Best Things to Do in Brussels for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Mini-Europe and Train World, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 12,539 reviews
Wander through Mini-Europe, the miniature park beside the Atomium. Stroll past 1:25-scale models of landmarks from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower and spot the small details that make each one special.
★ 4.6 · 6,657 reviews
Climb aboard Train World, set inside the historic Schaerbeek station. Walk among more than 20 locomotives and follow Belgian railway history from the first steam trains to the modern network.
★ 4.5 · 14,865 reviews
Discover the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, where dinosaurs, minerals and animal specimens fill a former-station-style building. Walk the dinosaur gallery and try the hands-on exhibits that explain evolution and biodiversity.
★ 4.4 · 114,262 reviews
Ride into the Atomium, Brussels' unmistakable steel atom rising above the Heysel plateau. Ascend through its linked spheres by escalator, browse the exhibitions and look out over the city from 92 metres.
★ 4.6 · 12,836 reviews
Walk into Autoworld, Brussels' spacious museum devoted to the automobile. Move from vintage carriages through Ferraris, Aston Martins and presidential limousines, following the evolution of car design decade by decade.
★ 4.6 · 41,231 reviews
Explore Parc du Cinquantenaire, the grand park crowned by Brussels' triumphal arch. Stroll past fountains and flower beds, admire the colonnaded buildings, and drop into one of the museums on site.
★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews
Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.
★ 4.0 · 122 reviews
Combine sightseeing by bus with a view from above on this Brussels hop-on hop-off and Ferris wheel ticket. Ride the electric buses between major sights, then rise over the city on The View.
★ 4.7 · 1,661 reviews
Roll up your sleeves for a chocolate workshop in Brussels, led by a chocolatier. Mould and decorate your own tablets and lollies, then tour Choco-Story with an audio guide and sample the chocolates.
★ 4.0 · 4,882 reviews
See Brussels at your own pace on the electric hop-on hop-off bus. Ride between the centre, the European Quarter and the Atomium, with audio commentary, and get off wherever a sight catches your eye.
★ 4.5 · 7,470 reviews
Head to Josaphat Park in Schaerbeek, a spacious park of ancient trees and rolling paths. Cross the romantic bridge, visit the small animal farm and finish with a drink at the café.
★ 4.4 · 22,101 reviews
Walk into Parc de Bruxelles, the formal royal park facing the Royal Palace. Follow its straight avenues past statues and the central fountain, then rest on a bench or stop at one of the cafés.
★ 4.6 · 14,268 reviews
Step into Cambre Woods, the sweeping woodland park on the southern edge of Brussels. Stroll tree-lined paths, circle the lake and stop for lunch at the restaurant on its small island.
★ 4.7 · 2,053 reviews
Stroll through Woluwe Park, a spacious green space built around lakes and wide lawns. Follow the water past swans and ducks, then pick a spot on the grass for a picnic.
★ 4.5 · 46,333 reviews
Discover the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a glass-roofed arcade that has welcomed shoppers since 1847. Stroll beneath its arched roof past boutiques, cafés and theatres, admiring the elegant historic architecture at any hour.
★ 4.4 · 12,688 reviews
Step inside Brussels' most unusual icon with this Atomium and Design Museum ticket. Explore the spheres' exhibitions and light installations, take in the city panorama from above, then walk over to the Design Museum.
★ 4.5 · 6,512 reviews
Step into the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, a vast free museum in Brussels. Wander among tanks, fighter jets, helicopters and medieval armour, following military storylines from the 19th century onward.
★ 4.5 · 5,664 reviews
Explore the House of European History, set in a park behind the European Parliament. Walk through the permanent exhibition on Europe's story, then browse a temporary show or stop at the cafe.
★ 4.7 · 24,892 reviews
Step inside Belgium's national church, the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula. Walk the Gothic nave, admire the stained glass, and see where the country's royal ceremonies take place.
★ 4.4 · 10,447 reviews
Follow the story of cocoa at Choco-Story Brussels, a small museum with plenty of flavour. Browse historic objects, watch a master chocolatier at work, and taste chocolate along the way.
★ 4.3 · 192 reviews
Step into the LEGO Discovery Centre in Brussels, an indoor playground built for young builders. Your children can explore the miniature world, join building workshops and watch 4D films across the themed play zones.
★ 4.7 · 680 reviews
Duck into Toone, Brussels' beloved traditional puppet theatre. Watch a marionette performance in an intimate old hall, then linger over a beer in the bar among visitors from around the world.
★ 4.1 · 157 reviews
Dive into Aqualibi, the indoor water park in Wavre with its expanded slide tower. Ride the slides, drift along the strong-current river and tackle the whitewater channel before relaxing in the pools.
★ 4.6 · 6,682 reviews
Climb into the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, one of Europe's largest Art Deco churches. Walk the vast nave, then go up to the gallery for wide views across Brussels.
★ 4.5 · 4,184 reviews
Discover Georges Henripark in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, a green space with a surprising past as a cemetery. Follow paths marked by old tombstones, let children loose on the playground and grab a snack at the kiosk.
★ 3.9 · 4,076 reviews
Enter the Comics Art Museum, set in Victor Horta's art nouveau warehouse. Browse original artwork, follow the history of the medium, and explore the floors devoted to Belgian comics.
★ 4.3 · 4,192 reviews
Head to Parc de Forest, a broad green space with open lawns and shaded woodland paths. Wander its gentle slopes, watch for noisy parrots in the trees, and unwind at the guinguette.
★ 4.5 · 153 reviews
Spend a day at Walibi Belgium, the theme park in Wavre with its themed zones and maritime Dock World. Ride the family coaster, try the rafting and cinema attractions, and see how the park changes with the season.
Best season
★ 4.7 · 210 reviews
Discover the Museum of Belgian Fries, a quirky Brussels stop dedicated to the humble potato. Browse historical objects, films and interactive games, then finish with a cone of fries and sauce.
★ 3.9 · 547 reviews
Look up at the Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, next to the Atomium. Sit beneath a 23-metre dome and watch a film that takes you through planets, stars and the wider universe.
Brussels · 🎭 Entertainment
Mini-Europe
2h30
Brussels · 🎨 Museum
Train World
1h30
Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences
Brussels · 🏛️ Landmark
Atomium
Autoworld | Brussels
Brussels · 🌳 Nature
Parc du Cinquantenaire
1h
Grand Place
30 min
Brussels · 🧭 Tours
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Ferris Wheel Combo
3h30
Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop
2h
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3h
Josaphat Park
45 min
Parc de Bruxelles
Cambre Woods
Woluwe Park
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket
Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
House of European History
1h15
St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral
Choco-Story Brussels
LEGO Discovery Centre Admission Ticket
Toone
Aqualibi Water Park Entrance Ticket
5h
National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg
Georges Henripark
Comics Art Museum | Brussels
Parc de Forest
Walibi Belgium Entry Ticket
6h
Museum of Belgian Fries including tasting
Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
