Best Parks nature in Brussels
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From the classic Parc du Cinquantenaire and Parc de Bruxelles, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 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 · 533 reviews
Lose yourself in the Sonian Forest, a huge woodland of beech and oak just outside Brussels. Follow quiet trails past lakes and open lawns, and spend a few hours far from city noise.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,623 reviews
Step into Kleine Zavelsquare, a refined Neo-Renaissance garden beside an ancient church. Admire the fountain and the statues, then rest on a bench in this quiet corner of central Brussels.
★ 4.5 · 2,949 reviews
Wander through Parc de Wolvendael, a leafy hillside park in Uccle. Follow its wooded paths up and down the slopes, then rest on a bench overlooking the open lawns.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 1,247 reviews
Slip into Egmont Park, a quiet former palace garden tucked between Rue aux Laines and Boulevard de Waterloo. Wander past statues and historic buildings, then rest by the central café.
★ 4.5 · 6,238 reviews
Wander through Leopold Park, a green English-style retreat in the centre of Brussels. Circle the pond, follow shaded paths and spot the medieval tower rising among the trees.
★ 4.4 · 3,672 reviews
Explore Parc Duden, a hilly wooded park in Forest that feels like a hike close to the city. Follow shaded trails among tall trees, stop at the benches and pass statues and grassy fields.
★ 4.7 · 1,061 reviews
Wander through Jardins du Fleuriste, a tranquil garden at the edge of Brussels. Find your way through small labyrinths, climb the observation tower and linger beside the lake.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 175 reviews
Explore Jean Massart Botanical Garden, a peaceful green refuge in Auderghem. Stroll beside ponds and lakes while discovering the garden's rich variety of plants and trees.
★ 4.7 · 2,147 reviews
Step through the walls of Parc Tenbosch, a tucked-away green retreat in Ixelles. Follow its hilly paths past mature trees and flower beds, then settle on a bench with a book or a coffee.
★ 4.6 · 9 reviews
Discover Rouge-Cloître, a peaceful nook of woods, ponds and old priory remains near Brussels. Wander its shaded paths at an easy pace and enjoy the calm just beyond the city.
★ 4.6 · 863 reviews
Escape to Parc Tournay-Solvay, a peaceful suburban park in Watermael-Boitsfort. Stroll around its lake and ponds, admire the circular rose garden, and look for the château ruins among the trees.
★ 4.5 · 597 reviews
Pause at Jean-Félix Hap Park, a small green haven in the middle of Etterbeek. Circle the pond, rest in the gazebo and settle on a bench with a picnic or a book.
★ 4.2 · 148 reviews
Slip into Parc Pierre Paulus, a small hillside park in the heart of Saint-Gilles. Climb its gentle slope, find a bench or a patch of grass, and enjoy a quiet picnic away from the street.
Brussels · 🌳 Nature
Parc du Cinquantenaire
1h
Parc de Bruxelles
45 min
Cambre Woods
1h30
Sonian Forest
2h30
Josaphat Park
Woluwe Park
Kleine Zavelsquare
20 min
Parc de Wolvendael
Georges Henripark
Egmont Park
Leopold Park
30 min
Parc Duden
Jardins du Fleuriste
Parc de Forest
Jean Massart Botanical Garden
Parc Tenbosch
Rouge cloître
1h15
Parc Tournay-Solvay
Jean-Félix Hap Park
Parc Pierre Paulus
