Brussels is a capital on a human scale, full of charm and ideas to keep the whole tribe busy. Between its interactive museums, iconic attractions, green parks and sweet treats (Brussels is a foodie city), the city is ideal for a weekend or a family holiday. Get your trainers ready, download your Brussels Card and let yourself be seduced…
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Brussels in 7 points
1. A capital on a human scale and easy to navigate
The good news is that Brussels is easy to visit on foot. The Grand-Place, the Galeries Saint-Hubert, the Mont-des-Arts and the European Quarter are all within 20 minutes of each other.
When little legs get tired, the STIB network takes over: free for children under 6 years old and J Pass offered from 6 to 11 years old (€5 card).
💡 Parents’ tip : the Brussels Card (24-72 hours, from €39) offers unlimited transport and free entry to 48 museums, with a skip-the-line option for the Atomium.
2. A 100% kids-friendly cultural offer
With more than 80 museums, Brussels has something to seduce young and old alike.
- Museum of Natural Sciences : the largest dinosaur gallery in Europe, with interactive exhibitions from 6 years old.
- Capital of Comic Strips : painted walls, open-air trails and the Belgian Comic Strip Centre immerse the whole family in the world of Tintin and the Smurfs.
Good to know: many museums offer children’s discounts, creative workshops and night-time workshops during the holidays.
3. Attractions that appeal to children
- Atomium : 92 m panorama and Kids’ Sphere to imagine the house of the future.
- Mini-Europe : 350 animated monuments on a scale of 1:25, a tour of Europe in a few hours.
- Train World : giant locomotives, simulators and family entertainment in a Belle Époque station.
These places are open all year round, even out of season.
4. Ample green spaces to breathe
Almost half of Brussels is green !
- Bois de la Cambre : road closed to cars at weekends, boats, picnic and direct access to the Sonian Forest.
- Parc Royal, Parc Tenbosch, Josaphat or Rouge-Cloître : playgrounds, kiosks and summer activities.
5. A foodie city for the whole family
Here, you can eat fries with your fingers, you can enjoy waffles and chocolate.
Food-trucks on the Grand-Place or the Sablon: shrimp croquettes, pancakes, ice cream… for a well-deserved snack. And don’t forget to visit the Choco-Story museum : workshops from 7 years old to make your own tablet.
6. Multilingual and multicultural
A bilingual French/Dutch city, Brussels also speaks English fluently: convenient for international families. Diversity can be seen in street art, gastronomy and festivals.
7. Year-round events
- May : Iris Carnival
- August : Brussels Summer Festival
- December : Winter Wonders and Christmas market
It’s impossible to get bored, whatever the season.