Heritage Sites in Eupen
Eupen’s heritage reflects its history as a center for the textile industry and its position within the German-speaking community of Belgium. This collection features Baroque religious architecture, including the 18th-century St. Nikolaus Church, and medieval fortifications like Schloss Libermé. The list also highlights well-preserved townhouses from the 18th century, such as Haus Grand Ry, alongside significant regional monuments and chapels that illustrate the city's evolution from a medieval settlement to a prosperous industrial hub.
A Sankt Nikolaus Pfarrkirche
An 18th-century Baroque parish church in the Upper Town, designed by architect Joseph Moretti and featuring a rich interior.
B Kirche zur Unbefleckten Empfängnis (Klosterkirche)
A former Capuchin monastery church built in the 17th century, featuring a simple Baroque facade and historic religious art.
C Pfarrkirche St. Joseph
A 19th-century Neo-Gothic parish church located in Eupen's Lower Town, serving as a landmark for the local community.
D Schloss Libermé
A historic moated castle located in the Kettenis district, with origins dating back to the 14th century.
E Burg Stockem
A medieval castle complex featuring a prominent residential tower and historic fortifications in the Stockem district.
F Haus Grand Ry
An 18th-century former cloth maker's mansion, currently serving as the seat of the government of the German-speaking community.
G Grenz-Echo
A preserved 18th-century townhouse on the market square, currently housing the offices of the regional newspaper.
H Church of Peace
A Protestant church built in the 19th century, known for its distinctive architecture in a predominantly Catholic region.
I Werthkapelle - Kapelle St. Lambertus
One of Eupen's oldest religious buildings, dating back to the late 17th century and located on the Werthplatz.
J Kriegerdenkmal
A memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the 1866 Austro-Prussian War and the 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War.
K Kapelle St. Johannes der Täufer (Bergkapelle)
A 17th-century chapel, commonly known as the Bergkapelle, located on a hill overlooking the town center.
L Kapelle St. Michael
A small Baroque chapel built in 1727, located in the historic Stockem district.
M Haus zur Rose
A historic 18th-century townhouse on Gospertstraße, showcasing traditional regional architecture from the city's textile era.
N Haus Nispert
A former manor house dating from the mid-17th century, featuring a classic facade and historic grounds.
O Haus Mennicken
A listed 18th-century building on Werthplatz, representative of the architectural prosperity during Eupen's textile boom.
P Sankt Johannes-Baptist Enthauptungskapelle
A private Baroque chapel in the Nispert district, built in the early 18th century with ornate period details.
Q Ehemaliges Altenheim & Waisenhaus
A protected 18th-century building that formerly served as an orphanage and home for the elderly.
R Kloster Heidberg Bildungs- und Begegnungszentrum der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens
An 18th-century former convent, now a seminar and meeting center for the German-speaking community.
S Waldenburgshaus (Wirtschaftshof)
A moated castle and former estate, also known as Schloss Merols, located in the rural outskirts near Kettenis.
T Pfarrkirche Sankt Katharina
A Catholic parish church in Kettenis, featuring architectural elements spanning from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
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