Lake Eupen

#59 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Lake Eupen is an artificial lake near Eupen in East Belgium, not far from High Fens. The lake is created by a dam which was built on the river Vesdre in 1938 but inaugurated only in 1950 by Prince Charles of Belgium. The area has a German-speaking population who refer to the river Vesdre as Weser, but which is distinct from the Weser river in North Germany. ()

Local name: Barrage de la Vesdre Area: 0.49 mi²Length: 9843 ftWidth: 984 ftElevation: 1181 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°37'9"N, 6°6'6"E

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Lake Eupen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kehrwegstadion, Lake Gileppe, IKOB, Karting Eupen.

2.5 miW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kehrwegstadion, Eupen
64 min walk • The Kehrwegstadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Eupen, Belgium. It is mainly used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of K.A.S. Eupen of the Belgian First Division. The stadium has a capacity of 8,363 of which 5,603 are seats and 2,760 are standing places.
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Gileppe
139 min walk • Lake Gileppe is located in Wallonia, in the east of Belgium, near the city of Verviers. There is a 78 m high panoramic tower with a restaurant on the top to look at the lake and the landscape. The water volume is 26,400,000 m³ and the area is 1,3 km².
3.2 miW
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
IKOB, Eupen
81 min walk • The IKOB Museum of Contemporary Art is a cultural institution in the Province of Liège. It is situated in Eupen, the largest city in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. It was founded in 1993 by Francis Feidler as the "IKOB - International Art Centre of East Belgium" and was renamed to its current name in 2005.
4.5 miW
50°38'18"N • 6°0'15"E
Karting Eupen, Eupen
114 min walk • Game and entertainment center
3.9 miN
50°40'32"N • 6°6'39"E
Blausteinstiegel, Raeren
100 min walk • Memorial
6.3 miNW
Locality
Welkenraedt
160 min walk • Welkenraedt is a small town located in the Wallonie region of Belgium, known for its picturesque scenery and rich history. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.