Brussels-Capital district, Belgium

Places to visit near Brussels

Brussels is a city in Brussels-Capital district, Belgium, home to about 1,019,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 275 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 57 museums and 51 parks. The must-see places are Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk (1 km), Saint Catherine Tower (1 km) and Bruxella 1238 (1 km).

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Brussels at a glance

Location
Brussels-Capital district, Belgium
Population
about 1,019,022
Coordinates
50.8505° N, 4.3488° E
Places within 50 km
275 (275 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Brussels

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brussels: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Brussels

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Maison du Roi - Broodhuis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brussels

62 churches within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Brussels

57 museums within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Bruxella 1238 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Brussels

51 parks within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Garden of the Mont des Arts (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brussels

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Grand Place (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brussels

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brussels. The closest is Étangs d'Ixelles - Vijvers van Elsene (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Brussels

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brussels
  2. 1 km Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk · church, Brussels-Capital
  3. 1 km Saint Catherine Tower · church, Brussels-Capital
  4. 1 km Bruxella 1238 · museum, Brussels-Capital
  5. 1 km Brussels City Museum · museum, Brussels-Capital
  6. 1 km St. Nicholas' Church · church, Brussels-Capital
  7. 0 km Back to Brussels

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How to reach Brussels

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    Within 15 km of Brussels

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brussels by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6666Maison du Roi - Broodhuis (1 km)
    Churches6262Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk (1 km)
    Museums5757Bruxella 1238 (1 km)
    Parks5151Garden of the Mont des Arts (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1818Grand Place (1 km)
    Other attractions1717Het Zinneke (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Étangs d'Ixelles - Vijvers van Elsene (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (4 km)
    Buddhist sites11Salesian Monastery (10 km)

    Brussels: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brussels?

    Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk (church, about 1 km), Saint Catherine Tower (church, about 1 km), Bruxella 1238 (museum, about 1 km), Het Zinneke (attraction, about 1 km), Stock Exchange (attraction, about 1 km), St. Nicholas' Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brussels?

    275 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 57 museums, 51 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brussels?

    Maison du Roi - Broodhuis, about 1 km by road; Charles Buls - Karel Buls (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brussels?

    Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk, about 1 km by road; Saint Catherine Tower (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Brussels?

    Bruxella 1238, about 1 km by road; Brussels City Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brussels?

    Start in Brussels, visit Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk, then Saint Catherine Tower, then Bruxella 1238, then Brussels City Museum, then St. Nicholas' Church, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brussels?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Brussels

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brussels’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.