Information/ FAQ

The underground barracks and the museum are heated. In the corridors, bunkers, casemates, and cupolas, the temperature remains a constant 11 °C.

We strongly recommend wearing a sweater or jacket, even in summer, as well as closed shoes.

Themed tours: please wear sturdy clothing.
Outdoor visits: please dress according to the weather conditions.

We make every effort to welcome our visitors in Dutch, French, German, and English. However, it is not always possible for all members of our staff to speak all four languages.

Daily individual tours in ad hoc groups are offered in Dutch and French, and are also regularly available in German and English.

All other guided tours can be organised in Dutch, French, German, English, and Spanish, subject to prior reservation.

School visits are available in Dutch, French, German, and English, by prior arrangement.

Dogs are welcome at Fort Eben-Emael, provided that:

• they are kept on a lead at all times and supervised by an adult;
• they do not cause any disturbance to other visitors or to the staff.

To ensure a safe and pleasant visit for everyone, dogs must remain under control at all times.

The accompanying adult is responsible for immediately cleaning up after their dog and informing the ticket office. Dog waste disposal equipment is available at the ticket office.

Visitors remain fully liable for any damage or injury caused by their dog to the fort, other visitors, or staff.

We accept electronic payments (Payconiq, Maestro debit cards, Mastercard, and Visa), as well as cash.

Alternative payment methods are only accepted if agreed in advance and confirmed in writing by the ticket office.

Tickets purchased in advance via the Fort’s website or through third-party platforms are non-refundable.

Tickets are valid only for the date selected by the visitor at the time of purchase.

Visitors are welcome to take photos and make audio or video recordings for private use, provided that other visitors are not disturbed.

Recordings for professional or commercial purposes are only permitted with prior written approval from the management of Fort Eben-Emael. Requests for professional recordings should be submitted well in advance to press@fort-eben-emael.be.

All recordings must respect the history and heritage of the fort. In principle, recordings that are purely for entertainment or do not align with this theme are not permitted.

Spacious, free parking is available for cars, coaches, motorcycles, and bicycles.

The parking area is located 150 m from the entrance, with an additional 200 m walk from the entrance to the ticket office.

Rue du Fort 40

B-4690 Eben-Emael / Bassenge

Belgium

Communication

The Lixhe Bridge will be under construction from 26 January 2026 for an estimated total duration of 14 months.
Road traffic on the bridge will need to be suspended for a maximum period of four months during the construction work. The exact dates of this closure will be announced at a later date.

Individual visits

• From the start of the February half-term holiday until 31 Mar: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Last admission at 2.30pm.
• From 1 Apr to 30 Nov: Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Last admission at 2.30pm.
• Dec: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Last admission at 2.30pm.
• Winter break from the end of the Christmas holidays until the start of the following February half-term holiday.

Private visits, groups and schools:

• Every day from 9:30am, Sundays from 10am.

Closed on:

• all Mondays that are not public holidays in Belgium.
• Easter Sunday.
• 24, 25 and 26 December.
• 31 December, 1 and 2 January
• two maintainance days per year ( click here for the yearly planner).

The underground barracks and the museum are accessible to wheelchair users. A lift provides access to the corridor system on the middle level. Part of this corridor network is accessible with assistance.

Unfortunately, the bunkers are not wheelchair-accessible. Due to the many stairs, visits to the bunkers are also not recommended for people with limited mobility or heart conditions.

The fort is difficult to reach by public transport.

Buses:

Service numbers 16, 76 and 101 of the Walloon transport company TEC visit Eben-Emael daily. More information at https://www.infotec.be/

Service numbers 397 and 908 of the Flemish transport company De Lijn only run through Eben-Emael on weekdays. More information on https://www.delijn.be/

Trains:

Visé train station 10 km

Tongeren train station 20 km

Maastricht (NL) train station 10 km