Best things to do in Tervuren

Tervuren Essentials

Once a royal hunting ground for the Dukes of Brabant, Tervuren centers on its expansive 200-hectare park and the neoclassical AfricaMuseum. This collection features the archaeological ruins of the medieval Tervuren Castle and the 18th-century Sint-Hubertuskapel. Architectural highlights include the Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk, a church with 13th-century origins. For refreshments, the list includes Het Spaans Huis, a historic mill building situated near the park’s ponds that now operates as a café with outdoor seating.

Tervuren Castle

Tervuren Castle was a moated castle constructed by the dukes of Brabant, which later became a royal residence and hunting lodge for the…

AfricaMuseum

Housed in a neoclassical palace built for the 1910 World Exhibition, this museum focuses on the natural history, ethnography, and art of Central Africa, featuring extensive collections from the colonial era.

Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk

A church featuring a 13th-century Gothic choir and a 16th-century nave. It serves as the burial site for several Dukes of Brabant, including Anthony of Burgundy.

Sint-Hubertuskapel

An 18th-century chapel built in the Baroque and Classical styles, dedicated to the patron saint of hunters and located near the ruins of the former ducal palace.

Park van Tervuren

A 200-hectare public park characterized by its French-style gardens, interconnected ponds, and wooded paths that were once part of a royal hunting estate.

Het Spaans Huis

A historic building and former mill located at the edge of the park's ponds, now operating as a café and community hub with a focus on local products.