Family-Friendly Attractions In Belgium

Grand Place

Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Atomium

Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m.

Pl. de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

Manneken Pis

Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals. · Dogs allowed

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Parc du Cinquantenaire

Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums. · Dogs allowed

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Walibi Belgium

Seasonal amusement park with kids-only attractions, roller coasters, carousels & observation wheel.

Bd de l'Europe 100, 1300 Wavre, Belgium

Gravensteen

Preserved 10th-century moated castle with an armory museum, plus panoramic city views.

Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Bellewaerde

Belgium's oldest theme park with rollercoasters, gardens & a 4D cinema open April-October each year.

Meenseweg 497, 8902 Ieper, Belgium

Bobbejaanland

Family-friendly park with roller coasters, boat rides, water slides, live shows and themed shops.

Olensteenweg 45, 2460 Kasterlee, Belgium

Parc de Bruxelles

Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters. · Dogs allowed

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Citadelle de Dinant

Medieval fortress & history museum reached by 408 steps or cable car, with panoramic valley views.

Chem. de la Citadelle 1, 5500 Dinant, Belgium

Mount of the Arts

Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Menin Gate

Iconic British war memorial, inscribed with 54,896 names, & site for a daily Last Post ceremony.

Menenstraat, 8900 Ieper, Belgium

Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences

Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.

Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Mini-Europe

Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.

Av. du Football 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.

Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Choco-Story Brussels

Small museum featuring chocolate-related exhibits & live demonstrations with a master chocolatier.

Rue de l'Etuve 41, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum

Small museum with exhibits on the history of chocolate, plus demonstrations, samples & a gift shop.

Wijnzakstraat 2, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Het Steen

Landmark city center medieval fortress & Antwerp's oldest building set along the riverfront.

Steenplein 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Josaphat Park

Trees, ponds & sculptures adorn this large, popular park with paved paths & community events. · Dogs allowed

Avenue Ambassadeur van Vollenhoven, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium

Citadelpark

Built in 1875, this park on the site of a former citadel features monuments, a museum & more. · Dogs allowed

Citadelpark, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Train World

Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.

Pl. Princesse Elisabeth 5, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium

Leopold Park

English-style urban park with mature trees & lake, plus medieval tower dating from the 15th century. · Dogs allowed

1040 Brussels, Belgium

Les Jardins d’Annevoie

Landscaped, 18th-century gardens with waterfalls, ponds & fountains fed by natural springs.

Rue des jardins 37 a, 5537 Anhée, Belgium

Comics Art Museum

Comic-book museum with original artwork & reading room, set in Victor Horta's art nouveau warehouse.

Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Jungle City - Amusement park

Adventure park for kids with climbing frames & rides, glow-in-the-dark mini golf & a petting zoo.

Quai des Vicinaux 34, 7500 Tournai, Belgium

Parc Chlorophylle

Forest park with a treetop walkway, an educational trail & themed playgrounds, plus guided tours.

Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais 60, 6960 Manhay, Belgium

Congress Column

47-m. column commemorating the 1830 National Congress that created Belgium's first constitution.

Pl. du Congrès, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Aventure Parc

Family-friendly outdoor adventure park with circuits through trees, forest jumps & kids' play area.

Rue Sainte-Anne 154, 1300 Wavre, Belgium

Triumphal Arch

Erected in 1905, this grand monument in a park features a triple arch topped by a bronze sculpture.

Tun. Loi 27, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stardust Park

Bumper cars, climbing & ball games in indoor play park for ages 2-12, plus lounge bar & restaurant.

Av. du Globe 36, 1190 Bruxelles, Belgium

Boudewijn Seapark

Theme park with sea life center for dolphin & seal shows, plus wild river & old-time carnival rides.

Alfons de Baeckestraat 12, 8200 Brugge, Belgium

parc Louise-Marie

· Dogs allowed

5000 Namur, Belgium

Enygma

Pl. de l'Albertine 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Rocher Bayard

Rue Defoin, 5500 Dinant, Belgium

Ecopark Adventures Tournai

Rue de l'Orient 1, 7500 Tournai, Belgium

Palais du Coudenberg

Museum & archaeological site on medieval palace foundations with excavations on display.

Pl. des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Yorkshire Trench and Dug Out

Bargiestraat, 8904 Ieper, Belgium

Fraxinus Aventure

Fagne de, Deigné 3, 4920 Aywaille, Belgium

Lake of Love

Minnewater, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Trot-e-fun

Rue de la Tassenière 67, 5500 Dinant, Belgium

La Tour de Tournai

Av. des Nerviens 49, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium

Grotte de Floreffe

Av. Charles de Gaulle 6, 5150 Floreffe, Belgium

Crypt Of The Martyrs' Square

Pl. des Martyrs, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Searching for Utopia - Jan Fabre

Rue Notre Dame 11, 5000 Namur, Belgium

Porte-bonheur de la cité Montoise

Grand Place 23/25, 7000 Mons, Belgium

Steps to Dunes

Koninklijke Baan 185, 8421 De Haan, Belgium

Sculpture Madame Chapeau

Rue des Moineaux 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Visserskruis

Oomokaai, Omookaai, 8380 Brugge, Belgium

De Dijver park

8000 Bruges, Belgium

Fresque BD Spirou

Rue Notre Dame De Gráces 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium