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Atomium, Brussels

#3 among attractions in Brussels

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, Sculpture
Atomium

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Completed: 1958 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 50°53'42"N, 4°20'29"E
Address

Square de l'AtomiumBruxelles-Ville (Heysel)Brussels 1020 Belgium

Contact
+32 2 475 47 75
Day trips

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

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

  • mini europe brussels~690 ftSW
  • royal greenhouses of laeken brussels0.9 miSE
  • king baudouin stadium brussels~1720 ftW
  • castle of laeken brussels0.9 miSE
  • museums of the far east brussels0.8 miE
  • church of our lady of laeken brussels1.3 miSE
  • planetarium brussels~1150 ftSW
  • laeken cemetery brussels1.2 miSE
  • belvedere castle brussels0.7 miE
  • heysel plateau brussels~990 ftNW
  • chateau du stuyvenberg brussels0.5 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Atomium open?

Atomium is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Atomium?

Nearby attractions include Mini-Europe, Brussels (4 min walk), Expo 58, Brussels (5 min walk), Heysel Plateau, Brussels (5 min walk), Planetarium, Brussels (6 min walk).

How to get to Atomium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atomium:

Train
  • Heysel - Heizel (6 min walk)
  • Bockstael (29 min walk)

Tram
  • Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
  • Saint-Lambert - Sint-Lambertus • Lines: 19, 7 (10 min walk)

Metro
  • Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
  • Houba-Brugmann • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Bus
  • Palais 12 - Paleis 12 • Lines: 83 (8 min walk)
  • Heysel - Heizel • Lines: 83, N18 (8 min walk)

Where to next? Visit bruxelles Bruxelles region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Belgium.