Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels

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The Vrije Universiteit Brussel listen is a Dutch and English-speaking research university located in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health Campus, Brussels Technology Campus and Brussels Photonics Campus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°49'22"N, 4°23'43"E

Address

2 Boulevard de la Plaine - PleinlaanIxelles (Universite)Brussels Belgium

Contact

+32 2 629 21 11

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Natural Sciences, Autoworld Museum, Stoclet Palace, Royal Museums of Art and History.

1.3 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Museum of Natural Sciences, Brussels
33 min walk • The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels, Belgium, stands as a bastion of knowledge, offering a fascinating glimpse into the biological and geological wonders of our planet. Situated in the European Quarter, this esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive...
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Autoworld Museum, Brussels
30 min walk • The Autoworld Museum in Brussels is a paradise for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the impressive halls of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, this museum offers a stunning collection of over 250 vintage cars, classic models, and motoring artifacts.
1.3 miNE
, Art Nouveau architecture, Palace
Stoclet Palace, Brussels
32 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in Brussels, Belgium, the Stoclet Palace stands as a testament to early 20th-century opulence and architectural innovation. This mansion, a masterpiece of the Vienna Secession movement, was designed by the Austrian...
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the Royal Museums of Art and History stand as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Belgium. This prestigious institution is a composite of several museums, including the Cinquantenaire Museum, the Musical Instruments Museum...
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum
Cinquantenaire Museum, Brussels
30 min walk • The Cinquantenaire Museum, nestled in the heart of Brussels, Belgium, is a bastion of European culture and history. Situated within the grand Cinquantenaire Park, this museum is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History and offers an eclectic collection that spans...
1.1 miN
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Art museum
Cauchie House, Brussels
28 min walk • The Cauchie House is a town house in Brussels, Belgium. It was built in 1905 by Art Nouveau architect, painter, and designer Paul Cauchie, in Etterbeek, next to the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark. Its facade is remarkable for its allegorical sgraffiti.
0.9 miW
Monastery, Church
La Cambre Abbey, Brussels
24 min walk • La Cambre Abbey or Ter Kameren Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the City of Brussels. It is located in the Maelbeek valley between the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos and the Ixelles Ponds.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
Villa Empain, Brussels
30 min walk • The Villa Empain is a private house in Art Deco style in Brussels, Belgium, built in 1930–1934 by the Swiss architect Michel Polak. It was commissioned by Baron Louis Empain, son of the Belgian industrialist Édouard Empain. Since its restoration in 2009–2011, it has been open to the public.
0.9 miW
Park
Ixelles Ponds, Brussels
25 min walk • The Ixelles Ponds or Elsene Ponds are two freshwater ponds in the Brussels municipality of Ixelles. The ponds we can see today are those spared by a 19th-century campaign of drying the wetlands of the Maalbeek valley between La Cambre Abbey and Eugène Flagey Square.
1.2 miN
Arch, Art museum, History museum
Arcade du Cinquantenaire, Brussels
32 min walk • The Cinquantenaire Arcade is a memorial arcade in the centre of the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark in Brussels, Belgium. The centrepiece is a monumental triple arch known as the Cinquantenaire Arch.
1.2 miSW
Street
Square du Bois, Brussels
32 min walk • The Square du Bois, also known as the Billionaire Square, is a private street in Brussels, Belgium. It belongs to the owners who live there and who bear the cost of maintenance, development and repair.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vrije Universiteit Brussel?

Nearby attractions include Ixelles Cemetery, Brussels (14 min walk), Salle Allende - Art contemporain, Brussels (22 min walk), Etterbeek, Brussels (23 min walk), La Cambre Abbey, Brussels (24 min walk).

How to get to Vrije Universiteit Brussel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vrije Universiteit Brussel:

Tram

Vub • Lines: 25, 7 (4 min walk)
Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station • Lines: 25, 7 (7 min walk)

Bus

Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station • Lines: 178, 179, 306, 341, 343, 348, 349, 95, E11, N08, N09 (6 min walk)
Etterbeek Plaine • Lines: E11 (5 min walk)

Train

Etterbeek (7 min walk)
Delta (12 min walk)

Metro

Hankar • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)
Delta • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)