Durbuy
Durbuy, Belgium
A tiny medieval town in a bend of the Ourthe, with cobbled lanes, stone houses and a small castle above the river. Park at the edge and walk in, as the centre is very compact and busy on summer weekends.
Durbuy lies in a loop of the River Ourthe in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. John I, Count of Luxembourg, granted the town its charter in 1331. Today it markets itself as the "smallest town in the world", although Belgium officially recognises Mesen as its smallest town. The castle of the Ursel family, who have lived there since 1756, dates in its present form from 1880.
In the narrow cobbled lanes of the old town you will see the church of Saint-Nicolas, the historic covered grain market and the topiary garden. Around the town you can canoe on the Ourthe, hike, or visit the dolmens and menhirs at Wéris. One to two hours is enough for a walk through the centre. Leave your vehicle on the edge of town, as the centre is very compact and crowded on summer weekends.
- Nearest town
- Durbuy, Belgium
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.3520, 5.4560
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–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.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Eau ZoneCampsite9 km from DurbuyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping Le FestivalCampsite15 km from DurbuyTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping Le RelaisCampsite17 km from DurbuyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping BeneluxCampsite20 km from DurbuyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- La Roche 2Campsite22 km from Durbuy · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Domaine Château de DieupartCampsite22 km from DurbuyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Durbuy?
Durbuy is in Durbuy, Belgium, at GPS 50.3520, 5.4560. It is about 21 km from La Roche-en-Ardenne.
Can you camp near Durbuy?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Le Vedeur, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 71 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Durbuy?
Places worth a stop nearby: La Roche-en-Ardenne (21 km), Coo Waterfall (30 km), Caves of Han-sur-Lesse (31 km) and Dinant Citadel (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Durbuy?
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)