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A herd of deer in a meadow of the Han wildlife parkDimiTalen · CC0

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

The Han wildlife park, on foot or by safari bus

Wildlife park · 2 h · 250 ha · bears, wolves, lynx, bison and wolverines · €29 · €22 for ages 4 to 11

InformationFrom €29 adult
From
€29 adult
Duration
2 h
Season
In season, safari bus at fixed times or every hour and walking path in the morning and early afternoon; winter visits on weekends
Who it's for
Families with children of all ages; on foot or by safari bus

The Han park covers 250 hectares of forest and meadow in the Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Geopark, and brings together more than 650 animals of European species in semi-freedom. It is the only park in Belgium with the European "big five": bison, wolf, brown bear, lynx and wolverine. It opened in 1970 and takes part in conservation and reintroduction programmes.

On foot or by safari bus

You tour it by safari bus, with departures at fixed times or every hour depending on the month, or on foot along a path, open from 10:00 until early afternoon. Along the way is the Belvaux chasm, where the Lesse disappears underground to form the cave.

Tickets

€29 for adults and €22 for ages 4 to 11; free under 4. The PassHan, with the cave, costs €41.50 and €31.50. On winter weekends there are exclusive guided visits at 13:45, and from 26 to 30 December the Frozen Christmas in the park.

Frequently asked questions

What animals are in the Han park?

More than 650, of European species, including bears, wolves, lynx, bison and wolverines.

Do you need a car inside?

No: you tour it on foot or on the park's safari bus.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

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.

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