Laken Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mini-Europe
Ever wanted to skip across 80 European cities in one afternoon? Well here’s your chance!
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Explore the great outdoors at Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, a lovely green space in Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Royal Castle of Laken
Royal Castle of Laken is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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Other neighbourhoods around Laken
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Josaphat Park, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Hotel de Bellevue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
- Atomium
- Mini-Europe
- Laeken Park
- Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
- Monument to the Dynasty
- Tomorrowland
- NATO Headquarters
- Walibi Belgium
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Brussels Christmas Market
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Brussels City Hall
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus