Laeken, Brussels

Name: Laeken
Address: Brussels, Belgium

#127 among attractions in Brussels

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For the dog type, see Laekenois dog; for the singer, see Angèle Van Laeken ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.57 mi²Coordinates: 50°52'43"N, 4°20'55"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Vieux Laeken Est)Brussels Belgium

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Laeken – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miN
Park
Mini-Europe, Brussels
30 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...
1.2 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Sculpture
Atomium, Brussels
30 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...
0.8 miNE
Palace
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, Brussels
22 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...
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
35 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...
0.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Palace of Laeken, Brussels
20 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...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museums of the Far East, Brussels
30 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...
~1590 ftE
Church, Joseph Poelaert, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of Laeken, Brussels
8 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Planetarium, Brussels
29 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, René Magritte
René Magritte Museum, Brussels
15 min walk • René Magritte Museum is a museum in Jette, a municipality in Brussels, Belgium, devoted to the Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte. The museum is located at 135, rue Esseghem/Esseghemstraat, in the house where Magritte lived and worked for 24 years, between 1930 and 1954.
1.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Schaerbeek Beer Museum, Brussels
41 min walk • The Schaerbeek Beer Museum in the commune of Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium is a museum dedicated to Belgian beers. The museum, which is a not-for-profit association, was founded in 1993 and officially opened in March, 1994.
~1050 ftE
Cemetery
Laeken Cemetery, Brussels
6 min walk • Laeken Cemetery in Brussels is the city's oldest cemetery still in function and the resting place of the Belgian Royal Family. It is known as the Belgian Père Lachaise, after Paris' notorious cemetery, because it is the burial place of the rich and the famous and for the abundance of its funerary heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laeken?

Nearby attractions include Laeken Cemetery, Brussels (6 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Laeken, Brussels (8 min walk), René Magritte Museum, Brussels (15 min walk), Château du Stuyvenberg, Brussels (18 min walk).

How to get to Laeken by public transport?

The nearest stations to Laeken:

Metro

Bockstael • Lines: 6 (1 min walk)
Pannenhuis • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Bus

Bockstael • Lines: 230, 231, 232, 233, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 250, 251, 260, 460, 461, 53, 86, 88, N18 (4 min walk)
Gare de Bockstael - Station Bockstael • Lines: 230, 231, 232, 233, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 250, 251, 260, 460, 461, 53, N18 (3 min walk)

Train

Bockstael (2 min walk)
Tour et Taxis - Thurn en Taxis (15 min walk)

Tram

Bockstael • Lines: 62, 93 (3 min walk)
Moorslede • Lines: 62, 93 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Pont Van Praet - Van Praet brug • Lines: Wb (28 min walk)