Question 1

How much does a holiday home in the High Fens cost?

Accepted Answer

Chalets and farmhouses around the High Fens cost on average 90 to 180 € per night for four to six people. During snowy winter months prices rise, especially around Christmas and New Year. Spa and Malmedy are popular bases for exploring the plateau.

Question 2

When is the best time to visit the High Fens?

Accepted Answer

Winter is unique in the High Fens: snow is more likely here than anywhere else in Belgium, and the boardwalks crossing the bog through a white landscape are spectacular. Spring and summer are ideal for hiking, while autumn brings the deep red tones of the heather.

Question 3

Are there holiday homes for large groups in the High Fens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, around Spa, Malmedy and Eupen you will find spacious houses for groups of eight to fifteen people. Many have a fireplace. Book early for the winter months, when demand for larger houses with a wood fire is at its highest.

Question 4

Can I bring my dog to a holiday home in the High Fens?

Accepted Answer

Many holiday homes in the area welcome dogs. Inside the nature reserve itself, dogs must stay on a lead. Outside the reserve, plenty of forest paths give dogs room to roam freely. Check at booking whether the garden is fenced if your dog likes space.

Question 5

What is there to do in the High Fens?

Accepted Answer

Walking the wooden boardwalks across the peat bog is the signature activity. In winter there are cross-country ski routes and snowshoe walks. Spa offers thermal baths and a famous racing circuit. The Signal de Botrange, the highest point in Belgium, is a must.

Question 6

Can I visit the High Fens in winter for the snow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the snow arrives the High Fens become the best cross-country skiing area in Belgium. Tracks are laid around the Signal de Botrange, Mont Rigi and the Baraque Michel, and Ovifat even has a few downhill runs. Snow is never guaranteed, so check the snow reports before you set off.

Question 7

How far are the High Fens from Brussels?

Accepted Answer

From Brussels, allow about 1 h 45 to the Signal de Botrange, roughly 150 kilometres via the E40 towards Verviers. Liège is 45 minutes away and Aachen barely 40. The High Fens are therefore well suited to a weekend, with a holiday home in Malmedy or Waimes as your base.

Question 8

Can you walk anywhere in the High Fens nature reserve?

Accepted Answer

No, the reserve is protected. The boardwalks and waymarked routes from Botrange and the Baraque Michel are freely accessible, but some zones can only be visited with an approved guide. During drought or fire risk the reserve closes temporarily, shown by the red flag. Stay on the paths: the bog is fragile.

Our properties in the High Fens

L' HORIZON Studios & Apparts

Les Bruyères

Chalet en Ardennes

Au Coq et Fagnes La Fagne

Au Coq et Fagne La Coq

Hirondelle

Aux Bouleaux

Au Cerf et fagnes

Les Chambres de La Vaulx-Renard

Gîte de Froidcour et Nid du Faucon

Villa Les Noisetiers

Le Flanelmont

Le Reve du Sanglier

Cache-coeur

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