Belvédère Castle, Brussels

#92 among attractions in Brussels

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Belvédère Castle is a Belgian royal residence in Laeken, Belgium, which currently houses Albert II of Belgium and his wife, Queen Paola of Belgium. ()

Local name: Château du Belvédère Coordinates: 50°53'30"N, 4°21'20"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Domaine Royal Laeken)Brussels Belgium

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Belvédère Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mini-Europe, Atomium, Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, King Baudouin Stadium.

0.8 miW
Park
Mini-Europe, Brussels
20 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Heysel Park in Brussels, Belgium, Mini-Europe is a charming park that offers visitors a unique journey through the European Union in miniature. This delightful attraction showcases replicas of the most famous buildings and monuments from...
0.7 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Sculpture
Atomium, Brussels
17 min walk • The Atomium is an iconic landmark towering over the Brussels skyline with its futuristic and unique design. Constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58), this architectural marvel stands at an impressive height of 102 meters and represents an iron crystal...
~1620 ftSE
Palace
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, Brussels
8 min walk • The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, an architectural masterpiece of iron and glass, stand as a testament to Belgium's rich heritage, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace of Laeken in Brussels. Constructed in the 19th century, these grandiose greenhouses are a...
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
25 min walk • The King Baudouin Stadium, a beacon of sports and entertainment, stands proudly in the city of Brussels, Belgium. This iconic sport venue has a storied history and is known for hosting a plethora of significant events, including football matches, athletics...
~1850 ftSE
Forts and castles
Palace of Laeken, Brussels
9 min walk • The Palace of Laeken, a regal emblem of Brussels, stands as a testament to Belgium's rich royal history. This stately castle, set within expansive grounds, serves as the official residence of the Belgian Royal Family. It is situated in the Laeken neighborhood of the...
~1340 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museums of the Far East, Brussels
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the Museums of the Far East stand as an exquisite cultural gateway to the arts and history of the Asian continent. These museums, a complex comprising the Chinese Pavilion, the Japanese Tower, and the Museum of Japanese Art, offer...
0.9 miS
Church, Joseph Poelaert, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of Laeken, Brussels
23 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Laeken, with its towering Gothic Revival spires, is a majestic sight in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. This 19th-century church stands as a tribute to the memory of Queen Louise-Marie, the first Queen of the Belgians, who passed away in 1850.
0.8 miW
50°53'40"N • 4°20'12"E
Océade, Brussels
22 min walk • Water park, Amusement park
1.1 miSE
50°52'47"N • 4°22'23"E
Docks Bruxsel, Brussels
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Train World, Brussels
37 min walk • Train World is a railway museum in Belgium and the official museum of the National Railway Company of Belgium. It is situated in the preserved buildings of Schaarbeek railway station and in a new shed built to its north.
0.8 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Planetarium, Brussels
21 min walk • The Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium is a Belgian planetarium on the Heysel Plateau in Brussels and part of the institutions of the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Belvédère Castle?

Nearby attractions include Parc de Laeken - Park van Laken, Brussels (6 min walk), Museums of the Far East, Brussels (7 min walk), Tour Japonaise, Brussels (7 min walk), Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, Brussels (8 min walk).

How to get to Belvédère Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belvédère Castle:

Bus

Serres Royales - Koninklijke Serres • Lines: 230, 231, 232, 53 (5 min walk)
De Wand • Lines: 230, 231, 232, 53, 83 (8 min walk)

Tram

De Wand • Lines: 19, 3, 7 (7 min walk)
Araucaria • Lines: 3, 7 (10 min walk)

Metro

Stuyvenbergh • Lines: 6 (18 min walk)
Houba-Brugmann • Lines: 6 (21 min walk)

Train

Heysel - Heizel (22 min walk)
Bockstael (23 min walk)

Ferry

Pont Van Praet - Van Praet brug • Lines: Wb (27 min walk)
Quai de Heembeek - Heembeekkaai • Lines: Wb (31 min walk)