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Liege (French: Liege, Dutch: Luik) is the capital of the province of the same name in the Walloon part Belgium.
Liège is the Belgian city closest to Germany. Many cities in the eastern provinces of Belgium, including Brussels, can be reached in less than an hour by train or car. It is therefore well suited as a starting point for a trip through Belgium, or as a base to visit the cities in the eastern half of Belgium, the High Fens and the West Eifel and parts of the Ardennes to be approached in day trips.
In French, the city is also known as "Cité ardente" ("fiery city"). The cityscape is also shaped by the Meuse, which crosses Liège for 12 km.
The big concrete buildings on the banks of the Meuse, the vertically fortified banks of the Meuse, and unkempt areas also make the city less attractive for tourists.
background
Liège belongs to the Euregio Meuse-Rhine and lies between three different natural landscapes: the Hespengau, the Herver Land and the Ardennes.
getting there
By plane
- The Liege airport/ Bierset in the municipality of Grace-Hollogne is one of the most important European cargo airports. It also offers charter flights to popular holiday destinations, but only a few scheduled connections to the German-speaking area.
- The is only 1¼ train hours away Brussels Zaventem Airport; you have to change trains in Brussels Midi.
- The fastest connection to the Cologne Bonn Airport takes 1½ hours, it takes 2 hours to Dusseldorf Airport (via Cologne).
By train
The Liège Central Station 1 Liège-Guillemins train station
can be reached directly by Thalys express train from Aachen and Cologne and also from Paris as well as by ICE from Frankfurt (via Aachen and Cologne). In addition, there are IC and IR connections with Luxembourg, Lille and Maastricht as well as with all larger cities in Belgium. The new station building was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava. There is also that 2 Liège-Carré stop, the 3 Liège-Saint-Lambert train station and the 4 Angleur train station.
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International connections:
- The ICE takes 2¼ hours Frankfurt, 1 hour off Cologne, 22 minutes off Aachen. The Thalys takes 63 minutes from Cologne and 24 minutes from Aachen. In regional traffic Aachen (with a change in Welkenraedt or Verviers) it takes 53 minutes.
- There is also a direct IR connection Luxembourg city (2½ hours); it is part of the fastest connection trier and Saarbrücken (From SB there is a bus connection to Luxembourg).
- The fastest way to get there is from the southwestern cantons of Switzerland Paris North, from there the Thalys takes 2¼ hours.
- Further cross-border connections are made of the IC Maastricht (he needs ½ hour for the route) as well as the IC Lille (2½ hours).
Inner Belgian connection:
- Brussels: 50 minutes by IC to Brussels Central. The IC also travels via Brussels Central East End above Ghent and Bruges; the travel time to Ostend is 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Antwerp: Direct connection with the IR takes over 2 hours, it is faster with a change in Brussels (with IC or ICE, via Brussels North, or with Thalys to Brussels Midi)
- Charleroi: 70 minutes with IC about Namur
Regional traffic:
- Verviers, 32 minutes by regional train, stopover in Pepinster. IC takes 20 minutes without stopping. IR and IC continue up Welkenraedt, IC to Eupen (approx. 50 minutes). A regional train runs from Verviers to Aachen.
- Waremme, 32 minutes by regional train, via Ans and Bierset-Awams (near the airport)
- In the Maas valley in the direction of Huy, regional trains (36 minutes) and IC (20 minutes, without stopping) continue to Namur). The regional trains continue below Liège to Herstal
- In the Meuse valley towards Maastricht only operate IC, with stops in Bressoux and Visé.
Other train stops in the city are:
- In the direction Hersal: Jonfonse and Palais, they are also approached by some IC and IR.
- In the direction Huy: Sclessin, is also approached by some IC.
Timetables, tickets and information at www.b-rail.be and www.thalys.com.
In the street
Coming from Germany you can easily reach Liège via Aachen on the E40 / A3. The approach from the south is via Luxembourg on the E25 / A26 and from the north from the Netherlands via Maastricht on the E25 / A2.
By boat
- Liège has an important inland port and can be reached by sea. Numerous shipyards offer services for ships of all kinds.
By bicycle
mobility
bus and train
Liège-Guillemins takes on the function of the main train station and transport hub. The new train station is a bit away from the city center. Liège has a S-Bahn network with four lines that connects the city with the surrounding area. Otherwise, the public transport takes place exclusively by means of buses. Construction of a tram is planned and will begin to begin in mid-2019; the completion of the work is expected in 2022. In addition, a city tour is offered in Liége - the central stop is the place of the franz. Republic (at the palace).
