Location: Malmedy
Top Things to do in Malmedy
- 1. Black Table Magic Theater
- 2. Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
- 3. Maastricht Underground
- 4. Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
- 5. Fort Eben-Emael
- 6. Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liege
- 7. December 44 Historical Museum
- 8. Baugnez 44 Historical Centre
- 9. Circuit de Spa
- 10. Reading Between the Lines Church
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Malmedy (French pronunciation: [malmədi]; German obsolete Malmünd) is a Walloon city and municipality of Belgium. It lies in the province of Liège. On January 1, 2006, Malmedy had a total population of 11,829. The total area is 99.96 km² which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km².
Restaurants in Malmedy
1. Black Table Magic Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By iamnumber1
Hello folks, I recently visited a magic show here in Aachen and was in awe. Christian the magician dazzled me and the others with his quick wit, his incredible memory with numbers and his sleight of hand magic tricks. His connection to the audience was...MoreThank you very much :-)
2. Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By Colin M - Perth, United Kingdom
Because this was an American cemetery and not a British one I was not sure what I would see in it, however, it turned out to be quite interesting, apart from all the graves, which you might expect, the tour guide told us about one or two of the soldiers who were of interest, I also found the chapel to be of interest, as was the wall which featured the battles over Europe from France up to Holland and beyond, although my special point of interest was the sculpture of the Mourning Lady and the Lily Pond.
3. Maastricht Underground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By SandieFossen - Den Bosch, The Netherlands
We bought the combination visit pass for the St Pieter Fort and the underground caves. The guide was very funny and knowledgeable. It was a different experience walking through the dark tunnels and learning about the history of Maastricht. Highly recommended for couples and family outings.
4. Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 184 reviews
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery lies 2 miles northwest of the village Henri-Chapelle, which is 4½ miles northwest of the Welkenraedt exit (7 miles from the German border) on the Aachen-Antwerp autoroute. Welkenraedt
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
Over the years my wife and I have visited many of he Cemeteries and monuments commemorating the fallen in the two World Wars, from Normandy through Picardy and Flanders to Belgium; Commonwealth, American, and German. As New Zealanders on this trip we visited those associated with Passchendaele, the Great War battle which was so devastating for our little country. But all of these Cemeteries, wherever the fallen might have come from, are deeply moving and Henri-Chappelle is no different. Row after row of stark white crosses, broken only by the occasional Star of David, march across the landscape and it's hard not to get a lump in your throat thinking about the sacrifice of these young men. If you're an American you might have different views on the US involvement in these foreign wars, but you should be extremely proud of the way these Cemeteries are lovingly cared for. This is an astonishingly well-maintained memorial; the lush grass, the sparkling crosses and buildings and the bright Stars and Stripes waving proudly. A truly impressive site most will remember long after they have visited.
5. Fort Eben-Emael
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By _brigittemvdb - Knokke, Belgium
First be sure that the place is open. Check and re-check on their website but also by calling them.
We joined a group and had the perfect guide in Dutch.
The tour took more than 3 hours and was amazing.
Without a guide you could see a lot but won't understand the lay-out of tbe fort and the way it was build ( taking into account the mistakes that were made in Fort Loncin).
It is cool inside!
Put this visit in your planning
6. Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liege
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Founded in 1967, the association Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège is largely subsidized by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the City and Province of Liege. It is one of three major opera houses in Belgium. From the beginning, the institution occupies the Théâtre Royal de Liège, beautiful building loaned by the City of Liège (opened November 4, 1820). Its location in the heart of Liège and the Euregio, at the crossroads between Germany, the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and France, attracts a wide audience both Belgian and international.
Reviewed By DSC-NOVA - Fairfax, Virginia
We attended several Performances at the newly refurbished Opera royal de Wallonie and enjoyed every minute of it! The performance was first rate (the Italian sisters of Cav and Pag, set in production by tenor Jose Cura -- who also performed the lead in both of these short works.) It was magical!
The opera staff is friendly and goes out of its way to assist visitors; it was a delight working with them.
The opera house itself is not imposing in the foyer area; I'm not sure if the reconstruction is complete but it is very shallow and when we were there still covered with rough construction detailing. Inside the auditorium, it seems each seat must have good sightlines and the acoustics seemed wonderful.
