La Gleize Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Van der Valk Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
The price is NZ$202 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$202
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (659 reviews)
Excellent room, location all the amenities were there in room. Nice breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
ibis Liège Seraing

ibis Liège Seraing

3 out of 5
Route Du Condroz 15b Seraing
The price is NZ$153 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$153
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (418 reviews)
The room was clean and nice, the bedding and bed comfortable, the bathroom and furniture basic but functional. We did not have problems with noise, but we did notice that sound travels between the rooms some. Both the hotel breakfast and the nearby Point Chaud were great for breakfast, and Odds sports ...

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

ibis Liège Seraing
Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

5 out of 5
40, Avenue Leopold II Spa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$219 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$219
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Great comfy stay. Very well priced and food was lovely. Was inconsistent with breakfast as various items didn’t arrive on day one it was highlighted on day 2 as they arrived which was too late.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa
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Villa Elie

Villa Elie

Malmedy Région Wallonne
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Malmedy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Malmundarium are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Urlaub in Malmedy Villa Elly
Das Haus ist eine Super Lokation. Leider fehlte der Billiardtisch aus der Beschreibung. Im Umkreis (bis 1 Autostunde) gab es Ausflugsziele für jedes Alter. Ortskern Malmedy ist interessant mit zahlreichen kleinen Geschäften.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Villa Elie
Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

4 out of 5
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
zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment

zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment

Monschau NRW
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Monschau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Monschau Castle and Rotes Haus Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Immaculate property and so much bigger than expected. A fabulous place to stay, would highly recommend, and Margit a lovely host.

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment
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