Days out with kids in the Ardennes
Caves, kayaking, wildlife parks, castles and theme parks in 8 areas of the Ardennes.
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It is raining in Durbuy, the boys (about 7 and 9) have already seen the castle, and then comes the question: "What do we do now?" That is why we bring together the days out for kids per area of the Ardennes: caves, kayaking, wildlife parks, castles, a theme park and museums for a rainy day. We only included places with their own website, and we checked them on 23 October 2026. Opening times and prices sometimes change, so take a quick look at their website before your visit.
Compiled and checked by Arjan Zuur · sources are next to the text · updated on 23 October 2026 · About us
🛶 Kayak rules, kayak prices and the caves compared? They are in our Outdoor & activities guide. Below you will find the days out by area.
By area: Durbuy (4) · La Roche-en-Ardenne (3) · Bouillon (3) · Dinant (4) · Han-sur-Lesse (4) · Spa (2) · Malmedy (3) · Aywaille (5)
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28 days out
Durbuy
🏎 Karting, trampolines & indoor play
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Durbuy labyrinth
According to the website, an 11-hectare maize maze with 6 km of paths, in 2026 with the theme "Missie Interstellar Ella". The season ran from 4 July to 27 September 2026; children up to 12 pay € 16 online (€ 17 at the gate), from 12 years € 19 (€ 20), and under 3 is free. Allow half a day.
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Marsupilami kids' escape game
An escape game for kids in the town of Durbuy, with a Marsupilami theme, which you book via Viator. Price, duration and age: see Viator.
Book via viator.com
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🧗 Climbing & adventure parks
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Adventure Valley Durbuy
According to the website, a large adventure park with a covered area for rainy days: laser game, Fast Tag, bowling and escape rooms. An Adventure Pass costs € 45–47 from 110 cm and € 20–22 from 85 to 110 cm (depending on the date); children under 85 cm are free. Booking online is strongly recommended, and parking costs € 11 per day.
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⛵ Boat trips & islands
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Kayaking on the Ourthe (Adventure Valley)
According to the website, this runs from April to October, from 110 cm in height; a child up to 115 cm also fits in a duo kayak. On 23 October 2026 only the 4 km trip around Barvaux (± 1 hour) was open; the 8 and 12 km trips were closed because of low water. You book online only, and the shuttle bus is free.
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La Roche-en-Ardenne
🦒 Zoos & animal parks
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Parc à Gibier
According to the website, you walk 1.2 km past deer, wild boar, wolves, lynxes, foxes and eagle owls, with a mini farm, playground and cafeteria. Children aged 3 to 12 pay € 7.50, adults € 9.50; dogs are not allowed. Outside the school holidays open on weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm, at weekends and in the holidays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Website: parc-gibier-laroche.be
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☔ When it rains: museums & experience centres
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Feudal castle of La Roche
According to the website, open daily from 11 am to 5 pm; a visit takes about 45 minutes, and dogs on a lead are welcome. Children aged 3 to 12 pay € 6.50, adults € 8.50 (€ 2 extra during events). On 28 October there is a treasure hunt for kids (2–4 pm); the castle is not wheelchair accessible.
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⛵ Boat trips & islands
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Kayaking on the Ourthe with Brandsport
According to the website, ideal for families with young children: in a duo kayak an adult sits at the back and the child at the front. A trip of about 2 hours costs € 25 per person, with a waterproof barrel, life jacket and transport back. If the water is too low, Brandsport switches to a stretch of the Ourthe at Nisramont.
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Bouillon
🦒 Zoos & animal parks
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Parc Animalier de Bouillon
According to the website, more than 500 animals of 120 species live here on 12 hectares, along a signposted 2 km circular route with a playground. Open from 9.30 am; last entry at 4 pm (October–March) or 5 pm (April–September), and allow about 2 hours. Price: see official website.
Website: parcanimalierdebouillon.be
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☔ When it rains: museums & experience centres
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Bouillon castle with birds-of-prey show
According to the website, the birds-of-prey show is part of the City Pass+ (1 April – 11 November 2026): adults € 16, children aged 4 to 12 € 12, under 4 free. From 12 November to 31 March the City Pass without show applies (€ 12 / € 9.50). Dogs are not allowed because of the birds of prey.
Website: chateaudebouillon.com
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⛵ Boat trips & islands
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Kayaking on the Semois with Les Epinoches
According to the website, everything is included: kayak, bus, life jackets and barrels. The shortest trip to Saty is 7 km (± 2 hours) and costs € 20; children under 6 with two parents in a duo kayak pay € 10. The free bus leaves Bouillon at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
Website: kayak-lesepinoches.be
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Dinant
☔ When it rains: museums & experience centres
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Dinant citadel
According to the website, adults pay € 15 and children aged 4 to 12 € 13, with a HistoPad (augmented reality) included. From October to March open from 10 am to 4.30 pm, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours. The cable car is closed for renovation; at the upper entrance you park for free.
