I’ve been working on compiling some lists of Family Friendly Activities Around Spangdahlem (and Ramstein!) and I have the Belgium list finished. While this is NOT an all inclusive list it’s a list that of places that I’ve found researching or that I’ve had friends who have visited and told me about it. I’ve tried to include as much info as possible for each location, if you have info about one that you’d like to share please comment, send me a PM on Facebook or send me an email (located on the envelope button on the sidebar).
PLEASE NOTE: Opening times, admission costs, etc may change so please check on the website to verify before heading out. As always use Google Chrome to see websites in English 🙂
Family Friendly Activities – Belgium List
If we have been there I’ve put an * in front of it and linked if I have a blog post for it as well. I’ve included drive time for both Spangdahlem and Ramstein.
Caves of Remouchamps – Remouchamps, Belgium
Distance – 1 hour 10 mins – Spangdahlem, 2 hours 10 mins – Ramstein
Address: Rue de Louveigné 3, 4920 Remouchamps, Belgium
+32 4 360 90 70
Take a guided boat tour through these caves where bats live, the longest guided cave tour in the world! There is walking through narrow passages and 400+ steps, wear good walking shoes. Cave temp is 46-50 F.
Ages – any, keep in mind the walking & steps, no strollers in caves.
Hours – Open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Tour lasts 1.5 hours.
Cost – Caves & museum: €14 adults, €9 kids (3 to 11 yrs). Can also buy combo ticket with Wild World, see website. Euro & CC.
Food – Tavern next door to caves. Can picnic in the local area as well.
Parking – Free, near entrance area.
http://www.mondesauvage.be/grottes/fr/index.htm
*East Action Center – Burg-Reuland, Belgium
Distance – 40 mins – Spangdahlem, 1 hour 40 mins – Ramstein
Address: Grüfflingen 39k, 4791 Burg-Reuland, Belgium
+32 80 32 93 01
Go Karting, bowling, laser tag, black light mini golf, indoor play area, arcade, restaurant & more! Need reservations for go-karting and laser tag.
Ages – small play area for under 4 but mainly geared towards older 4 and up, plus adults. Need to be 12 years+ to drive go karts.
Hours – Opens at 1 pm but closed several days a week, see website.
Cost – Prices vary depending on activities, see website for more info. Euro or CC.
Food – Restaurant & bar on site for food purchases, menu online.
Parking – Free, in large open parking lot.
http://www.eastkart.be
Forestia Zoo & Adventure Park – Theux, Belgium
Distance – 1 hour 3 mins from Spangdahlem, 2 hours from Ramstein
Address: Rue du Pied de la Fagne, 563
B-4910 THEUX (GPS addy)
+32 87 54 10 75
Explore the wild park zoo with over 300 animals roaming the semi enclosed grounds. Tackle the adventure park with the 9 ropes courses and 2 zip lines!
Ages – Zoo is for all ages, strollers are allowed. Adventure park is for ages 2 year to adult.
Hours – Zoo open daily at 10 am to dusk, except from Nov-Mar it’s closed on Mon & Tues. Adventure course open daily from 10 am to dusk, mid-March to mid-Nov, reservations recommended.
Cost – Combo ticket to do both €26,50 adults, kids prices are by age: €9 kids 3 yrs, €14 kids 4-7 yrs, €16,50 kids 8-11 yrs, €23,50 kids 12+. Tickets for just one park available as well, prices on website. Euro or CC.
Food – You can bring your own to use the available picnic areas (covered & non-covered available) or you can eat at the Forest’Bar restaurant that has a playground and a children’s corner. Menus on website.
Parking – Free parking.
http://forestia.be/
Grotto of Han-Ser-Lesse in Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium
Distance – 1 hour 45 mins – Spangdahlem, 2 hours 15 mins – Ramstein
Address: Rue Joseph Lamotte 2, 5580 Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium
+32 84 37 72 13
Guided cave tour with lights and sounds show. Century old tram will take you the 4 km to the cave entrance. Tour is 2 km long and takes around 1 hour 45 mins and has over 500+ steps, wear good walking shoes. Cave is 55 F. Photos without flash allowed. Playground area near the restaurant area with petting zoo. You can also try the Parcours Speleo where you suit up and climb through cave crevices, mud, and tiny spaces!
Ages – any but strollers are not allowed.
Hours – Vary by month, limited days open in winter. Opens at 10:30 am, see website to check dates/times.
