Stoumont

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Ballade à Stoumont
Ballade à Stoumont
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

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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.
FOREST HILLS LODGE (19 pers)

FOREST HILLS LODGE (19 pers)

Stoumont Wallonie
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Stoumont. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Plopsa Coo and Coo Waterfall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Forest Hills
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Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

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Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna

Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna

Chevron Liège
Stay at this holiday home in Stoumont. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Milling and Bakery Museum and Le Ninglinspo ...
Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa

Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Mont Saint Martin 9-11 Liege
The price is €104 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€104
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Liege. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
Best hotel in Liege

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gîte for a relaxing break in the heart of the Ardennes

Gîte for a relaxing break in the heart of the Ardennes

Stoumont Walloon Region
Stay at this holiday home in Stoumont. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attraction Milling and Bakery Museum is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Great Place for the Spa Grand Prix
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cozy 2 bedroom vacation home. It was perfectly situated for traveling back and forth to the race track. We purchased parking and shuttle tickets for Malmedy and it was about a 45 minute drive (with traffic) to and from the Malmedy parking lot. We enjoyed the ...

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Gîte for a relaxing break in the heart of the Ardennes
FOREST HILLS LODGE (19 pers)

FOREST HILLS LODGE (19 pers)

Stoumont Wallonie
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Stoumont. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Plopsa Coo and Coo Waterfall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Forest Hills
Heel mooi

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

FOREST HILLS LODGE (19 pers)
Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna

Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna

Chevron Liège
Stay at this holiday home in Stoumont. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Milling and Bakery Museum and Le Ninglinspo ...
Luxury house with a swimming pool and a sauna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.