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Before you go
Your trip to Huy.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Huy – Liège Destination Meuse Valley about 33 km from Liège
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Bruxelas (Zaventem) (BRU) Zaventem · 95 km
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Gare de Huy 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before booking. By train, on the Liège–Namur line, which stops at Huy station, about 25 minutes from Liège and 30 minutes from Namur. By car, via the N90, which runs along the river between the two cities, or the E42 motorway. A cable car departs from the riverbank near Esplanada Batta and goes up to the fort.
How many days
One day is enough to visit the fort, the collegiate church, the Grand-Place and to climb the Mur de Huy. Huy is also an easy stop on a train or car trip through the Meuse valley between Liège and Namur.
When to go
The fort and the cable car usually open from April and close in the autumn; check the dates before you go. In April, the cycling race Flèche Wallonne finishes at the top of the Mur de Huy and the town fills up. In winter, from December to February, days are short.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The station is close to the centre, and the fort, the collegiate church, the Grand-Place and the Mur de Huy can be reached on foot or by cable car. A car is useful for exploring the Meuse valley and the region's castles.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Huy
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Morning
Fort of Huy
Take the cable car from the riverbank up to the fort and visit the World War II memorial. From the top, the view opens out over the river and the town.
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Afternoon
Collegiate church and treasury
Descend to the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, with the rose window Li Rondia, the Romanesque crypt and the treasury of reliquaries.
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Late afternoon
Grand-Place and Mur de Huy
Walk through the Grand-Place and past the fountain Li Bassinia, then climb the Mur de Huy on foot—the cyclists' ramp—up to the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Sarte.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine in the centre, near the Grand-Place, enjoying Walloon dishes and Belgian beers.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What are the four wonders of Huy?
It's the name given to the town's symbols: Li Tchestia, the castle that became the fort; Li Pontia, the bridge; Li Bassinia, the fountain on the Grand-Place; and Li Rondia, the collegiate church's rose window.
What is the Mur de Huy?
It is the most famous climb in Belgian cycling, where the Flèche Wallonne finishes, with sections of roughly 26% gradient.
What language is spoken in Huy?
French. In Flemish the town is called Hoei.
Can you get there by train from Liège or Namur?
Yes. The line between the two cities stops at Huy, about 25 to 30 minutes from each.
Does the cable car operate year-round?
No. It usually runs from spring to autumn. Check the dates in advance.