Cost – Caves only: €16 adults, €11 kids (4-11 yrs) discounted tickets can be bought online for around €1 less per person. Can also buy combo ticket with , the Wildlife park (below). Parcours Speleo €20 adults, €13 kids, (ages 6 and up only). Euro or CC.
Food – Picnic areas to bring your own food as well as snacks to 3 course meals at the several restaurants.
Parking – There is a parking area or you can park for free along the main street as well, see website for map to parking area.
http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en
Grotto of Han-Ser-Lesse Wildlife Park in Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium
Distance – 1 hour 45 mins – Spangdahlem, 2 hours 15 mins – Ramstein
Address: Rue Joseph Lamotte 2, 5580 Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium
+32 84 37 72 13
Explore the wildlife park on foot or by safari train to see wolves, bears, deer, & more. By foot the route is 5.5 km long, after walking 2.5 km you can continue by foot or get on the shuttle.
Ages – any but strollers are allowed but it says the 2nd half of the path will be difficult for them. Folded strollers are allowed on the shuttle. Walking will take around 3 hours. By safari train it will take 1.5 hours and you are asked to leave strollers in the car or only bring a small folded umbrella stroller.
Hours – Vary by month, limited days open in winter. Opens at 10:30 am, see website to check dates/times.
Cost – Wildpark only: €17 adults, €11 kids (4-11 yrs) discounted tickets can be bought online for around €1 less per person. Can also buy combo ticket with the caves (above) €27,50 adult, €17,50 kids (4-11 yrs). Euro or CC.
Food – Picnic areas to bring your own food as well as snacks to 3 course meals at the several restaurants.
Parking – There is a parking area or you can park for free along the main street as well, see website for map to parking area.
http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en
Mared Indoor – Gouvy, Belgium
Distance – 48 mins – Spangdahlem, 1 hour 47 mins – Ramstein
Address: Quartier des artisants, 6672 Gouvy, Belgium
+32 80 51 04 10
Indoor play area to let the kids burn off energy. Parents are free to watch kids play.
Ages – ideal for ages 2 years to approx. 12 years.
Hours – Closed Mon & Tues. Wed – Fri, 1 pm to 7 pm. Sat & Sun, 10 am to 7 pm.
Cost – €7,50 per child, kids under 1 free & parents/chaperones (ages 16 up) free. Euro or CC.
Food – Food and drinks available at reasonable prices.
Parking – info n/a
http://www.mared-indoor.be/
Pairi Daiza – Brugelette, Belgium
Distance – 2 hours 30 mins Spangdahlem, 3 hours 30 mins Ramstein
Address: Domaine de Cambron, B-7940 Brugelette, Belgium
GPS addy: Le Domaine 1 – 7940 Brugelette
+32 68 25 08 50
This 55 acre zoo and botanical garden is located on the site of a former abbey and it has over 4,000 animals. See white tigers, elephants, pandas, & more!
Ages – great for all ages, only 5 areas can’t be accessed with a stroller, such as the suspension bridge, etc. More info on website.
Hours – Open April to Nov, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Cost – €31 adults, €26 kids 3-11, Free for kids under 3, also prices discounted by €1,20 if you purchase online, Euro or CC accepted.
Food – Several restaurants & bistros including some Asian specialties. You are able to bring your own food in and use the picnic areas both covered & uncovered areas available.
Parking – Is available for €7 per vehicle.
https://www.pairidaiza.eu/en
Wild World – Remouchamps, Belgium
Distance – 1 hour 10 mins – Spangdahlem, 2 hours 10 mins – Ramstein.
Address – Deigné mire 3, 4920 Aywaille, Belgium
+32 4 360 90 70
Travel by train or car through roaming animals like elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more! Also has a playground area as well. Safari is about 40 minutes long.
Ages – all ages.
Hours – Open daily at 10 am from mid Mar to mid Nov, closing time varies.
Cost – Wild Park: €19 adults, €15 kids (3 to 11 yrs). Can also buy combo ticket with Caves of Remouchamps, €27 adults, €22 kids (3 to 11 yrs). It’s only 4 km from the caves, which are listed here as well. Train is €3 per person if desired.
Food – Restaurant & self-service cafeteria with African & French foods as well as snacks, ice cream, waffles, pancakes & more.
Parking – €4 per vehicle.
http://mondesauvage.be/le-parc/
If you get the chance to check any of these out I’d love to hear about it! Happy Travels!
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