scenic viewpoint
Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt
The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
5 km · about 10 min drive
EuropeBelgiumWallonia
Plombières
Wallonia, Belgium · Europe
About Plombières
Plombières works well as a base: 10 minutes from La Calamine, 28km from Hautes Fagnes.
Plombières is in Wallonia, Belgium, with about 9,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Calamine, about 4 km away.
Plombières (French pronunciation: [plɔ̃bjɛʁ]; German: Bleyberg or Bleiberg, Dutch: Blieberg; Walloon: So-on-Mont-d'-Plomb) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.
On 1 January 2006, Plombières had a total population of 10,401. The total area is 53.17 km2 which gives a populationRead more
density of 200 inhabitants per km2.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Gemmenich, Hombourg, Montzen, Moresnet, and Sippenaeken.
The local language is Low Dietsch, a bridge dialect between East Limburgish and Ripuarian.
Where to Stay in Plombières
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Plombières.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Plombières.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Plombières?
Within an hour or so of Plombières: Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt (5 km), Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom) (10 km), Valkenburg Marl Caves (17 km), Gileppe Dam (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Plombières?
The nearest famous roads are Baraque de Fraiture, Mosel Valley Wine Route and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Plombières?
Plombières is in Wallonia, Belgium, about 4 km from La Calamine.
Road trip
Drive to Plombières
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Plombières. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 9,596
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Wallonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates
- 50.7366, 5.9592
Tags
Worth the detour from Plombières
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)
The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Valkenburg Marl Caves
Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gileppe Dam
A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Vrijthof Maastricht
A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.
23 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Hautes Fagnes
Belgium's highest, wildest plateau of peat bog and boardwalk trails, often the snowiest corner of the country.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Signal de Botrange
At 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Monschau
Slate-and-timber Eifel town crammed into the narrow Rur gorge near the Belgian border, its lanes essentially unchanged for 300 years; a historic mustard mill still grinds and the castle ruin hosts open-air concerts.
28 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Plombières
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
- 17 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
- 28 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
- 57 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.
Driving in Belgium
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.74/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Plombières.
Plan a trip around Plombières
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Plombières.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.