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A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
Van der Valk Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
The price is ₩143,971 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
₩143,971
₩166,374 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (661 reviews)
Excellent room, location all the amenities were there in room. Nice breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
ibis Liège Seraing

ibis Liège Seraing

3 out of 5
Route Du Condroz 15b Seraing
The price is ₩98,531 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
₩98,531
₩113,071 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Seraing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Roche-aux-Faucons and Royal Golf ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (419 reviews)
Do not book to stay here! The room was absolutely filthy, it clearly hadn’t been checked before we were put in there. We stayed for a few hours and then left as it was disgusting and we didn’t feel comfortable to stay until checkout, we actually got ready in the car park as that was cleaner. There ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

ibis Liège Seraing
Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral

Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral

4 out of 5
Route De Balmoral 33 Spa
The price is ₩250,052 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
₩250,052
₩285,187 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Spa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa - ...
8/10 Very Good! (407 reviews)
The room was comfortable, clean and spacious. It could have had a little more luxuries for the price. Some biscuits, a coffee machine and or a mini bar fridge in the room.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Silva Hotel Spa - Balmoral
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Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
Book a stay at this ski apartment in Stavelot. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Le Baron Apartments
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