Fort de Loncin

Fort de Loncin is a memorial site and museum in Ans, near Liege, dedicated to the First World War. The fort was part of the fortified ring around Liege and was destroyed on 15 August 1914 by a German 420 mm howitzer shell, killing 350 Belgian soldiers. Today the fort is a necropolis and a moving monument of remembrance, with a museum that tells the story of the fort and the Battle of Liege.

Accessibility at Fort de Loncin is good and certified by Access-i. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible: the main entrance is step-free, all passageways are at least 85 cm wide, the floor is level and free of obstacles, and there is an adapted toilet with an accessible washbasin. Parking is free and staff can see visitors arriving and offer assistance. All exhibition content is visible and accessible from a wheelchair.

Fort de Loncin is located in Ans, on the western edge of Liege, and is easily reached via the E40 or E42. The site is open throughout the year, except on Mondays. A visit lasts approximately one hour and provides a powerful insight into the dramatic events of August 1914 and the courage of the Belgian defenders. The fort can be combined with a visit to nearby Liege or other forts in the Liege fortified ring.