Spa and the High Fens – The Practical Guide (2026-2027 Edition)

The Belgian Ardennes of springs and peat bogs: the practical, up-to-date guide to Spa, the High Fens and the East Cantons.

The original spa town and its springs, the boardwalks of the High Fens plateau, Botrange, Stavelot Abbey, the Coo waterfall, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Malmedy, the lakes of Robertville and Bütgenbach, Eupen and the German-speaking East Cantons: this guide gathers everything you need before you go and once you are there, with transport, prices and opening times checked in October 2026, including the situation after the High Fens fire of August 2026.

Inside, in 22 chapters:

• Planning your stay: seasons, plateau weather, events, budget, entry rules for UK, Irish, US, Canadian and Australian travellers

• Getting there by Eurostar and train, by air or by car, and getting around by bus, car and bike

• Where to stay, plus unusual camping and nights in the wild

• Spa, its Thermes and its springs

• The High Fens: rules of the reserve, hikes, fog and safety

• Francorchamps, Stavelot, Coo and the Amblève valley, Malmedy and Waimes

• The lakes, Eupen, St. Vith and the Vennbahn

• Cycling, cross-country skiing, kayaking, family activities and wellbeing

• Ardennes ham, trout, cheeses and local beers

• Itineraries from a weekend to a week, by car, train or bike

• Etiquette, safety and a practical directory with embassies and French and German words

5 original maps, prices in euros, practical tips.

PDF ebook, readable on computer, tablet or phone.

By Mr Schaka, a Belgian author from the Liège area, also the author of Liège – The Practical Guide and a series of practical guides to Thailand.