Title: Visit La Gleize: Best of La Gleize Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in La Gleize](https://expedia.ca/La-Gleize-Hotels.d3000044278.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in La Gleize](https://expedia.ca/La-Gleize-Vacation-Rentals.d3000044278.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[La Gleize Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-La-Gleize.d3000044278.Car-Rental-Guide)[La Gleize Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/La-Gleize.d3000044278.Destination-Travel-Guides) # La Gleize ## Travel Guide ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000044008/0b9af8d2-0744-4488-ada7-272c39d93f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000044008/0b9af8d2-0744-4488-ada7-272c39d93f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit La Gleize - La Gleize Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in La Gleize ![Van der Valk Hotel Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039700/1039623/7ce21bbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Van der Valk Hotel Spa Place Royale 39 Spa CA $152 CA $166 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (659 reviews) Excellent room, location all the amenities were there in room. Nice breakfast Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1039623&PinnedHotelID=1039623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000044278) ![ibis Liège Seraing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/799800/799711/8f489053_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Liège Seraing Route Du Condroz 15b Seraing CA $117 CA $126 total Feb 15 - Feb 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (418 reviews) The room was clean and nice, the bedding and bed comfortable, the bathroom and furniture basic but functional. We did not have problems with noise, but we did notice that sound travels between the rooms some. Both the hotel breakfast and the nearby Point Chaud were great for breakfast, and Odds sports ... Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=799711&PinnedHotelID=799711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000044278) ![Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565600/565518/7b5bbdc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa 40, Avenue Leopold II Spa CA $159 CA $180 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews) Great comfy stay. Very well priced and food was lovely. Was inconsistent with breakfast as various items didn’t arrive on day one it was highlighted on day 2 as they arrived which was too late. Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=565518&PinnedHotelID=565518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000044278) [See all 1,872 properties in La Gleize](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000044278) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Villa Elie](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91620000/91616900/91616892/7a4754d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Elie Malmedy Région Wallonne Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Malmedy. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Malmundarium ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews) Urlaub in Malmedy Villa Elly Das Haus ist eine Super Lokation. Leider fehlte der Billiardtisch aus der Beschreibung. Im Umkreis (bis 1 Autostunde) gab es Ausflugsziele für jedes Alter. Ortskern Malmedy ist interessant mit zahlreichen kleinen Geschäften. Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Malmedy-Hotels-Villa-Elie.h91616892.Hotel-Information) ![Le Baron Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114150000/114149200/114149169/c2e83d99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Baron Apartments 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Stavelot-Hotels-Le-Baron-Apartments.h114149169.Hotel-Information) ![zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523300/112523203/31dcdabe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### zwEIFELlos - the vacation apartment Monschau NRW Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Monschau. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Monschau Castle and Rotes Haus Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Immaculate property and so much bigger than expected. A fabulous place to stay, would highly recommend, and Margit a lovely host. 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