Things to see and do with kids in Brussels
Brussels is a great city for kids of all ages and nationalities
to enjoy.
Take the children for a stroll through the street of the city, and
don't forget to stop and check out with Mannekin-Pis, which the
kids will have a good chuckle at. A highlight for lovers of
cartoons is a visit to the Belgian Centre of Comic Strip Art,
featuring displays of favourites such as Tintin and the Smurfs - a
real treat for children. During the summer months, a trip to one of
Brussels' water parks is a must, such as Walibi Belgium where
dozens of slides and rides can be enjoyed. A trip to Bruparck is
not to be forgotten either, where attractions such as the Oceadium
water park, Mini Europe and the Atomium can be seen and families
are guaranteed a fun-filled day.
When the weather is miserable and taking the children outdoors
isn't an option, head to one of Brussels' fabulous museums, such as
the Brussels Children's Museum for the little ones, or the Museum
of Natural Sciences of Belgium for slightly older children where
the dinosaur exhibit is sure to thrill!
Mannekin-Pis
The distinctive statue has been described as the Eiffel Tower of
Brussels and tourists throng the streets in search of the tiny
urinating urchin. The bronze Mannekin is thought to represent the
'irreverent spirit' of Brussels, but there are numerous tales about
its beginnings....
see full detailsThe Atomium
Forget the Mannekin Pis - this is the structure that best
symbolises Brussels and certainly the one locals are more proud of.
Built for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium takes its shape and
proportions from the internal lattice of an iron atom....
see full detailsBelgian Centre of Comic Strip Art
Belgium's love of wacky humour and comic book art come together
in this wonderful museum housed in a fabulous Art Nouveau building
designed by Victor Horta. You'll see plenty of its most famous
subject, Hergé's Tintin
, as well as the
Smurfs and art from...
see full detailsMuseum of Cocoa and Chocolate
The Chocolate Museum is a fitting tribute to both the history of
the cocoa bean and the Belgian's famed love of chocolate. The first
chocolatier in the city appeared in the 1600s and today Belgians
eat an average of 9kg a year! Visit...
see full detailsBrussels Children’s Museum
With interactive and educational exhibits, the Brussels
Children's Museum is a wonderful place to take the kids to enjoy
learning and playing. From learning about colours, careers, the
body and even watching shows on themed exhibits, children will be
entertained from start to finish.
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see full detailsBruparck
This village was originally created for the 1958 World
Exhibition and houses some of Brussels' most popular tourist
attractions. The Oceadium water park, Mini Europe, a Kineopolis
cinema and the world-renowned Atomium are all located here, making
this a great day out for the...
see full detailsMini Europe
Located next to another one Brussels' most popular tourist
attractions, the Atomium, Mini Europe contains miniatures of all of
Europe's favourite attractions at a scale of 1:25. Approximately
350 attractions can be seen from around 80 cities. Mini Europe is
one of Brussels' leading...
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With dozens of exciting and thrilling rides, children will be
simply captivated at Walibi Belgium Amusement Park. With terrifying
roller coasters and children's favourite cartoon characters such as
Tweetie Pie and Bugs Bunny, your children will love you for taking
them here.
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see full detailsMuseum of Natural Sciences of Belgium
Featuring fascinating displays and exhibitions, kids will enjoy
a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium, and in
particular the dinosaur section, the largest of its kind in Europe.
Other points of interest for younger visitors are the PaleoLab
where fossils and...
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