Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Eben-Emael

The drive from Brussels Airport to Eben-Emael

Eben-Emael lies 109 km (68 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes around 1 h 14 m. The road leads east, away from the capital and into the Liège province, close to the Dutch border. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and heavy rain can slow the first part of the trip, so it is sensible to add a buffer if you have a meeting, a check-in time or a tour booking at the other end.

Which vehicle suits your group

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit comfortably in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Choose the larger taxi if you carry several suitcases or a child seat. For bigger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. These suit business delegations, sports clubs, school trips and groups visiting the area together, and everyone arrives at the same time instead of splitting across several cars.

Eben-Emael as a destination

Eben-Emael is a small village in the municipality of Bassenge, in the province of Liège. It is best known for Fort Eben-Emael, the Belgian fortress that German paratroopers captured in May 1940 and which is now open as a museum. The surrounding countryside is quiet and green, and the village makes a calm base for visiting the fort or exploring the border region.

Places to stay near Eben-Emael

Eben-Emael itself is very small, so for well-known accommodation the nearest larger town is Maastricht, just across the border in the Netherlands. Two established choices there are:

• Kruisherenhotel Maastricht, a hotel set in a former monastery in the city centre
• Hotel Derlon Maastricht, a design-led hotel built around Roman remains

Tell us the address when you book and the driver will take you directly to your hotel or accommodation.

Meeting point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.