What to do · Caves of Han (Han-sur-Lesse)
The Han cave, Discovery tour
Information
- From
- €29 adult
- Duration
- 1 h 15
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Season
- Spring to 11 November 2026; winter visits on the weekends from 14 November to 13 December and from 9 to 31 January, and at Christmas
- Who it's for
- Once the child walks alone; not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs
- With a dog
- On a lead and without disturbing the visit, according to the site
The Lesse goes under the rock at the Belvaux chasm and, over centuries, has carved the Han cave beneath the Boine massif: galleries, enormous chambers, stalactites, stalagmites and an underground river. The Discovery tour covers the most beautiful chambers in an hour and a quarter and ends with the light and sound show Origin.
The visit
It is 1.6 km on foot and 367 steps, at 9 °C all year round: bring a coat and walking shoes. It is guided, in French and Dutch. Pushchairs are not allowed: bring a baby carrier and leave the pushchair in the car or in the area next to the entrance, padlocked. It is not wheelchair accessible, there are no toilets inside and photos without flash are only allowed in the large chambers. Dogs may enter, on a lead.
Tickets and times
€29 for adults and €22 for ages 4 to 11; free under 4. The PassHan, cave and wildlife park, costs €41.50 and €31.50, and each visit can be on a different day. It is bought online with a date. Departures are at fixed times or every half hour depending on the month. The 2026 season ended on 12 November; there are winter visits on the weekends from 14 November to 13 December and from 9 to 31 January, at 10:00 and 13:30.
Tips
- Before 11:00 or after 14:00 The site says fewer people are expected at those times.
- A coat in summer Inside it is 9 °C even when it is 30 outside.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Han cave cost?
€29 for adults and €22 for ages 4 to 11.
How long does the visit take?
An hour and a quarter for the Discovery; two hours for the Journey.
Can you go with a pushchair?
No, there are 367 steps. Bring a baby carrier.
Can you take a dog in?
Yes, on a lead.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog
Who runs it
- Domaine des Grottes de HanDiscovery guided tour of the Han cave with the Origin light and sound show Visit their website
