Plan your visit to Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

Hombourg, Belgium

Getting There

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery lies two miles northwest of the village of Henri-Chapelle, Belgium, which is four and a half miles northwest of the Welkenraedt exit (seven miles from the German border) on the Aachen-Antwerp autoroute.

Welkenraedt, the nearest train station to the cemetery, may be reached by train from Paris (Gare du Nord), Brussels and Aachen, Germany.

Admission and Hours

Business Hours

  • The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. It is open on host country holidays. During operating hours, a staff member is on duty in the visitor building to answer questions and escort relatives. Please note, admission to the cemetery ends 15 minutes before closing time.

  • The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. It is open on host country holidays. During operating hours, a staff member is on duty in the visitor building to answer questions and escort relatives. Please note, admission to the cemetery ends 15 minutes before closing time.

  • Admission is FREE and does not require booking in advance.

Address and Additional Information

Etiquette

Please remember that ABMC cemeteries are sacred burial grounds, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We ask that you conduct yourself with the utmost respect and solemnity during your visit. Kindly refrain from any behavior that might disturb the peace and dignity of this hallowed place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Directions

Events at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

  • Memorial Day Ceremonies

    Memorial Day Ceremonies at ABMC cemeteries will begin Thursday May 21, 2026. The ceremonies will start at the local time listed and is expected…

  • May 24 Memorial Day Ceremonies

    Memorial Day Ceremonies at the ABMC cemeteries listed below will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The ceremony will begin at the local…

  • 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

    Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 4 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the…

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Before You Visit

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