THE HEYSEL

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The Atomium and the Heysel have enough to offer to spend one or more day(s) with your family. The Planetarium tells you everything about the universe and all its mysteries. Bruparck offers the subtropical swimming paradise, and Mini-Europe where you can see scale models of famous buildings.
Relax in the comfortable seats of one of the 24 movie theatres of the Kinepolis complex. The Village is the perfect place to relax from all the emotions : you can have a bite to eat in the restaurants or have a drink on one of the many terraces.

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On your way… (also see the list with tourist attractions linked to this walk).

Osseghem Park

Some nice stops…

The Mini-Europe restaurant.

Restaurants and cafés in Bruparck:
Chez Léon: Greek and Italian specialties.
Nightclub "Le Marquis".

Restaurant Le Beaulieu

Restaurant of the Atomium (upper ball).

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ATOMIUM (LAEKEN) © Marie-Françoise Plissart/asbl Atomium The Atomium, a mythical building from the 58 world expo, is shining brightly. You can discover several exhibitions in the spheres, during an original trail. You will also be able to enjoy the exceptional view on the city of Brussels. One sphere is designed by Alicia Framis and is reserved for children and schools: it is destined to the organisation of urban educational workshops and can accommodate school groups for "city classes". Animations, film screenings, a boutique and a restaurant at the top complete your visit to one of the most terrific buildings from the 50s. Address: Square de l'Atomium 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 475 47 71-72 know more...

BRUPARCK - THE VILLAGE (LAEKEN) © BRUPARCK Brussels The bars, cafes, taverns, restaurants, snack bars and fastfood outlets which surround the Village square offer many Belgian and foreign specialities. In addition, the Village is the venue for numerous events and activities that are organized throughout the year. Address: Boulevard du Centenaire 20 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 474 83 77 know more...

DISCOVERY ROUTE KING BAUDOUIN STADIUM (LAEKEN) © PROSPORT Bruxelles - Brussel ASBL - VZW A permanent, interactive and passionate exhibition allowing you to get to know the fascinating world of the King Baudouin Stadium. Videos, objects, and sounds will evoke the great moments of the Stadium's history, both joyful and dramatic. In the footsteps of the greatest sports and show stars, you will get a better understanding of what goes on in one of the most prestigious European stadiums. Address: Stade Roi Baudouin - Tribune 1 - Entrée Presse Avenue de Marathon 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 474 39 43 know more...

KINEPOLIS (LAEKEN) Equipped with modern sound and visual technology for maximum audience comfort, this complex of more than 7,000 seats houses 24 ultramodern auditoria and an IMAX theatre: a giant 600 m² screen which takes you into a permanent show, to the very heart of the action. Address: Boulevard du Centenaire 20 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 474 26 00 know more...

MINI-EUROPE (LAEKEN) © Mini-Europe Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistle-stop tour around Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique journey! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent. The incomparable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The gondolas and mandolins invite you to discover the charms of Venice. Follow the Thalys from Paris to the other end of France. You can make the models work yourself : the eruption of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bullfight in Seville and many more... In total 350 models and sites in a quite unequalled craftsmanship. Also visit the exhibition "Spirit of Europe" where you'll get to know the EU in a fun way. Mini-Europe... not to be missed during your visit to Bruss Address: Bruparck Avenue du Football 1 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 478 05 50 know more...

MUSEUM FOR JAPANESE ART - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (LAEKEN) © Musée d'Art Japonais The building was erected at the beginning of the 20th century and is located near the Japanese Tower and behind the Chinese Pavilion. This museum presents the collections of classical Japanese art and more specifically from the Edo Epoch (1600-1868) of the Royal Museum of Art and History. The various pieces are exhibited according to a regular rotational system. They highlight the mastery of the Japanese art on the level of metal, lacquer, paintings, xylography, textile, ceramics and sculpting. Address: Musées d'Extrême-Orient Avenue Van Praet 44 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 268 16 08 know more...

MUSEUMS OF THE FAR EAST - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (LAEKEN) © Karina Nestler Among the most peculiar architectural realizations of Leopold II are the Chinese pavilion and the Japanese tower. Open throughout the year, the Chinese pavilion contains a large collection of Chinese porcelain made for export whereas the Japanese tower offers an exceptional setting for temporary exhibitions on Japan. Both the collections and the buildings illustrate the history of the intriguing contracts between East and West. The Museum for Japanese art presents rich Japanese collections from the Royal Museums for Art and History. Address: Avenue Van Praet 44 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 268 16 08 know more...

OCEADE (LAEKEN) © Océade Subtropical aquatic park outdoors and indoors. Enjoy the everlasting summer of Oceade! Number 1 in toboggans (11 in total). Mini-toboggans for the little ones. Try the giant toboggans: blue for everyone, yellow "Cyclone" and "Ouragan" for the super-speed fanatics (80 m in 7 sec.). In addition to water sports for all ages, you can take part in different water attractions: "monkey-bridge", "climbing the waterfall",... Waves, rapids, streams, geysers, jetstreams,... all that at 29°C. Relax in an oasis of peace: bubble bath, two indoor and one outdoor sauna, solarium, garden, steam bath, bar,... Address: Bruparck Avenue du Football et du Championnat 3 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 478 43 20 know more...

PARK OF LAEKEN (LAEKEN) © Région de Bruxelles Capitale & LMRC asbl On one side the magnificent view of the city, on the other side an impressive view of the royal palace. The monument of the dynasty has, like a headland, pride of place in the heart of a sober and bare landscape. Take care, appearances are often misleading : this monument in a flamboyant Gothic style, erected in memory of Léopold I, is not the only interesting thing of the 26 hectares of park between the avenues of Parc-Royal and Jules-Van-Praet. To crown this visit, the garden of the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower, the royal estate, the park of Osseghem and the domain of Stuyvenberg open their doors. Within a few minutes away, the Heysel plateau with the entertainment of Brupark, the Atomium and the Planetarium. Address: Avenue du Parc Royal - Avenue Jules Van Praet 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 89 40 know more...

PLANETARIUM OF THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY OF BELGIUM (LAEKEN) © CC Studio / Claude Cortier The Planetarium is a magic place where you can discover the beauties of the star sky. Under a semi-spherical dome, the spectator is invited for a journey during which heaven's vault, panoramic views and astronomic images are combined. Address: Avenue de Bouchout 10 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 474 70 50 know more...