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Eupen
ℹ️Practical info — Eupen
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- Since Eupen is the capital of the German-speaking community, German is the primary language spoken here.
- Explore the contrast between the historic Upper Town (Oberstadt) and the riverside Lower Town (Unterstadt).
- The city is the great starting point for hiking in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes); wear sturdy shoes if you go.
- Try to park at the edge of the city center; much of the Oberstadt is easily walkable.
🍽 Food
You can find the best slices in the local bakeries of the Upper Town.
Try it in a traditional pub near St. Nikolaus Church.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Great for buying Belgian pralines and fresh pastries.
Visit the city center market for regional farm products.
Well-suited for a relaxing and scenic walk by the reservoir.
A quiet green oasis for a short break right in the center.
Water temperature…
Eupen is the capital and the undisputed cultural center of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, located in the province of Liège in eastern Belgium. The appealing city is situated at the confluence of the Vesdre and Helle rivers, right on the edge of the easy on the eye High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. Historically, Eupen achieved great wealth in the 18th and 19th centuries through a flourishing cloth industry. This era still characterizes the cityscape today, which is marked by magnificent Baroque burgher houses and cloth merchants' residences from the 18th century. Main attractions include St. Nicholas Church with its distinctive twin towers. Just a few kilometers from the center lies the Vesdre Dam (Wesertalsperre), Belgium's most important drinking water reservoir, which is a popular excursion destination for hiking and cycling. Eupen uniquely combines historical heritage, lived bilingualism, and immediate proximity to panoramic nature.
- Location: Belgium
- Top sights: Burg Stockem · IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art · Kloster Heidberg Bildungs- und Begegnungszentrum der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens
- Nearby: Verviers (13 km)
- Population: ~18.029
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 86 | 76 | 72 | 53 | 77 | 79 | 84 | 91 | 66 | 70 | 78 | 90 |
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Sights in the town Eupen (19)
IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art🏛 museum
A museum of contemporary art in Eupen featuring rotating exhibitions.
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