Vielsalm

Vielsalm is best known in Wallonia for coticule, the fine-grained natural whetstone long quarried in the surrounding Ardennes. The town lies on the Salm River in Belgium’s wooded southeast, where low ridges, valleys and dense forest define the landscape. Lac des Doyards, a small lake close to the centre, provides a calm counterpoint to the town’s former quarrying identity. Vielsalm also keeps local folklore alive through the Macralles du Val de Salm, a celebrated witches’ tradition performed in the town. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Vielsalm and the Ardennes relate to their surroundings.

Generated by AI