La Gleize Travel Guide

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A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.

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Van der Valk Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
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The price is AU$162 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$162
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (662 reviews)
Excellent room, location all the amenities were there in room. Nice breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral

Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral

4 out of 5
Route De Balmoral 33 Spa
The price is AU$253 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$253
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps ...
8/10 Very Good! (408 reviews)
The room was comfortable, clean and spacious. It could have had a little more luxuries for the price. Some biscuits, a coffee machine and or a mini bar fridge in the room.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral
ibis Liège Seraing

ibis Liège Seraing

3 out of 5
Route Du Condroz 15b Seraing
The price is AU$110 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$110
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Seraing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Roche-aux-Faucons and Royal Golf Club Sart ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (420 reviews)
Do not book to stay here! The room was absolutely filthy, it clearly hadn’t been checked before we were put in there. We stayed for a few hours and then left as it was disgusting and we didn’t feel comfortable to stay until checkout, we actually got ready in the car park as that was cleaner. There ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

ibis Liège Seraing
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Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool

Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool

Durbuy Walloon Region
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Durbuy. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Radhadesh and LPM Nature ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Cozy Cottage
Very comfortable stay. Peaceful wooded location.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool
Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
Stay at this ski apartment in Stavelot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Le Baron Apartments
Les Pattes, in the heart of the High Fens.

Les Pattes, in the heart of the High Fens.

Waimes Région wallonne
Stay at this cottage in Waimes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions High Fens – Eifel Nature Park and Lake Robertville are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We Had an Amazing stay in the House over new years eve. Barend and elodie were Friendly and charming hosts.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Les Pattes, in the heart of the High Fens.
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Cities near La Gleize

Couple of mushrooms rising in the middle of green fields ....

Stavelot