The Belgian Ardennes offers an infinite number of recreational, sporting and cultural activities for young and old.
The tourist potential of Spa and its surroundings has always allowed the deployment of a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages and all aspirations.
Motor Sports
In Spa, motor sports are in the spotlight.
On track with Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton on the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack.
Are you a fan of Formula 1, GT car racing or endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Spa? Do you dream of experiencing a VW FunCup, karting or sport bike competition? The “most beautiful circuit in the world” awaits you to vibrate in the heart of the stands or why not directly on the track!
Discover the calendar of the competitions on the official site. or take an appointment for a baptism of track!
At the Clementine or the Gué des Artistes.
The Spa region has always been the venue for many exciting car rallies. Drivers of touring cars, classics or historical cars find on the small roads of the Ardennes an ideal playground to express their dexterity and to test the mechanics of their cars.
www.sparally.com
www.trajectoire.be
Take the diagon alley in a 2cv or a vespa
You dream of a vintage escapade at the wheel of an old-timer car? Choose for the rental of a Citroën 2CV convertible and experience the exhilarating sensation of a mini road trip with your hair in the wind. Feel like a dolce vita on the country roads of the Ardennes? Get on a real Vespa Piaggio and conquer the SPADOISE area your own or with a partner.
www.roadvintageexperience.com
www.vspa.be
In Spa, find something to recharge your batteries.
A bath of vitality and well-being at the Thermes de Spa
As early as the 19th century, the thermal virtues of Spa water attracted a public of noblemen and middle-class people in search of well-being. Today, these revitalizing pleasures have fortunately become more democratic. Peat baths or carbonated baths, thermal showers or subaqua massages are all ways to enjoy a wonderful moment of relaxation, alone, as a couple or with friends. Book a balneotherapy package or one of the à la carte treatments!
www.thermesdespa.com
Discoveries & adventures
An incursion into the Natural Park of the Sources
The Fagne de Malchamps and the Domaine de Berinzenne offer a unique setting for the brand new Parc naturel des Sources. Nature conservation, promotion of the regional soil, scientific programs, crafts and short circuits are some of the missions of this park. It’s a place where you can stroll, observe, discover and even enjoy a barbecue!
The place is also home to the Forest Museum, which presents the rich flora and fauna of the region in a fun and educational way.
www.parcnatureldessources.be
www.berinzenne.be/musee/
The real adventure begins at SpaForest
Eight tree climbing courses for young and old await you only three minutes from the center of Spa, right next to the Thermes. The opportunity to flirt with the treetops in complete safety. But SpaForest also offers mountain bike and electric scooter rentals and a bar-restaurant area to spend an unforgettable day.
www.spaforest.be
Pedal boat and angling at the Lake of Warfaaz
Nestled in a green area between Balmoral and Nivezé, just upstream from Spa, the Lake of Warfaaz offers a calm and soothing setting for a walk. Several restaurants welcome you for a meal, a simple drink on the terrace or a delicious snack (pie, pancake or ice cream). The more adventurous will try a pedal boat ride while others will prefer to tease the trout from the end of the reel.
www.lacdewarfaaz.be
Journey to the center of the earth at the Remouchamps Caves
Only 14 km from Spa, enter the fabulous underground world of the Remouchamps Caves. Light your lamp and go for an adventure full of emotions!
www.lesgrottes.be
Meet the wolves at Parc Forestia
A two-in-one concept for even more fun! Forestia is a wildlife park that allows you to touch with your eyes incredible animals in semi-liberty (deer, wild boar, wolves, bears, lynx, beavers, …) but also to enjoy thrills and spills with its 11 tree climbing courses and 2 giant zip lines.
www.forestia.be
Walk at the foot of the Lion de La Gileppe
Lovers of wide-open spaces will undoubtedly appreciate the splendid natural site of La Gileppe. Adjacent to the Hautes Fagnes Natural Park, the dam was built in the middle of the 19th century to meet the needs of the textile industry of the time. Today, this artificial lake is used as a drinking water reservoir and for the production of hydroelectricity. Although swimming and boating are prohibited, this tourist site offers many activities for the whole family.
www.gileppe.com
Cries and whispers near the waterfall of Coo
The village of Coo, on the entity of Stavelot, is known for its waterfall (the highest in Belgium), its hydro-electric dam but also its amusement park Plopsa. Restaurants, bars, terraces and various activities will delight those who are looking for a day like no other.
www.tourismestavelot.be
www.plopsacoo.be
Culture & entertainment
In Spa, culture and entertainment in our nature
On stage with the Francofolies de Spa
Since 1994, summer has been synonymous with music festivals in the Pearl of the Ardennes. Festivalgoers converge from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate this French-speaking music festival, but not only… The most prominent artists as well as the top names in French variety, pop, rock and electro meet in Spa for a week of concerts, shows and afters. Ask Charles Gardier and Jean Steffens for the program!
www.francofolies.be
On the stage of the Royal Festival de Théâtre de Spa
The Spa Theatre Festival was born in 1959 under the impulse of the National Theatre of Belgium, then directed by Jacques Huisman. A true showcase for the theatrical production of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, this festival welcomes actors and troupes from Belgium and abroad. For two weeks, the whole city of Spa is transformed into a real Broadway with indoor and street shows.
