Heysel Park
Heysel Park, located on the Heysel Plateau in the north of Brussels, is an expansive recreational area that is home to some of the city's most iconic attractions. The park was originally laid out for the 1935 World Exhibition and later expanded for Expo 58, for which the famous Atomium was built. Today, visitors will find the Atomium alongside the King Baudouin Stadium, Mini-Europe, Bruparck and the ADAM Brussels Design Museum.
Heysel Park is fully wheelchair accessible. The wide, paved paths throughout the park are flat and comfortable to navigate by wheelchair. Several adapted restrooms are available near the various attractions. Spacious accessible parking spaces are located at the different parking entrances around the plateau. The esplanade around the Atomium offers a flat, open area that is easy to traverse.
Heysel Park is reachable by metro line 6 (Heysel station), which is fitted with a lift. Tram 7 and bus 83 also serve the plateau. A visit to the park combines perfectly with the Atomium, Mini-Europe or the nearby Royal Domain of Laeken.
Good to know
- Reservation
- The park is public and free to enter; for the Atomium, Mini-Europe or events at the stadium, buy tickets online in advance (timed slots in high season).
- Busy and quiet times
- On summer weekends and during major events at Brussels Expo or the stadium the plateau is very busy; weekday mornings and afternoons stay calmer.
- Things to note
- The wide paved paths are flat and especially wheelchair-friendly; no notable limitations for the park itself.
- Visit tip
- Travel via metro line 6 (Heizel stop) with lift, or tram 7 / bus 83; combine with the Atomium, Mini-Europe or a walk in the Royal Domain of Laeken.
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