Parken en natuur in België

Parks & Nature Highlights

This list features Belgium’s diverse parks and nature reserves alongside historic observation towers and fortifications. Highlights include protected natural habitats, urban parks in Charleroi and Brussels, medieval bell towers with panoramic views, and heritage sites reflecting the country’s cultural and architectural legacy.

Parks & Nature Highlights — Kaart

A

Biberhabitat

Protected riverine habitat supporting native wildlife, including beavers.

B

Ancienne carrière de l'eau Bleue

Former quarry transformed into a protected natural area with diverse flora.

C

Pont Camus

Natural reserve featuring local biodiversity and water landscapes.

Joseph de Ferraris / CC BY-SA 4.0

D

Parc de la Serna

Urban park near Charleroi Airport, offering green space adjacent to industrial zones.

Jmh2o / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

Parc Reine Astrid

Public park located in Charleroi, providing recreational greenery within the city.

Michel wal / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

Parc de Wolvendael - Wolvendaelpark

Approximately 18-hectare park in Uccle, Brussels, known for varied landscapes and historic features.

MJJR / CC BY 3.0

G

Citadel Park

Ghent's most popular park with many exotic trees and natural curiosities. It also holds several museum buildings.

Ignaz Wiradi / CC BY-SA 3.0

H

Citadel of Dinant

The Citadel of Dinant is a fortress located in the Walloon city of Dinant in the province of Namur, Belgium.

Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / CC BY-SA 3.0

I

Belfry of Mons

The Belfry of Mons is one of the more recent among the belfries of Belgium and France.

J

Château de Skeuvre

Castle with notable architecture and viewpoint opportunities.

Graham Richter / CC BY 3.0

K

Belfry

Medieval bell tower standing 83 meters tall, featuring Brabantine Gothic architecture and offering panoramic views from its observation platform.

Mlefter / CC BY-SA 3.0

L

Quai of the Rosary

Historic quay known for its picturesque canal views and as a former salt harbor and rosary market site.

MJJR / CC BY 3.0

M

Graslei and Korenlei

Historic quay featuring medieval façades, lively cafés, and scenic views along the River Lys.

N

Parc du Château de l’Hermitage

Private heritage park associated with the Château de l’Hermitage.

O

Belvédère Thiry

Observation tower offering panoramic views near Coo in the Ardennes.

Thibaut Mathieu / Public domain

P

Tour du Millénaire

The tour du millénaire is a vantage point built in 2001 in Gedinne, Belgium just meters away from the French border.

Q

Parc de l'Harmonie

Regional heritage park recognized for its cultural significance and green spaces.