Green Brussels

A capital city renowned for its green areas, Brussels owes this reputation mainly due to the green circle the Forêt de Soignes forms on its outskirts. An extension of the Bois de la Cambre, it contains a splendid and world-famous beech grove, as well as alleys filled with wonderful surprises.

Above all, Brussels has the highest green area ratio per capita of all European capitals. Its "village within a city" feel is partly due its many parks, gardens, woods, cemeteries and sports grounds scattered throughout the capital. The facts are clear: half of the Brussels area is made up of greenery, from the city gardens in Watermael Boitsfort to the Wolvendael park, via the Laerbeek nature reserve in Jette or the parc de la Woluwe. Embrace Brussels and enjoy the rush of oxygen!

Sports & Leisure

Nightlife & Parties

Mini-golf, maximum fun

Fancy a round of golf, but don't have the finances nor a membership to access the greens in Brussels? Don't worry, Brussels also has some good places.

Sports & Leisure

Bruxelles 1893 : from Art-Nouveau to boardgames

Play a young Brussels architect and influence the development of the city in the 19th Century to make sure you leave your trace in Brussels. That's th...

Nightlife & Parties

Lawnchairs in the Brussels parks

For the nap lovers out there, the lawn chairs on the grass in Brussels are a perfect place to relax during the warmer months. But, as most people in t...

Gardens & Green Spaces

When a blue carpet spreads across the Hallerbos

Do you know the secret of the Hallerbos ? In the spring, a carpet of wild hyacinths transforms the forest floor into a sprawling blue-toned ocean…

Guided Walks

Architectural Brussels

Brussels abounds in architectural pearls...

Sports & Leisure

Terraces for adults and playgrounds for the children 28 juin 2006

But what can one do with the children whilst one unwinds? The most enticing option - and one nobody will disagree with - is to find a playground close...