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Before you go
Your trip to Namur.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Namur – Namur Destination Meuse Valley Capital
How to get there
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Namur 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
By train: Namur is about an hour from Bruxelas on the line towards Luxemburgo, with several departures each hour. From Liège the journey also takes about an hour. From Bruxelas airport you usually change trains in Bruxelas. Check before you book.
How many days
A full day covers the Citadelle with the underground galleries, the cable car and the old town. With two days you'll have time for the museums, the churches, a boat trip and a train day trip to Dinant, about half an hour away.
When to go
From April to September, when the Citadelle is open daily and boats operate. The Fêtes de Wallonie usually take over the center on the third weekend of September. In winter it gets dark in the mid-afternoon and rain is common, but the museums and churches make up for it.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
You don't need one. The center is walkable, the cable car goes up to the Citadelle and trains link Namur with Bruxelas, Liège and Dinant. A car is only useful if you want to include the Jardins d'Annevoie or Meuse valley castles on the same day.
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 Namur
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Morning
Téléphérique and Citadelle de Namur
Take the cable car from the Place Maurice Servais and book the Grands Souterrains tour at Terra Nova right away. Then visit the visitor centre.
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Afternoon
Viewpoints and descent down to the Grognon
Walk along the ramparts to the viewpoint near the Château des Comtes. Walk down to the Grognon and cross the L'Enjambée to see the confluence at Jambes.
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Late afternoon
Beffroi and old town
Return to the centre via the Place d'Armes, pass the Beffroi and continue to the Église Saint-Loup and the Cathédrale Saint-Aubain.
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Evening
Marché aux Légumes terraces
Dine at the Place du Marché aux Légumes or on Rue des Brasseurs, with a regional beer.
2 days in Namur
Day 1
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Morning
Citadelle and underground galleries
Take the cable car, join the guided tour of the underground galleries and visit the Terra Nova visitor centre.
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Afternoon
Little train and ramparts
Take the little tourist train around the top of the hill and walk the ramparts to the viewpoints. Walk down to the Grognon.
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Late afternoon
Boat on the Sambre and the Meuse
Board at the Grognon quay for the boat trip and then cross the L'Enjambée to Jambes.
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Evening
Rue des Brasseurs
Dine at one of the restaurants on Rue des Brasseurs and finish at the Place du Marché aux Légumes.
Day 2
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Morning
Saint-Aubain and Saint-Loup
Visit the Cathédrale Saint-Aubain and walk to the Église Saint-Loup to see the carved sandstone vault.
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Afternoon
Musée Félicien Rops
See Félicien Rops' etchings on Rue Fumal and, on the way out, pass the Place d'Armes and the Beffroi.
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Late afternoon
Optional day trip to Dinant
If you prefer, take the train to Dinant after lunch and return at the end of the day. Those who stay can walk along the Sambre waterfront.
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Evening
Farewell in the centre
Dine in the old town and stop by the illuminated Beffroi before you leave.
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 language is spoken in Namur?
French. Namur is in Valônia, the southern part of Belgium. In shops and restaurants in the centre many people get by in English.
Is Namur a day trip from Bruxelas?
Yes. The train takes about an hour, with frequent departures. You can see the Citadelle and the old town in a day.
How do you get up to the Citadelle de Namur?
By cable car from the Place Maurice Servais, in about four minutes. You can also walk up via ramps and steps or take a city bus.
Is Namur the capital of Belgium?
No. The country's capital is Bruxelas. Namur is the capital of Valônia, the French-speaking region, and the seat of the Valonian government and parliament.