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🌲 Nature parks & family walks
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Scavenger hunt and highlights of Dinant
A self-guided scavenger hunt to the highlights of Dinant, which you book via Viator. Price, duration and age: see Viator.
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⛵ Boat trips & islands
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Boat trip on the Meuse (Croisières Mosanes)
According to the website, you sail to Anseremme and back in 45 minutes: adults € 13, children aged 4 to 12 € 10. Up to and including 3 November the boat runs daily every hour between noon and 5 pm, then until the end of December at weekends only (1–4 pm). Longer: to Freÿr in 2 hours for € 24 / € 19.
Website: croisieres-mosanes.be
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Kayaking on the Lesse (Dinant Evasion)
According to the website, the classic 21 km trip (± 5 hours) is possible from age 5, depending on the water level. On 23 October 2026 this trip was temporarily unavailable because of the drought; a short 5 km stretch between the Meuse and the Lesse was still possible. A life jacket is compulsory for young children.
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Han-sur-Lesse
🧗 Climbing & adventure parks
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Tree Experience
According to the website, a new climbing course in the forest by the Lesse, with routes for every level. Together with the cave or the wildlife park it costs € 44 online (child aged 4 to 11 € 37); cave, wildlife park and Tree Experience together (PassHan+) € 50 / € 40.
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🦒 Zoos & animal parks
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Han wildlife park
According to the website, here you see the European Big Five: brown bear, wolf, European bison, lynx and wolverine, on foot or by safari vehicle. Adults pay € 29, children aged 4 to 11 € 22. On 23 October 2026 the footpath was closed because of wind; the safari vehicle was running, though.
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🦇 Caves
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Cave of Han
According to the website, adults pay € 29 and children aged 4 to 11 € 22; under 4 is free. With the PassHan you see the cave and wildlife park together for € 41.50 (child € 31.50).
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Grotte de Lorette
According to the website, you descend almost vertically to a depth of 60 metres, with a 1-hour guided tour, a rising balloon and a sound and light show. Open this year until 11 November 2026; admission from € 9, and animals are allowed.
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Spa
🎢 Theme parks
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Behind the scenes at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit
According to the website, the behind-the-scenes tour costs € 16 for adults and € 9 for children under 14. In 2026 it still runs on, among other dates, 28 October, from 1 to 8 November inclusive and on 11 and 14 November.
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☔ When it rains: museums & experience centres
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Musée du Circuit in the abbey of Stavelot
According to the website, you pay € 11, young people aged 6 to 18 € 9.50 and children up to 5 nothing. The historical museum is closed from 2 November to 19 December 2026; the last tickets are sold before 5 pm.
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Malmedy
☔ When it rains: museums & experience centres
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Malmundarium
According to the website, adults pay € 6, children aged 6 to 12 € 3 and up to 5 nothing; a family ticket costs € 15. Admission is free every first Sunday of the month.
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Reinhardstein castle
According to the website, on opening days there are 6 guided tours a day between 11 am and 4 pm: at weekends, in the Belgian and Dutch holidays and on public holidays. Adults pay € 12, children, students and people over 65 € 10, under 6 free; dogs on a lead go free.
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🌲 Nature parks & family walks
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Botrange: FANIA and LOUP exhibition
According to the website, in the FANIA exhibition you walk over a large boardwalk through the High Fens and learn about the climate, nature and history of the moor; allow about an hour. A combination ticket with the LOUP exhibition costs € 8 for adults and € 4.50 for children. Last entry is at 3.45 pm, and dogs are not allowed.
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Aywaille
🦒 Zoos & animal parks
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Monde Sauvage Safari Parc
According to the website, the only safari park in Belgium: 40 hectares with 140 animal species, which you visit by car or by little train. There are also footpaths, the Fraxinus Aventure tree-climbing course and playgrounds. A day ticket costs from € 19 per person.
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🎢 Theme parks
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Plopsaland Ardennes
According to the website, the former Plopsa Coo is now called Plopsaland Ardennes, currently with Halloween with the Smurfs. On 23 October 2026 open from 10.30 am to 5 pm; dated tickets from € 20.
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🌲 Nature parks & family walks
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Ninglinspo walk
According to the municipality of Aywaille, from Sedoz you walk about 6 km past rock pools, following the goblin ("le lutin"); good footwear is necessary. Parking on the N633 is prohibited; park in Nonceveux, Sougné-Remouchamps or Aywaille. The path is closed during hunting periods.
⛵ Boat trips & islands
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Kayaking on the Amblève (Coo Adventure)
According to the website, you paddle from Coo to Cheneux in about 2.5 hours for € 23 per person, or € 27 with the bus back (± 3 hours). Cash only, no booking possible; call on the day about the water level.
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🦇 Caves
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Grottes de Remouchamps
According to the website, an underground boat trip is part of the visit. Children aged 3 to 11 pay € 14, aged 12 to 17 € 17 and adults € 20; dogs are not allowed. Closed every year from 6 to 31 January.
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