Caves of Han-sur-Lesse

The Caves of Han-sur-Lesse (in French: Grottes de Han-sur-Lesse or simply Grottes de Han) are a major Belgian tourist attraction (around half a million visitors per year) located on the outskirts of the village of Han-sur-Lesse.

The caves are the result of the underground erosion of a limestone hill by the river Lesse. The river forces its way under the hill over a distance of over one kilometer as the crow flies. The caves have a constant temperature of 13°C (55°F) and a high level of humidity. Access is only possible via a vintage streetcar, a remnant of the country's once extensive vicinal tramway system, which departs from the center of Han-sur-Lesse. The entry to the caves is about 2 km from the village. The guided tour takes about an hour to an hour and a half and includes a sound and light show in one of the largest chambers of the cave and a short boat ride ending with a cannon shot to demonstrate the cave's acoustic properties.

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Rue des Grottes 46, 5580 Rochefort, Belgium Get directions
Thu 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Mon 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tue 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

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