Parks and gardens in Brussels

Brussels offers a diverse range of green spaces, from the neoclassical Brussels Park in the royal district to the vast forest landscapes of the Sonian Forest fringes. This collection includes historic religious sites like the 14th-century Rouge Cloître and La Cambre Abbey, alongside architectural landmarks like the Cinquantenaire’s triumphal arch. Explore specialized botanical collections at Tenbosch, neo-Renaissance sculptures at Petit Sablon, and the rolling landscapes of Josaphat and Woluwe parks, highlighting the city’s 19th-century urban design and historical heritage.

Parks and Gardens in Brussels — Map

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Brussels Park

Historic urban park featuring neoclassical architecture, monuments, and open green spaces for cultural and recreational activities.

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Petit Sablon Park

Historic neo-Renaissance garden featuring sculptures, symbolic flowerbeds, and a central fountain, surrounded by notable architecture.

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Cinquantenaire Park

Historic urban park featuring a monumental triumphal arch, gardens, and several museums, serving as a cultural and recreational area.

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Jardin du Mont des Arts - Tuin van de Kunstberg

Geometric public garden situated between the Royal Library of Belgium and the Square meeting center, offering panoramic views of the city center and the spire of the Town Hall.

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La Cambre Abbey

La Cambre Abbey or Ter Kameren Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the City of Brussels, Belgium.

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Leopold Park

Leopold Park is a public park of 6.43 ha located within the Leopold Quarter of Brussels, Belgium.

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Josaphat Park

Josaphat Park is a public park of 20 ha located in the municipality of Schaerbeek in Brussels, Belgium.

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Parc Tournay-Solvay - Tournay-Solvaypark

Park in Watermael-Boitsfort featuring a mix of English-style gardens, a pond, and the ruins of a 19th-century castle.

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Parc de Wolvendael - Wolvendaelpark

An 18-hectare park in Uccle featuring varied topography, a Louis XV-style pavilion, and remnants of the former estate's wooded landscape.

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Ossegempark

A 17-hectare forest park on the Heysel plateau, designed in a naturalistic style and home to the open-air Theater of Verdure.

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Rouge Cloître Abbey

Rouge Cloître Abbey or Roodklooster Abbey is a former Augustinian priory, founded in 1367.

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Parc de la Porte de Hal - Hallepoortpark

A neighborhood park surrounding the 14th-century Halle Gate, the last remaining fortification of the second city wall of Brussels.

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Tenbosch

Tenbosch Park, Tenbosch or Tenbos, is a public park in the municipality of Ixelles in Brussels, Belgium.

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Forest Park, Brussels

Forest Park or Vorst Park is a public park located in and named after the municipality of Forest in Brussels, Belgium.

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Duden Park

Duden Park is a public park located in the municipality of Forest in Brussels, Belgium.

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Woluwe Park

Large English-style landscape park created for the 1897 World Exhibition, featuring rolling hills, three large ponds, and a wide variety of tree species.

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Forest Abbey

Forest Abbey or Vorst Abbey was a Benedictine abbey located in the Brussels municipality of Forest, Belgium.

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Parc des Étangs Mellaerts - Park van de Mellaertsvijvers

Recreational park in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre featuring large ponds used for boating and fishing, situated adjacent to the larger Woluwe Park.

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Square Ambiorix - Ambiorixsquare

Landscaped square in the Northeast Quarter surrounded by notable Art Nouveau architecture, featuring tiered gardens and decorative fountains.

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Jardin du Roi - Koningstuin

Formal public garden located near the Ixelles Ponds, designed with symmetrical paths and manicured lawns leading toward Avenue Louise.

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