Fort de Battice
Large 1937 fort of the Liège fortified position, open for guided visits on the last Saturday of the month, from March to November.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Fort de Battice is one of the large works of the Liège fortified position. Construction began in 1934 and was completed in 1937. Together with the forts of Aubin-Neufchâteau and Tancrémont, it forms sector PFL 1 of the Liège fortified position.
On 10 May 1940 it was one of the first works attacked by the German army. Its garrison of about 750 men endured artillery fire and aerial bombardment for more than a week. On 21 May a bomb penetrated Block 1 and caused numerous casualties; the block was cut off from the rest of the fort. After a short truce, the command found that the work could no longer be defended, and the fort surrendered on the morning of 22 May.
During the occupation, the Germans used the fort to test demolition techniques and weapons, including the Röchling shell. After the war, scrap dealers dismantled much of the equipment. Today, volunteers organise guided tours that show part of the underground installations and the blocks on the surface.
Highlights
- Guided visit of underground areas and surface blocks
- Block 1, hit by a bomb on 21 May 1940
- Cupolas and casemates of the Liège fortified position
- Traces of German weapons tests during the occupation
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Children & teens | €5Child rate for ages 6 to 12; nothing is specified for under-6s. |
| Groups | €7 per person€7 per adult and €4 per child aged 6 to 12, with a minimum of €70 per group. |
Payment on site in cash or by Payconiq. School groups: €4 per pupil; teachers free; €4 per accompanying adult.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The fort is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Child rate for ages 6 to 12. The visit lasts more than three hours and includes underground passages.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Park in front of Block 1, then walk to Block BE, where the reception is.
Take the E40 motorway to the Battice exit, follow the direction of Battice and then Aubel; Block 1 is about 300 m away. GPS coordinates: 50°38'57" N, 5°49'56" E.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 3.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guide accompanies each group for the whole visit, which includes an underground part and a surface part. The average temperature inside is 12 °C: warm clothing and sturdy shoes are advised. |
