The LGWA 2026 Conference will take place in the vibrant city of Liège, Belgium, a destination that blends rich cultural heritage with modern dynamism. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Liège offers an inspiring setting for international exchange and collaboration.
University of Liège - place du 20 Août, 7 - 4000 Liège
 Town hall of Liège |  Fragnée Bridge |
 Courthouse
|  La Belle Liégeoise Footbridge |
 View of the Meuse River and the Fragnée Bridge
|  View of the city
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 The stairs of Montagne de Bueren |  View of the city |
 Liège-Guillemins Railway Station – designed by architect Calatrava |  Liège Cathedral
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Accomodation
⭐ Conference-friendly “Style and design” (walking distance / central)
- Van der Valk Sélys Liège
- Yust Liège
- Blooma Hotel Liège Centre - Handwritten Collection
- Pentahotel Liège
- Amosa Liège City Centre Hotel
- Hotel Neuvice
🏢 Modern & business-oriented hotels
- Van der Valk Hotel Liège Congrès
- Radisson Liège City Centre
- Ibis Style Liège Guillemins
- Ibis Liège Centre Opéra
💸 Budget & practical options
- Hotel Hors Château
- Hotel de l'Univers
- Hotel Les Acteurs
- Liège Youth Hostel - Auberge Georges Simenon
- Hotel de la Couronne
🏡 Charming stays
Appart-Hotel
- Appart-Hotel Léopold Liège Centre
- Amosa Liège City Apart Gerardrie
- Amosa Liège City Centre Apart Donceel
Bed and Breakfast
Travel
You can reach the city either
By train:
By plane:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport - CRL
How to get to Liège :
- Bus or Flibco shuttle & Train
- Bus : Charleroi Airport → Charleroi-Central station (20 min)
- SNCB Train : Charleroi-Central → Liège-Guillemins (~1h30 to 2h -may include a transfer)
- Only by Bus
- Direct Flibco bus from Charleroi Airport → Liège (Guillemins or city center)
How to get to Liège :
- Direct train from the airport (recommended)
- Go to the train station located directly under Brussels Zaventem Airport and take a SNCB train to Liège-Guillemins (Some trains are direct, others require 1 transfer usually in Brussels or Leuven)
- Via Brussels (if no direct train is available) :
- Train from Zaventem → Brussels-Midi
- Train Brussels-Midi → Liège-Guillemins
