You know the picture: Big Ben at knee height with the spheres of the Atomium behind it. That’s Mini-Europe, but on a route that easily takes two hours if you take the time to trigger the animations scattered along the paths.
What you do there
The park presents the monuments of the countries of the European Union reproduced in miniature, in gardens maintained all year round, with hyper-realistic settings. An interactive exhibition, “Spirit of Europe”, explains how the Union works to children (and to adults who no longer dared to ask). There is a restaurant on site, and combined visits are available with the neighbouring attractions.
Who it’s for
Families with children aged 5 to 12 first and foremost. Groups and school classes. Brussels locals who haven’t set foot there since primary school.
Practical info
- Opening hours: every day from 9:30am to 6pm, last entry at 5pm.
- Prices: adult from €21.70 online (€25 on site), child under 12 from €15.30 online (€17.90 on site), free under 115 cm.
- Metro: Heysel (line 6), then a 5-minute walk.
- Tip: book online for the reduced rate and to avoid the queue at weekends.