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La Grand Place featuring a statue or sculpture

La Grand Place

The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.

La Grand Place
Atomium which includes a city

Atomium

The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.

Atomium
Avenue Louise

Avenue Louise

During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Avenue Louise
Brussels Christmas Market

Brussels Christmas Market

You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Brussels Christmas Market
European Union Parliament Building

European Union Parliament Building

After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

European Union Parliament Building
Royal Palace of Brussels featuring a castle, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Royal Palace of Brussels

Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Manneken Pis Statue featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture as well as a large group of people

Manneken Pis Statue

This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.

Manneken Pis Statue
Place du Grand Sablon featuring street scenes and a city

Place du Grand Sablon

This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.

Place du Grand Sablon
Mini-Europe showing heritage architecture and a city

Mini-Europe

Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.

Mini-Europe
La Grand Place which includes château or palace, a square or plaza and a city

Brussels

Photo by Richard Raida

Zaventem

Photo by Thierry Royls

Kortenberg

Frequently asked questions

Is Tervuren worth visiting?
Famous for its history and nature, discovering cool things to do in Tervuren is easy. Be sure to add Africa Palace to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Tervuren?
Africa Palace is a great place to start your getaway adventures. Remember to check out the shopping and dining options in Tervuren while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tervuren?
Spend a day visiting Africa Palace and see why it's rated as the top tourist attraction near Tervuren.
Is three days enough to stay in Tervuren?
With a three-day escape to Tervuren, it'll be easy to experience the area's many great sights, such as Africa Palace and Ter Meeren Castle.
What are some activities to do in Tervuren with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a fun-filled itinerary is the key to a stress-free getaway. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do in Tervuren with kids.

What to do in Tervuren for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food connoisseur or fan of nature, there are plenty of things to do in Tervuren for adults including Royal Museum for Central Africa.
Are there free things to do in Tervuren?
One of the best free things to do in Tervuren is Africa Palace. You can also stroll to nearby neighbourhoods and enjoy public parks and other green spaces in this area. For more suggestions, simply ask a local tour guide.