On foot
For exploring the city, the "on foot" way is the best choice, in order to easily reach all destinations in the inner city area. The large squares of the city (with shopping and dining options) as well as many churches and other sights, such as the palace or the staircase, can be reached within 20 to 30 minutes. However, it should be noted that many sections of the road are not in good condition and there is a lot of cobblestone or similar, which is why a tour on foot could be a bit difficult depending on your physical condition.
In the street
Exploring the city with your own car is difficult, especially in the inner city area, as not all areas can be reached and the parking situation is tense. Note: Due to the narrow construction (both buildings and streets), non-residents are advised to park their car in a multi-storey car park and not on public land in order to avoid crazy mirrors or "parking bumps". In addition, a navigation device is strongly recommended so as not to lose track in the dense traffic and road network.
By bicycle
Cycling is not widespread in Liège. Pure bike paths are rarely available. Nevertheless, the current trend is increasingly being taken into account. Some footpaths are also marked as cycle paths, in one-way streets cyclists are often allowed to drive in both directions, and driving on footpaths seems to be tolerated.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Prince-Bishop's Palace in Liège (Paleis van de Prinsbisschoppen), place Saint Lambert.
The building was built in 1526 in the Gothic and Renaissance style. The left inner courtyard is open to the public and a visit is recommended.
- 2 Stairway to the Montagne de Bueren and the Citadelle (Montagne de Bueren).The uncompromisingly built 373 steps up the mountain impress every visitor and become a sporting challenge. At the top you are rewarded with a good view of the city. On some days the steps are decorated with numerous flowers or candlelights. Tip for tourists who would like to have a panoramic view of the city and the Meuse valley. You can go for a walk on a mountain above the city and in good weather you can get a view of the region in some places. It is possible to arrive by car, there are enough parking spaces.
- 3 Pont de Fragnée.The 175 long bridge was built in 1901-1904. It was created on the occasion of the World Exhibition in 1905. The Paris Alexander III bridge served as a model for the bridge. [1].
- 4 St. Paul's Cathedral (Sint-Pauluskathedraal), Place de la Cathédrale 1. Tel.: 32 4 232 61 31.A uniformly high Gothic-looking cathedral, partly neo-Gothic. Important stained glass.
- 5 Municipal Opera (Opéra Royal de Wallonie), Place of the franz. republic.neat building with a striking white facade.
- 6 Saint Barthélémy Church (Sint-Bartolomeüskerk), rue Saint Barthélémy 2. Tel.: 32 4 223 4998.Was the last of the 7 "collégiales liégeoises" that was built at the end of the 11th century. Elaborately and beautifully renovated! Here you can admire the masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing: a brass baptismal font that was transferred here from the cathedral's baptistery as part of the events surrounding the French Revolution.Open: 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Mon to Sat, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.Price: € 1.50- € 2.
- 7 St. Jacob (Sint-Jacobskerk, St. Jacques le Mineur).The Church of St. Jacob is a late Gothic church with a richly decorated interior; the magnificent star vault has more than 150 keystones. The stained glass and the organ in the Renaissance case are particularly worth seeing.
- 8 St. Denis (Collégiale Saint-Denis de Liège), Rue Cathédrale 66.The Church of St. Denis (French Collégiale Saint-Denis de Liège) is a Roman Catholic church in Liege in Belgium. The church was founded in 987 by the Prince-Bishop of Liège Notger.
- 9 St. Martin's Basilica (Basilique Saint-Martin de Liège).The Basilica of St. Martin (French Basilique Saint-Martin) is a Roman Catholic church. It received because of its importance as a pilgrimage church to the Blessed Sacrament through the letter of Pope Leo XIII. May 9, 1886 the rank of a minor basilica, since 1936 it has been protected as an architectural monument.
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Unfortunately no more sight
- A citadel was first built on the mountain east of the Meuse in 1255. [2] In the following years this was expanded several times but also destroyed. In the meantime, about 1/3 of the huge walls have been preserved. These are filled up inside and overgrown on the head areas. A hospital was built inside in 1970.
Museums
- 10 Hôtel d’Ansembourg (Musée d’Ansembourg), Feronstrée 114. Tel.: 32 4 221 9402, Email: [email protected].Now a museum (Musée d’Ansembourg). Well worth seeing with opulent original interior design!Price: € 3 - € 5.
