Citadel of Namur
Citadelle de Namur
One of the largest fortresses in Europe, perched at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers. Take the cable car up, explore the underground galleries and enjoy views over Namur’s Old Town.
The Citadel of Namur was continually expanded from the Middle Ages. Its surviving fortifications are mainly from the 17th to 19th centuries, when it withstood sieges and assaults by commanders such as Louis XIV and Vauban. The hilltop area is large, with gardens, a theatre and lookouts, and it can be explored for free. Guided tours of the Nouvelle Terre underground galleries take you through about 500 meters of tunnels and cost about €10. A little train also runs around the site. The cable car, reopened in 2021, runs from the Old Town straight to the summit. Nearby, you can also visit Namur’s Old Town and the Walloon Parliament. The Citadel is about 28 kilometers from Dinant, about 30 minutes by train or by car.
Opening hours
Summit open all day; tours about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- St Aubin's Cathedral, Namur
- Gardens of Annevoie
- Crupet
- Château de Montaigle
- Maredsous Abbey
- Bouvignes-sur-Meuse & Château de Crèvecœur
- Leffe Abbey
- Maison de Monsieur Sax