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What to do · Caves of Han (Han-sur-Lesse)

Euro Space Center, an astronaut's day at Transinne

Space theme park · 6 h · €36 · €32 children over 1.10 m · free below · 25 km from Han

InformationFrom €36 adult
From
€36 adult
Duration
6 h
Season
By season, from 9:00 to 16:00 (last entry); closed for part of the winter, check the calendar
Who it's for
Families with children from about age 6 and teenagers

The Euro Space Center, at Transinne, beside the E411, presents itself as the only space theme park in Europe. The "Astronaut Day" includes aptitude tests, simulators, a lunar and Martian walk, the Lunar·X, a free fall, a slide, the planetarium, the space show and a Martian village. Some activities, such as the multi-axis chair or the weightlessness wall, are only for the multi-day courses.

Tickets and hours

€36 for adults, €34 for over-65s and €32 for children over 1.10 m; below that height, free. Booking in advance saves you €2 per ticket. Open from 9:00 to 16:00 (last entry), but it closes for part of the winter: check the calendar on its website. Free parking, a self-service restaurant and a play area; animals are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Euro Space Center cost?

€36 for adults and €32 for children over 1.10 m.

How much time do you need?

A day; allow about six hours.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The terrace of Le Pavillon beside the river Lesse© Domaine des Grottes de HanArt Deco restaurant with a terrace over the Lesse, with the Bistrot de Terroir label

Le Pavillon

Restaurant · Han-sur-Lesse · cave exit · €€€€

What to order: the Ardennes discovery board, the grilled trout or the carbonade

Lunchtime only · closed in winter, reopens in spring 2027
A dish at Restaurant Arthur© Au Lit des OursTraditional cooking at lunchtime and a three-course menu in the evening, beside the park entrance

Restaurant Arthur

Restaurant · Han-sur-Lesse · Au Lit des Ours · €€€€

What to order: the evening three-course menu or a traditional dish at lunchtime

Open Wednesday to Sunday · closed Monday and Tuesday · closed until 3 April

To stay nearby

The Tree Tents suspended in the trees of the Han park© Domaine des Grottes de HanCampsite

Tree Tents in the Han park

Tents in the trees inside the wildlife park · Barbecue dinner, breakfast and a walk with a ranger · PassHan included

Why we like it: A night in a tent hung from the trees inside the Han wildlife park, with dinner, breakfast, a walk with a ranger and PassHan; €210 per adult.

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A room at the Au Lit des Ours hotel© Au Lit des OursSmall hotel

Au Lit des Ours

In the centre of Han, next to the park and the cave · Family rooms with bunk beds · Pets accepted

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Hotel in the centre of Han-sur-Lesse, next to the park entrance and the cave, with cosy, comfort, family rooms and a suite, and a restaurant.

The facade of the Mercure Han-sur-Lesse, in grey stone and white half-timbering© Mercure Han-sur-LesseHotel

Mercure Han-sur-Lesse

Within walking distance of the caves site · 69 rooms and 48 suites · Pool, restaurant and children's corner

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Mercure chain hotel in the centre of Han-sur-Lesse, within walking distance of the cave and the park, with 117 rooms and suites, a pool and a restaurant.