Fort Eben-Emael - here, history comes to life
today (19-03-2024) visiting by prior booking only
New for 2024 are the return of the original lighting in the corridors of the barracks, and an exciting series of interpretation panels along length of the main gallery.
Curious? Come and pay us a visit.
Dear visitor,
During the fighting for the fort on 10 and 11 May 1940, both civilians and soldiers lost their lives in the fort. May we therefore ask you to show due respect during your visit.
Visit the fort
- Individually or with a few others
Self-guided visits
Follow a set route at your own pace. No pre-booking needed. Standard adult ticket €10.
Self-guided visits, plus 2h standard guided tour
Includes a visit to an artillery casemate. Pre-booking recommended. Standard adult ticket €15.
- Families or small groups
Private guided tours
VIP-visit with a guide just for your group. Suitable for 1 to 15 people. Pre-booking required. Visit the interior, or the interior and exterior.
Guided themed visits
VIP-visit to exclusive areas of the fort. Suitable for 1 to 15 people. Pre-booking required. Visit Cupola 120mm, Cupola 75mm or explore the interior to the Albert Canal by torchlight.
Private all-day visit
An all-day visit that lasts 6h30 whereby you compose your own itinerary from our ‘a la carte’ menu of options.
- Larger groups of 16 or more people
Guided group visits
Minimum of 16 people required. Three visit options available. Pre-booking required. Ticket prices from €10 per person.
- Accessibility
- Ample and free parking. Please allow for a 10-minute walk to the ticket office inside the fort.
- Temperature
- The underground barracks and museum are heated.
- In the corridor system and the bunkers there is a constant temperature of 11°C.
- Mobility
- The underground barracks and museum area are fully wheelchair accessible.
- The fort has a lift to the underground galleries on the middle floor. Part of the underground galleries is wheelchair accessible, but there are some slopes. A helper is strongly recommended.
- Visiting an artillery casemate, a gun turret or a blockhouse is unfortunately not possible for wheelchair users.
- Personal safety
- Visiting a bunker, artillery casemate or turret is not recommended for visitors with limited mobility, visitors with claustrophobia or visitors suffering from pre-existing heart conditions or having had recent surgery.
Welcome to one of Europe's largest fortresses
The fortress is more than a museum, it's an experience
An immense underground complex
2024 annual calendar and opening times
Fort Eben-Emael A.S.B.L.
Addrese: rue du Fort 40 – B-4690 Eben-Emael / Bassenge
Enterprise number: 0433.501.512
Bank: BE80 8601 0494 4177