Municipality of Bütgenbach
A paradise for active holidaymakers and lovers of the good life
Set in the heart of the charming Eifel landscape, Bütgenbach combines natural tranquillity with a wide range of leisure opportunities. The municipality is defined by vast green spaces, dense forests, nature and pristine waterside areas, and the Lake of Bütgenbach, an essential destination for any travel itinerary.
Those seeking relaxation will find it through hiking, cycling, water-based activities, and leisure offerings that blend harmoniously into the surroundings. For families and nature enthusiasts, numerous walking trails are waiting to be explored.
Bütgenbach impresses with its peaceful, nature-focused atmosphere without compromising on leisure facilities – ideal for anyone looking to combine relaxation with physical activity, all while enjoying comfort and local delights.
Informations
Further information:
Municipality of Bütgenbach
Zum Brand 40
4750 BÜTGENBACH
Tel.: +32(0)80/440088
Fax: +32(0)80/440070
[email protected]
http://www.butgenbach.be/home/
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FAQ
Bütgenbach is located in East Belgium, within the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. The municipality is famous for Lake Bütgenbach, a popular destination for water sports, relaxation, and nature lovers.
Besides parking in the local villages, there are large car parks at Lake Bütgenbach, specifically at the Worriken holiday park and VENNtastic Beach.
You will find restaurants and cafés in Bütgenbach and several other villages. See: butgenbach.info/essen-trinken/
Yes! The beach area at Worriken offers a playground and water sports. There are also municipal playgrounds, several educational trails, and the Kids on Tour route to keep the little ones entertained.
The Tourist Info at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach is your primary contact for maps, expert tips, and local events.
Take the train to Eupen, then the E23 bus towards St. Vith to reach Bütgenbach centre.
Alternatively, travel via Verviers (train) and take the E21 bus.
Check the timetables on letec.be before booking.
Note: Bicycles are not allowed on buses.
Lines that lead through Bütgenbach: E23, E21, 394, 390, 745.
The public toilets at the kiosk (Marktplatz Bütgenbach) are open May–November; those at the Tourist Info Bütgenbach are open all year round.
You can buy TEC (bus) tickets via the app, a ticket machine, or with the driver
SNCB tickets (train) can be bought via the app, a ticket machine or at the station.
Check the taxi options on: fahrmit.be.
Tip: Book in advance.
Pharmacies: Callut (Bütgenbach) & Bechiri (Weywertz).
Medical centre: Praxis Kompass (praxiskompass.be).
Emergency number: 112.
Nearest A&E: St. Josef (St. Vith), CHRAM (Malmedy), St. Nikolaus (Eupen).
The municipality of Bütgenbach offers a wealth of things to discover for young and old alike! Here are 3 suggestions that might interest you: Lake Bütgenbach with Venntastic Beach invites you to relax and be active in equal measure. At the Worriken sports and holiday park, you’ll find a wide range of leisure activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, Outdoor Activity Astrid Vliegen offers guided nature experiences.
In Bütgenbach, you’ll find both relaxing and thematic hikes. Pleasure Tours 07 and 11 lead you through varied natural scenery and regularly offer beautiful views. The “Route of Commemoration” combines nature with history and invites you to pause and experience the surroundings mindfully. Moreover, the Venntrilogie also passes through the area, taking you on a journey through 3 different landscapes of the High Fens.
Bütgenbach offers varied cycling routes around water and forest. The route “Around Bütgenbach Lake” is ideal for a relaxed tour with beautiful views. It gets more challenging in the eastern Hertogenwald, where varied paths through the High Fens await you. The route “Between the Amel and Warchenne” connects both landscapes in impressive fashion. Moreover, the Vennbahn runs through Bütgenbach – 125 km of nature, gentle inclines and cycling pleasure – while the Stoneman Arduenna, with its 176 km and 3,900 metres of elevation gain through the Eifel and the Ardennes, challenges ambitious mountain bikers.