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Houffalize is a small and picturesque little town in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes
Overview
Where to stay
Where to eat
Nearby
Overview
Houffalize is very pretty with its river and the main square. It looks like a different place depending on the season
The church Sainte-Catherine d’Alexandrie was founded in 1235 and is in the early Gothic style
Houtopia
Houtopia is located at the main square of Houffalize. It is a great place for kids with an awesome outdoor playground and a fun and educative indoor play area as well (with a huge slide crossing the river!)
Houtopia Belgium
A great place for kids with an awesome outdoor playground and a fun and educative indoor play area as well (with a huge slide crossing the river!)
There are a lot of hikes and mountain bike trails in the area. The Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes and the Rock of Hérou are in the area. You can ask for details and maps at the Tourism Office at the main square
Where to stay
Vayamundo
This is nice for little kids with playgrounds, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool with a big slide. There is a farm with goats, donkeys and more
Vayamundo Houffalize
Ol Fosse d’Outh 1, 6660 Houffalize
https://goo.gl/maps/Qz6WDYKMrAj3umjJ9
Where to eat
Brasserie d’Achouffe
This brewery started by two brothers-in-law in a garage. Now their beer is internationally exported. You might have tried La Chouffe. Each gnome represents one of the beers. You can just go there to eat or you can also book a 1.5 hour guided tour around the brewery. You can find details here
Brasserie d’Achouffe
https://chouffe.com/en-gb/brewery-achouffe/
Achouffe 32, 6666 Houffalize
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Cocoon Hotel Restaurant
Great food, a small playground and right next to the river. The location in the photos is right opposite of the hotel’s main entrance
Cocoon Hotel du Commerce
B-, Rue du Pont 10, 6660 Houffalize
https://goo.gl/maps/nh43N3NNsHBpinpw7 (link to the area in pics)
You can also get nice pastries at the Valentine bakery at the main square
Valentine Boulangerie-Pâtisserie
Pl. de l’Eglise, 6660 Houffalize
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Nearby
Houffalize is close to Durbuy, La Roche-en-Ardennes, Bastogne and several skiing options for the winter
Durbuy
Durbuy is ‘the smallest city’ in the world. There are several activities and nice hikes around there
Durbuy
A 4.3km hike around the most important touristic sights in Durbuy and info on ‘the smallest city’ in the world
La Roche-en-Ardennes
La Roche-en-Ardenne with its ruined medieval castle and a wildlife park is nearby
La Roche-en-Ardenne
A ruined medieval castle with a magnificent view of the valley of the river Ourthe and a wildlife park at a picturesque town
A great hike near the bison farm in Bastogne is also nearby
Almost Bison Farm
Bisons, sledding, hiking – a bit of everything!
The Bastogne War Museum is focused on WWII. The two forests nearby are also of historical significance, Bois Jacques for the foxholes and Bois de la Paix is itself a tribute to WWII veterans
Bastogne War Museum
Museum focused on WWII, especially the Battle of the Bulge
There are also several skiing options near Houffalize
Baraque de Fraiture
Baraque de Fraiture is a ski resort with a sledding slope and a playground
Baraque de Fraiture ski resort
Ski resort with a sledding slope and a playground
Val de Wanne
Val de Wanne is an activity center in the Ardennes, where kids can have lots of fun!
Val de Wanne, Belgium
Val de Wanne is an activity center in the Ardennes, where kids can have lots of fun!
Le Monty
Le Monty ski resort is good for sledding with gentle and more adventurous slopes
Le Monty ski resort
Le Monty is good for sledding with gentle and more adventurous slopes
Samrée cross-country ski resort
In Samrée there are cross-country ski trails, hikes and a small playground for kids
Samrée cross-country ski resort
There is a cross-country ski piste at Samrée
The sources of Aisne
Hike beginning at the sources of river Aisne
The sources of Aisne
Hike beginning at the sources of river Aisne
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All places mentioned above are also gathered on the map!
Indoor and outdoor activities, kids friendly cafés/ restaurants, hotels and more all under separate layers
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