The Strépy-Thieu funicular lift, a river gem in Wallonia

Located in Le Rœulx, the Strépy-Thieu funicular lift is the biggest boat lift in the world. An absolute must see if you are travelling through the Hainaut region.

The visit of Strepy Thieu is rich in discoveries. Expect an impressive machinery room, a superb panorama of the site and the region, animated scale models, interactive games and an exhibition presenting the fossils discovered during the construction.

Visit and boat cruise

The immersive trail “A land of geniuses” will make you relive the most important moments in Belgium’s advances: art, music, painting, sport but also comic books. A wonderful way to know more about Belgian icons.

By taking the funicular lift, you also get the cross the 73.15 m water drop by boat.
May to end of August, 4 departures every Sunday.