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Namur Citadel

Namur, Belgium

History

One of Europe’s largest fortresses, on the rock where the Sambre meets the Meuse, with tunnels you can tour. A cable car runs up from the town; the ramparts and views are free.

Nearest town
Namur, Belgium
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.4608, 4.8606

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Parking Motorhomes Tabora - NamurMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Namur Citadel · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les TrieuxCampsite
    5 km from Namur Citadel
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • RefugeMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Namur Citadel
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Villégiature du MaraisCampsite
    19 km from Namur Citadel · 49 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de Devant-BouvignessCampsite
    21 km from Namur Citadel · 105 pitches
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'HirondelleCampsite
    23 km from Namur Citadel
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All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Namur Citadel?

Namur Citadel is in Namur, Belgium, at GPS 50.4608, 4.8606. It is about 23 km from Dinant.

Can you camp near Namur Citadel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking Motorhomes Tabora - Namur, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Namur Citadel?

Namur Citadel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterloo to the Meuse: battlefield, abbey and caves.

What is there to see near Namur Citadel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dinant Citadel (23 km), Villers Abbey ruins (24 km), Lion’s Mound, Waterloo (40 km) and Durbuy (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Namur Citadel?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)