Vesdre, Liège

Name: Vesdre
Address: Liège, Belgium

#8 among attractions in Liège

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Nestled in the heart of Europe, the Vesdre is a charming river that flows through the city of Liège, Belgium.

Originating in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes), a nature reserve in the east of Belgium, the Vesdre winds its way through the rolling hills and valleys of the Walloon region before joining the Ourthe River. Along its course, it passes through the town of Verviers, which is historically known for its wool and textile industry. The river played a crucial role in the industrial development of the area during the 18th and 19th centuries, providing essential water power for the mills and factories that lined its banks.

The Vesdre is not just a relic of the industrial past; it is also a centerpiece of the region's natural landscape. Its banks offer picturesque walking and cycling paths, allowing visitors and locals alike to enjoy the serene beauty of the river and its surroundings. The waterway is also popular among anglers, who find a variety of fish thriving in its waters.

Furthermore, the Vesdre has been the subject of considerable investment in flood protection. The river, which has historically been prone to flooding, has seen significant infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact on surrounding communities.

Alternative names: Length: 39.58 miCoordinates: 50°34'59"N, 5°39'12"E

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Vesdre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Médiacité shopping centre, Fort de Fléron, Fort de la Chartreuse, Fort de Chaudfontaine.

4.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Médiacité shopping centre, Liège
121 min walk • Médiacité Shopping Liège is a shopping center located near the center of the Belgian city of Liege in the Longdoz district. With brands such as Primark, Zara or Media Markt, the center welcomes an average of 8 million visitors per year.
2.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort de Fléron, Fléron
75 min walk • The Fort de Fléron is one of twelve forts built around Liège, Belgium, in the late 19th century. The overall Fortified Position of Liège was a constituent part of the country's National Redoubt. Fort de Fléron was built between 1881 and 1891 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
4.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de la Chartreuse, Liège
105 min walk • The Fort de la Chartreuse, which dominates the Amercœur neighborhood of Liège in Belgium, was built between 1817 and 1823 to defend the city.
0.8 miNW
Adventure park, Outdoor activities, Tours
Fort de Chaudfontaine, Chaudfontaine
20 min walk • The Fort de Chaudfontaine is one of twelve forts built around Liège, Belgium, in the late 19th century. The overall Fortified Position of Liège was a constituent part of the country's National Redoubt.
1.5 miW
Museum, Military museum
Fort d'Embourg, Chaudfontaine
40 min walk • The Fort d'Embourg is one of twelve forts built around Liège, Belgium, in the late 19th century. The overall Fortified Position of Liège was a constituent part of the country's National Redoubt. Fort d'Embourg was built between 1881 and 1884 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
4.1 miW
Monuments and statues
Montefiore Institute, Liège
104 min walk • The Montefiore Institute is the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Liège, Belgium. It was founded in 1883 and is named after Georges Montefiore-Levi.
4.2 miNE
Park, Forts and castles
Château de Wégimont, Soumagne
108 min walk • Wégimont Castle is a castle in the ancienne commune of Ayeneux, Soumagne, Liège Province, Wallonia, Belgium. During World War II, under the name Heim Ardennen, it was one of Nazi Germany's SS operated Lebensborn maternity homes.
4.6 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Cointe Observatory, Liège
118 min walk • Cointe Observatory, situated in the district of Cointe in Liège, Belgium, was built by the University of Liège in 1881-82 to plans by the architect Lambert Noppius.
4.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
La Boverie, Liège
115 min walk • La Boverie is a museum in the city of Liège in Belgium. It opened in May 2016. It is housed in the former Palais des beaux-arts de Liège, built in the Parc de la Boverie for the Liège International in 1905.
4.4 miNW
50°37'43"N • 5°35'3"E
Musée des Transports en Commun du Pays de Liège, Liège
111 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
4.2 miNW
Bridge
Pont de Fragnée, Liège
106 min walk • The bridge of Fragnée, nicknamed bridge of the angels, is a bridge of the city of Liege crossing the Meuse at its confluence with the Ourthe, and at the departure of the Diversion. The part spanning the Ourthe is called the Fétinne bridge.