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- 11 Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Liège (Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts), Parc de la Boverie 3. Tel.: 32 4 238 55 01, Email: [email protected].The original museum, housed in a terrifying cinder block downtown, has now moved to Boverie Park.Open: Tue - Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed on Mondays.Price: 8 € - 10 €.
- 12 Curtius palace (Grand Curtius), Féronstrée 136. Tel.: 32 (0)4 221 68 17, Email: [email protected].An impressive 8-storey building from the beginning of the 17th century, which served as a warehouse for a wealthy arms dealer, is now a very interesting museum for art with a historical collection.Open: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed on Mondays.Price: 5 - 9 €, 1st Sunday of the month: free admission.
- 13 Grétry Museum (Grétry museum), Rue des Récollets 34. Tel.: 32 4 343 1610.Museum of the composer Gretry.Open: Tue Fri, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
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- 14 Musee de Tchantchès (Musée Tchantchès), rue Surlet 56. Tel.: 32 4 342 7575.The Tchantchès museum is dedicated to the main character of the local puppet theater.Open: Tue, Wed, Sun, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Sundays not in July).
activities
- Cycling is possible to a limited extent. A map for a 2-hour round tour through the city center is available at the tourist information offices (use the elevator or escalator at the train station for the tour)
- Hiking on the mountain in the area of the citadel.
- A round trip on an excursion boat on the Meuse.
shop
Shops, including waffle bakeries, generally close at 6:00 p.m.
kitchen
gastronomy
The prices are above the usual level in Germany.
- Filled waffles are a specialty in some bakeries. E.g. 1 here
- The Liège-style meatballs are specialties. The real specialty is their sweet and sour sauce.
- In France you can get the Café liégeois, an iced coffee.
Cafes
While in Liège some bars call themselves cafes, there are also 'real' cafes where you can get coffee rather than beer:
- 3 Grand Maison, 37 Quai de la Goffe. Tel.: 32 4 221 38 23, Email: [email protected]. Another, nice, 'real' cafe with breakfast and snacks. (In good weather you can also sit outside!).
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
Also because of the students there is a lively nightlife here.
accommodation
The number of available accommodations is not very high.
Cheap
Cheap accommodation can mainly be found through BNB.
medium
- 1 Ramada Plaza Liege City Center, Quai St Léonard 36, 4000 Liège. Tel.: 32 4 228 81 11. Clean rooms, good breakfast, high speed WiFi, air conditioning, no fridge, parking lot 12.50 € / day, showers with fabric curtains; light-tight window curtains.Features: ★★★★, WiFi, air conditioning.
Upscale
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Practical advice
The tourist interests of the various nations obviously differ from one another. Interesting places and their backgrounds can hardly be found in flyers, but also in the tourist information. So it is z. B. at the citadel and the Pont de Fragnée. Allegedly, Liège has a large number of towers and theaters (yes, less interesting for German tourists). Good research of your own is therefore advisable.
trips
- In the field of Ardennes:
- Verviers, 26 km away, 20 minutes by IC train
- spa, 36 km away, 53 minutes by train, change in Pepinster
- Eupen, 37 km away, 47 minutes by IC
- Malmedy, 53 km away
- Monschau, D, 55 km away, on weekends 76 minutes by train and bus via Eupen
- Namur, 62 km away, 40 minutes by IC
- Clervaux, L, 93 km away, 94 minutes by IR
- In the area of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine
- Visé, 16 km away, 17 minutes by IC
- Tongeren, 20 km away, 35 minutes by IR
- Maastricht, NL, 29 km away, 29 minutes by IC
- Hasselt, 40 km away, 58 minutes by IR
- Aachen, D, 47 km away, 22 minutes by ICE
- Heerlen, NL, 49 km away, 61 minutes by train with a change in Maastricht
- Roermond, NL, 76 km away, 67 minutes by train with a change in Maastricht
- In the eastern part of Belgium
- In the southern part of the Netherlands
- In North Rhine-Westphalia
- Mönchengladbach, 103 km away, 86 minutes by train (Thalys to Aachen)
- Cologne, 117 km away, 61 minutes with the ICE
Neighboring communities
literature
Web links
- Pictures of Liège at openstreetmap.org/wmflabs.org
- Liège with selected POIs at openstreetmap.org/overpass-turbo.eu
website
https://www.liege.be/fr (fr) - Liège official website
See also
The French speaking Wikivoyage page offers very extensive information.
