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Namur Citadel Cable Car, gaining height to see the city differently

The Namur Citadel Cable Car is not simply a means of transport: it is an experience in itself, a moment suspended between sky and earth. In barely seven minutes, it connects the lively city centre to the Esplanade of the Citadel, offering along the way one of the most beautiful postcard views of Namur. As soon as the doors close and the cabin gently rises, the city takes on a new face.

An aerial crossing between the Meuse, the citadel and Namur’s landscapes

Seated in one of the twelve comfortable cabins, you glide silently above rooftops, trees and hillsides. The view opens across the city, the citadel and the lush landscapes of the Namur region, creating a surprising feeling of freedom. Everything seems calmer from above, almost serene, as if time itself had slowed down.

The cable car offers a unique viewpoint over Namur, impossible to experience otherwise. Whether travelling up to the citadel or descending toward the city centre, each journey reveals new angles and perspectives, always spectacular.

Gentle thrills and shared emotions

The height is just enough to create that pleasant and perfectly safe sense of vertigo. When passing the pylons, the cabin slows slightly: some hold their breath, others smile, delighted by the small thrill. Younger passengers even find a hint of adrenaline, comparable to a roller coaster but in panoramic form.

Visitors enjoy playing with these sensations. It is not uncommon to hear laughter, exclamations or even a few improvised lines about ski lifts. Some jokingly ask where the snow or ski rentals might be hiding—an amused nod to this unexpected aerial experience in the middle of the city.

A practical link and an extraordinary experience

Beyond the emotion, the Namur Citadel Cable Car is also a fast and efficient connection between two major points of the city. It avoids the uphill walk while turning the journey into a genuine moment of pleasure. The staff, often praised for their attentiveness and multilingual welcome, help make the experience smooth and reassuring.

Quiet, comfortable and spectacular without being overwhelming, this aerial transport appeals equally to families, couples and curious visitors looking for an original way to discover Namur.

A suspended moment to fully enjoy

What visitors remember most is the feeling of flying, of being gently carried between sky and earth with wide-open views over the city. A sensory awakening combining light thrills, emotion and wonder that remains in the memory long after the journey ends.

Opening times

• On school days in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation: Monday to Friday: 7.30-18.00 • During school holidays in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, weekends and public holidays: 10.00-18.00 - except summer school holidays (10.00-18.30) and the period between the end of the All Saints' holidays and the start of the Carnival holidays (10.00-17.00) • Closed: Mondays from October 1 to March 31; December 25 and January 1

Price

• adults: single ticket €5.50 / return ticket €8 • seniors: single ticket €4 / return ticket €6.50 • students, children (6+): single ticket €4 / return ticket €6 • children (4-5 years), disabled: single ticket €3.50 / return ticket €5 • children (0-3 years) free of charge

Tour length

7 minutes (single trip)

Group

Price Fares applicable for a minimum of 15 people • adults: single ticket €5 / return ticket €7 • seniors, students: single ticket €3.50 / return ticket €5.50 • children (4-5 years), disabled: single ticket €3.50 / return ticket €5 • children (0-3 years): free of charge

Guided tour Prior bookings at least 72 hrs in advance by email only: groupes@telepheriquedenamur.be • Coach parking available near Esplanade station (Citadel) and Rue du Bord de l'Eau near downtown station.

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