Brussels before your eyes
Looking for an XXL view of Brussels? The Ferris Wheel – The View, planted on Place Poelaert at the foot of the Palais de Justice, offers a gentle flight over the city: Zinneke, Mont des Arts, Atomium in the distance…
Day or night, its multicolored LEDs and semi-enclosed gondolas turn a simple ride into a panoramic parenthesis — ideal for the family.
We love it
- Because you climb very high without the “jolts” of a merry-go-round, you can spot the places you visit during the day from above and you watch for the monuments as if in an observation game.
- The break at the top allows for souvenir photos with the family, and the evening light transforms the cabin into a small fairytale capsule. In short, a sweet thrill, to be shared from a very young age.
The view in 5 points
- View at a relative altitude of 100 m : the wheel culminates at 55 m, already perched on one of the highest points in Brussels, for a “postcard” panorama.
- Comfort & safety : 42 semi-enclosed cabins (up to 8 people), an XXL PMR gondola and a VIP cabin ; Feeling of softness even for the most cautious.
- Generous ride : Allow about 3 laps, with a high stop for photos — perfect at sunset.
- Wow effect at night : the multicoloured LED lighting creates a halo on the skyline and makes the walk even more magical.
- All audiences : accessible to children, strollers and people with reduced mobility.
The team’s opinion
The Ferris Wheel is the panoramic shot to slip into a Brussels weekend. Safe, photogenic, accessible: it makes everyone agree, from toddlers to teenagers — and offers a reading of the city in the blink of an eye. We gladly go up there at the end of the day for the golden hour… then we go for a stroll in the Marolles.
Practical information
- AGE: All audiences (adult accompaniment recommended for the youngest).
- DURATION: 15 minutes.
- ADDRESS: Place Poelaert, 1000 Brussels (Palais de Justice).
- ACCESS: Tram 92/93 “Poelaert”; Louise metro station a few minutes away; Marolles lift (link between the upper and lower town).
- SERVICES: 8-seater cabins; PRM cabin; VIP cabin; LED lighting.
Questions
About 10 minutes and an average of 3 rotations per pass.
42 cabins. The capacity indicated varies depending on the medium (6 to 8 people per cabin)
These are semi-closed cabins (we are protected from the wind but it is not a totally waterproof bubble).
Yes: wider dedicated cab for people with reduced mobility; The attraction is announced to be accessible.
In case of adverse weather (strong wind, thunderstorm) The wheel can be adapted/interrupted.
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POELGERT COURTHOUSE & BELVEDERE:
The Poelaert square is a free viewpoint right next to the wheel: views of the rooftops, the tower of the Hôtel de Ville and, on a clear day, up to the Atomium. It is also the entrance to the monumental Palais de Justice (19th century), still under restoration but impressive to see up close.
MAROLLES DISTRICT & PANORAMIC ELEVATOR:
Take the Poelaert glass elevator to go directly down to the Marolles: vintage alleys, thrift stores and the flea market on the Place du Jeu de Balle . Popular atmosphere and street-art galore, perfect for strolling and bargain-hunting.
AVENUE LOUISE & TOISON D’OR (shopping & cafes):
A 5-minute walk from the forecourt, head towards Louise/Toison d’Or : designer windows, galleries, chic hotels and terraces along Boulevard de Waterloo and Avenue Louise. Ideal for a coffee break, window shopping or spotting some Belle-Époque facades