Women's bathrooms, as is true in far too many places, were small and with too few stalls.
If opera is your thing and you are in Belgium when the Opera Royal has a production, it may well be worthwhile to visit and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.
7. December 44 Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
The December 44 Museum is located in the hearth of the Belgian Ardennes, in the village of La Gleize, where the Battle of the Bulge was fought, on the northern part of the offensive. Surrounded by American airborne, armored and infantry forces, 800 German survivors of the 1st Panzer SS, a "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler" elite division, lead by Peiper, fled on Christmas Eve leaving behind 135 armoured vehicles including the 69 tonne King Tiger tank, still visible at the museum.The museum accurately recounts these tragic events through one of the most important collection in Europe, most of it collected on the very battlefield where it was fought.
Reviewed By DdeKerf - Axel, The Netherlands
I really loved this little museum. It tells a different part of the story about the famous battle of the bulge. A few days in December 1944 made a lasting impression. A German tank division followed the plan and swiftly took control of the area around La Gleize but because of many reasons all things went downhill (thankfully) quickly and the Germans fled in the middle of the night, leaving a lot of brand new tanks. All of this is documented with artifacts from the US and German army that were left on site (in case of the Germans) or donated by American soldiers. The movie in the middle is really nice because it just tells the story - really unemotional - with old movie material. This museum if very different than the one in Bastogne but the two together tell a really complete story, one more from the civilians point of view, and this one from the soldiers point of view. Only one of the German tanks is left and that one is parked outside the museum. I think this is one of the best tourist attractions around Coo, way more interesting that the famous man made waterfall at Coo.
8. Baugnez 44 Historical Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Charles L - Atlanta, Georgia
A visit to Malmedy, the massacre site, this museum, and the Memorial has long been on my "must visit" list, as my uncle was a victim of this atrocity. The museum is an excellent museum, with well organized/presented displays of the Malmedy events and war time life. The displays include many, many articles and artifacts connected to the massacre - including personal articles of soldiers and citizens. The displays are presented chronologically, with footprints on the floor to guide your walk thru the 2-floor facility. The audio guide is quite descriptive, and key points are also written in multiple languages on a plaque, in each display. I was actually very impressed with the collection of articles and the realism of each display - even if mannequins are used. (Certainly do not understand the negative comment from a prior reviewer about this.) If you look close enough at some of the uniforms, can still see the blood stains. Film on the second floor is shown in multiple languages, and is worth seeing. A nice gift shop is at the end of the tour. Of course I had a personal connection to the event, and found the museum impactful and moving. Well-worth the visit. The Memorial is a short 5 minute walk from the museum - at the crossroads - and is worth a stop as well. The chapel while simple, is also impactful.
9. Circuit de Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Regularly acclaimed by drivers from across the entire world, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is one of motorsport’s most legendary tracks. With a length of 7 km, it has an undulating profile with fast corners such as the famous and unique Raidillon, and presides over the middle of a conifer forest reverberating to the roar of revving engines. Resolutely turned to the future, it has made the shift to industry 4.0 and is equipped with the latest, most cutting-edge technology, both for the drivers and their teams and for the general public.
Reviewed By Carole M - Bolton, United Kingdom
We were travelling through Belgium and decided to visit Spa circuit. Disappointingly the circuit was closed due to a private event so all we could do was drive into one of the car parks closest to the fence and try to catch a glimpse of the circuit. The security guard was polite when he spoke to us but several othe groups turned up to visit the circuit and all were directed to the car park outside. It would have been nice to have visited the gift shop...it seems a lot of money was lost due to the visitors that couldn't access because of the private event. Maybe a small gift centre near the security would be good?
10. Reading Between the Lines Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Emily M - United States
We parked in a small lot on the corner of the N79 and Grootloonstraat (north of the N79). Walked across the street and followed the sign/path to the Doorkijkkerk (5-10 minute walk). When you get to the big sign with info on it, follow the path to the right (it's a little tricky to see depending on the weather). At around 0930 on a Saturday morning in November, it was quiet and peaceful and we were the only ones there. Great to see it; unlike anything else we've seen.
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