Make yourself comfortable and wait for the three strikes!
www.royalfestivalspa.be
Red, Odd and Missing: an evening of luck at the Casino de Spa
The Casino de Spa is one of the oldest gambling establishments in the world. Its gaming room, bar and restaurant welcome you for an exciting social evening. Blackjack kings, roulette aces or poker experts? Welcome to the Casino de Spa!
www.casinodespa.be
In Spa, sports and nature go hand in hand
From Spa to Stavelot, on the RAVeL of Line 44A
On foot, on horseback, on rollerblades or by bike, enjoy an incredible breath of fresh air, in complete safety, on this newly developed greenway!
ravel.wallonie.be
Sports & nature
Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and sledding at the Thier des Rexhons trail (Berinzenne)
Do you want to enjoy winter sports on the heights of Sparta? Come down the alpine ski slope or skate on the Spadois plateau with cross-country skis on your feet. Come to the ski slopes of the Thier des Rexhons for an incredible moment in the snow!
www.skispa.be
Saddle up with a road bike, a gravel bike, a mountain bike or an enduro!
Are you passionate about two wheels? Do you like forest trails or road passes?
The Spa region offers you the best of both worlds with mountain bike routes in the middle of nature but also the most mythical “bumps” of Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Col du Rosier, Col de la Haute Levée, Col du Stockeu, Col de La Redoute,…
www.spatourisme.be/en/cycling-tours
www.lecoffeeride.cc/rides/
EXTRATRAIL: 750 KM of permanent trail-running and nordic walking courses
Do you know EXTRATRAIL? Established since 2015 in Spa and 6 other neighboring towns, this network of nature running, and Nordic walking offers one of the best infrastructures of marked out courses in Europe. The city of Spa has 4 permanent routes of 5, 10, 22 and 32 kilometers and is directly connected, via the surrounding forests and fens, to the running territories of Stavelot, Stoumont, Theux and Jalhay. Spa is also one of the points of passage for the UTDS (Ultra Tour des Sources) which offers a short 159 KM ride in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes.
www.extratrail.com
Put on your walking shoes for a short walk or a nice long hike
The City of Spa offers a magnificent array of walking tours that have been completely redesigned and redeveloped in 2020. Discover the region by choosing the distance and the environment that suits you! Forest paths bordering small streams, the plateau of Malchamps, wide stony paths in the heart of oak and beech forests will allow you to immerse yourself in a wild nature and maybe meet some squirrels, wild boars and deer…
Spa is also one of the crossing points of the GR5 hiking trail, on the way to Santiago de Compostela.
www.spatourisme.be/fr/promenades
Take a dip in the Olympic pool of Spa!
Are you the type of person who likes to splash around happily or swim a lot of laps? The indoor and outdoor Olympic pool offers you the perfect infrastructure to spend a sunny day lying on the lawn or to keep your fitness up in a swimming lane. Don’t forget to bring your swimming cap in your luggage!
www.piscine-de-spa.be
Don't miss any of the holes at the Royal Golf Club des Fagnes!
Founded in the 1930s and now ranked among the best European golf courses, this 18-hole course stretches out languidly in a magnificent green setting. Initiation and discovery packages allow you to take your first steps on the green while the Club House and the Pro-Shop welcome you in all conviviality.
www.golfdespa.be
So great to get in the air at the Spa-Malchamps Aerodrome!
Are you a thrill seeker? Really strong? Then the Aerodrome of Spa-Malchamps will undoubtedly seduce you. Parachute jumping, free fall or simple baptism of the air, all are opportunities to take height and to discover the region seen from the sky. The view is breathtaking and the experience breathtaking…
Tighten your harness and board the next flight!
www.skydivespa.be
www.spa-aviation.be
Discover many other activities and tourist attractions in the Spa region!
Spa and its region are full of tourist possibilities. Discover them by contacting the Tourist Office of Spa, Pouhon Pierre le Grand – Rue du Marché 1A in 4900 Spa.
www.spatourisme.be
Gastronomy
A restaurant in a spa for lovers, family or friends?
From the snack bar to the starred restaurant and the themed brasserie, discover the best restaurants in the spa, francorchamps, theux, jalhay or stavelot region and spend a convivial moment around a gourmet and welcoming gastronomy. Nearly 150 establishments open their doors to you for mouth-watering gustatory discoveries
www.spatourisme.be/fr/restaurants-spa#p
