What's Laken Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, look no further than Laken. Spend an afternoon at Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium or Mini-Europe. There's plenty more to see, including Royal Greenhouses of Laeken and Royal Castle of Laken.
How to Get to Laken
Flying to:
- Brussels Airport (BRU), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Laken
- Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Laken
- Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi), 30.1 mi (48.4 km) from Laken
Getting to Laken on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Centenaire Tram Stop
- Stuyvenbergh Station
- De Wand Tram Stop
Things to See and Do in and around Laken
What to See in Laken
- Royal Castle of Laken
- Heysel Park
- Atomium
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Brussels Expo
Things to Do in Laken
- Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
- Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
- Mini-Europe
- Musées d’Extrême-Orient
- Streetlight Museum
Other Popular Laken Attractions
- Monument to the Dynasty
- Gudule Winery