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Bastogne is located in the Belgian Ardennes, in the east of the province of Luxembourg. The city is 12 km (7.5 mi) away from the Luxembourg border. Its altitude is 515 m (1,690 ft) high on the ridge line separating the catchment areas of the Rhine and Meuse.
- Bastogne War Museum. A definitive account of the Battle of the Bulge is given at the Bastogne War Museum on the grounds of the Mardasson Memorial (1950).
- Bastogne Barracks. In 2010, following a restoration project, this valuable piece of history from the Siege of Bastogne, became a WW2 interpretation centre.
- 101st Airborne Museum. Housed in Bastogne’s stately Chasseurs Ardennais officers’ mess from 1936, the 101st Airborne Museum goes into depth on the Siege of Bastogne from the perspective of the units that took part in the Battle of the Bulge.
- Mardasson Memorial. In the same ensemble as the Bastogne War Museum is the Mardasson Memorial, commemorating the American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge.
Apr 25, 2024 · Learn about the pivotal role of Bastogne in the largest land battle of World War II, where the 101st Airborne held off the Germans. Visit the sites of the trenches, the farmhouse, the square, and the memorials of this historic town.
- Bastogne War Museum And Mardasson Memorial. The newly updated Bastogne War Museum offers interactive exhibits focused on World War II and specifically the Battle of the Bulge.
- McAuliffe Square. The main square of the town is easy to find and worth a visit. It’s named for General Anthony McAuliffe, the leader of the Allied troops who defended Bastogne in 1944.
- Bois Jacques. This is the woods where the Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division dug in. The 101st Airborne spread out in a thin line all around Bastogne, but the Bois Jacques is the place where you can still see some of their foxholes.
- 101st Airborne Museum. Located in a former Belgian Army officers’ mess, the 101st Airborne Museum is a gem. The historic building is small enough that you feel like you are visiting someone’s home.
- Bastogne War Museum & Mardasson Memorial. Considered a turning point in WWII, the Battle of the Bulge (aka the Battle of Bastogne) was one of the most significant battles in the Second World War.
- Bastogne Barracks. If you just can’t get enough of tanks, WW2 military vehicles, weapons, and all kinds of war memorabilia, then you might also enjoy a visit to the Bastogne Barracks.
- St. Peter Church. Bastogne town has more to offer than just its war sights. One of the places that are well worth a quick visit is St. Peter Church (Eglise Saint-Pierre) right in the center of town.
- The Treves Gate. The Treves Gate (The Gate of Trier – a nearby German city) is one of the last remaining medieval buildings in Bastogne. Built in 1332, this city gate is all that remains of the city walls and fortifications of that time.
May 14, 2020 · Bastogne is a small town in Belgium’s Luxembourg area on the crossing of the rivers Rhine and Meuse, and lies beautifully nested in a lush, green valley, perfect for long hikes and lazy afternoons sunbathing on the river banks.
The Bastogne War Museum and Bastogne War Rooms offer you a contemporary interactive context of the causes, events and consequences of the Second World War, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of the Bulge.
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