Laeken Park
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Laeken Park - by Visit Brussels
Description
Laeken Park is an 186ha park in the north of Brussels. It was designed in the 1870s by Édouard Keilig with some English influences and houses several monuments including the Royal Palace of Laeken (the official home of the Belgian Royal Family), the dome-shaped Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, the neo-Gothic Church of Our Lady, a Chinese Pavilion, and the Japanese Tower.
Access & Transport
The park is located 5km north of the historical center of the city. Tram line 3 skirts along the eastern edge whilst lines 62 and 93 serve the south-western end and line 7 the north-eastern next to the Atomium. Metro line 6 also stop close by along the western side at Bockstael and Stuyvenbergh.
Instructions & Recommendations
The Atomium / Mini-Europe and Train World are located just outside the park but at opposite ends. The Royal Greenhouses can only be visited at certain times of the year.
Environmental & Social
A green attraction. Positive for the community as green spaces make for a better living environment
Conclusion
The parc is one of the go-to places for residents and travellers looking for green spaces within the city but is also an attraction by itself thanks to the various monuments located there. A breath of fresh air.
Key positive
Very scenic
Several attractions within walking distance
Key negative
None
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:1h 20m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo