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A small town situated between forested hills, known for the largest waterfall in Belgium. Since the 18th century it has become a tourist attraction. A paradise for fans of active recreation, for whom there is a wide range of entertainment, such as kayaking, mountain biking, go-karting, and for children, the Plopsa Coo Amusement Park, which has been operating since 1955, and Park a Gibier, where you can admire wolves, deer, bears and many other wild animals in their natural habitat.
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The town is a great base for visiting nearby attractions. The most interesting cities include Stavelot, Spa and Malmedy. In nearby La Gleize you can visit the December 44 Museum, which tells the story of the Battle of the Bulge. The museum's biggest attraction is the most powerful tank of World War II, the Tiger. The Spa-Fancorchamps race track will delight fans of F1 and 24-hour racing. In the city there is an 18th-century church of St. Andrew. Since 1973, a hydroelectric power plant has been operating in Coo, located on the Amblève River. Most of the power plant's structures were hidden underground, which allowed the beauty of the site to be preserved. The amusement park, open during the season, is visited by approximately 300,000 tourists. The chairlift there takes visitors to the hill, which offers a magnificent view of the valley. Ambleve. In the town there is a small campsite, de la Cascade, with 30 pitches, all with electricity.
