27/07/2026
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New! 180° immersive experience

Relive the Blitzkrieg attack on Belgium on 10 May 1940 in a 180° immersive experience.

Step into the heart of the action as spectacular  projections, powerful sound and immersive staging bring the German assault vividly to life.

 

Granit's Attack at Dawn is included with your admission ticket.

Respect
Respect

During the battle for the fort and its surroundings on 10–11 May 1940, many soldiers and civilians lost their lives. We kindly ask all visitors to show appropriate respect while exploring this historic site.

To book or not to book?
To book or not to book?

If you wish to explore the fort on your own, no advance booking is required.

Our individual guided tours provide access to parts of the fort that are otherwise closed to visitors, offering a far richer experience. As availability is limited, we recommend booking online in advance. Online reservations are confirmed immediately, and payment is made at the ticket office upon arrival.

For all other group visits and school visits, online booking is required. Your reservation request will be reviewed by our team, after which you will receive a confirmation email. Once confirmed, your booking will be finalised.

Temperature
Temperature

The underground barracks are heated for your comfort.

The corridors and bunkers maintain a constant temperature of 11 °C throughout the year, so we recommend bringing a sweater and wearing closed-toe shoes.

Accessibility
Accessibility

The underground barracks and museum are wheelchair accessible. A lift provides access to the tunnel system on the middle level. Part of this tunnel system is accessible to wheelchair users, although assistance may be required.

Please note that the bunkers, casemates, and cupolas are not wheelchair accessible. Due to the large number of stairs, visits to these areas are not recommended for visitors with limited mobility or certain heart conditions.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Individual visits with friends, family, etc.
Individual visits with friends, family, etc.
Individual visits with friends, family, etc.

With the combination ticket, you can join a guided visit to a combat bunker and the command post. The barracks, museum, and the 180° immersive experience “Granit’s Attack at Dawn” can be explored at your own pace, either before or after the guided tour.

While reservations are not required, they are recommended, as the number of places on each guided tour is limited.

 

 

Private tours for your own group of max. 10 people
Private tours for your own group of max. 10 people
Private tours for your own group of max. 10 people
(a 'VIP' visit)

Explore the fort with a private guide, exclusively for you and your small group, on the day and at the time of your choice.

Ideal for families, friends, colleagues, and team-building activities.

Advance booking is required.

Private tours on a specific theme
Private tours on a specific theme
Private tours on a specific theme
(an ‘Expert’ visit)

Let one of our expert guides take you to areas of the fort that are not accessible during a regular visit.

Top tip: visit the fort in advance, either on your own or as part of a guided or private group tour, to make the most of your experience.

Advance booking is required.

Full-day private tours à la carte
Full-day private tours à la carte
Full-day private tours à la carte
(a 'Premium' visit)

Design your own tailor-made programme together with your guide.

Choose the day and time that suit you best.

Advance booking is required.
 

Groups of 11 or more
Groups of 11 or more
Groups of 11 or more
(...and no maximum group size)

Always accompanied by a guide and fully tailored to your group, on the day and at the time that suit you best.

History for everyone!

Advance booking is required.
 

School groups
School groups
School groups
(History in action)

For primary and secondary schools.

Choose between an interior-only tour or a combined interior and exterior tour.

All school visits are guided and must be booked in advance.
 

Fort Eben-Emael is unique

On 10 May 1940, German Fallschirmjäger launched the world’s first glider-borne assault at Fort Eben-Emael - an unprecedented special operation that marked the beginning of the Second World War in Belgium.

Explore the underground barracks, the museum featuring an original glider, the infirmary, five kilometers of tunnels, the command post buried deep within the fort, as well as bunkers and artillery cupolas.

 

All this, and much more, awaits you at Fort Eben-Emael.

Step into this remarkable heritage site and immerse yourself in a visit filled with history, emotion, and discovery.

An unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
 

Experience history where it really happened

Take your family and friends on a fascinating and enriching adventure. Visit this unique historical site, where visitors of all ages can discover what daily life was like for the young soldiers of the 1930s. Explore the largest and best-preserved military complex of the Second World War. The guns remain in place, standing as powerful witnesses to history.

The fort is more than a museum
it is an experience

Experience

The tour through the fort’s shadowed corridors reveals the profound human cost of modern warfare.

What you experience there leaves a lasting impression on every visitor.

No more war!

If we are to avoid the horrors of war, maintaining peace is essential.

This important message continues to resonate long after a visit to the fort.

News

Granit’s Attack at Dawn. Experience history up close.
Granit’s Attack at Dawn. Experience history up close.

Relive the beginning of the German Blitzkrieg in Belgium in a 180° immersive experience.

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