Things to do & places to visit in Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia, Belgium

Walloon Brabant Province province in , Belgium. Timezone: Europe/Brussels, current date and time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 4:18.

Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (26 attractions)

5.0 Musee du Souvenir 40-45 (11 reviews)
- An amazing experience
Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

This private museum is located in the beautiful village of Malèves (city of Perwez) in the former stables of the family farm. It presents the history of the World War II in the Perwez area. The periods of the 1940 invasion, the occupation and the 1944 liberation are presented as seen on a local scale. The collection consists of several thousand objects as well as more than forty mannequins arranged in little scenes in order to place the material in the context of the war period. Civilian objects also adds to this material to remember the difficulties endured by them during the last world war. Showcases are also visible to submit documents and small antique artefacts. Pictures documents and archive movies complete the visit. See more..
5.0 Wat Thai Dhammaram (7 reviews)
- Buddhist Centre
Religious Sites

The Wat Thai Dhammaram is a Buddhist centre located in Waterloo. It is a Thai temple set in a private house with a large garden. The best day to visit is on Sunday, but the centre is open everyday. The resident monk is called Luangpo Wisuddh. He is often accompanied with two or three monks from Thailand or from Belgium. Prayers are made in this temple and meditation is practiced. The traditional Buddhist holidays are also celebrated. Most Westerners drop by on Sunday or with Thai people they know and who are used to come to the centre. If you don't know anyone who can accompany you, I suggest you to call them before you arrive, at least to make sure they are there! See more..
4.5 Chateau de la Hulpe (375 reviews)
- Beauty
Parks

It's not a fair review because I grew up in the next town, and to me it's just beautiful. I am a little bias because I grew up in Belgium. My fiancé who had never been there loved it and it was very romantic to walk the grounds with her. See more..
4.5 Fondation Folon (326 reviews)
- Delightful museum
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

A small museum, but fun from the start. After watching a very short video of Folon drawing a bird, the door of the museum will open automatically and you will enter the imaginative world of Folon. I hardly knew Folon before visiting the museum, but I am a fan now. Such simple but poetical drawings, paintings and sculptures. The location of the museum is also superb, in an old renovated farm in the middle of the beautiful Solvay park. I came by car and it is probably very difficult to get here by public transport. There is also a nice bistro just across the museum. Free to visit if you have a museum-pass. See more..
4.5 Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude (150 reviews)
- Heart of Nivelles
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

We enjoyed a visit to the church while staying in Nivelles. We arrived right as a wedding was ending, so we enjoyed watching the bride and groom exit from a distance before walking around the outside and then entering the church. It is very old and quite impressive; apparently it has been mostly rebuilt after damage during the world wars, but it still looks old and was redone in the original style. There was no fee for entering, and we spent about 20 minutes enjoying the views of the inside. It's not as impressive as some cathedrals we've seen, but still worth the stop and the enjoyable location in the heart of Nivelles. See more..
4.5 Waterloo Tourisme (97 reviews)
- Excellent Starting point For your Waterloo Visit
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

Friendly and informative Staff, here is were you begin your Waterloo visit. Reasnably price.By the Full pass which enables you to see all the Waterloo attractions See more..
4.5 Bois de Lauzelle (53 reviews)
- Beautiful
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

Beautiful place. Fresh and soothing, I just did a walk along a small path there in winter and it was really nice! See more..
4.5 Musée de la Ferme d'Hougoumont (51 reviews)
- The epicentre of the Battle of Waterloo
Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

This historic farmhouse, the last authentic witness to the battle on 18 June 1815, accommodates a pioneering multimedia installation that tells the story of the “battle within the battle”. The show combines innovation with respect for memory. Hougoumont Farm was the scene of fierce and deadly fighting. It is located in a forward position that protected the Allies’ right flank, and was where Napoleon’s brother sparked off the battle. What was only supposed to be a diversionary manoeuvre at first became the most violent point of the battle. Throughout the day, the French assaults here were furious but in vain. The main building was burned to the ground. The house we see today is in fact the former gardener’s cottage. See more..
4.5 Lake Genval (50 reviews)
- Tranquil area only 20km from centre of Brussels
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

Located near the La Hulpe area in lovely wooded part of Brussels suburbs. Nice walks around the lake with a substantial hotel and a number of good restaurants overlooking the lake. Only 20 minutes out on metro from centre of Brussels. Beautiful part of Brussels to enjoy fresh air and woodlands. See more..
4.5 La Grande Abbaye de La Ramee (37 reviews)
- Very nice place
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

I recently attended a meeting here with work. The room was very small with a tiny window and no TV, they said there was no TV to make people socialise in the lounge areas. the food was excellent as was the facilities and grounds, there is a small gym and water/massage beds, did not use either but they are there to be used for no charge. The host was excellent as was the Chef's that gave a small presentation before the meal with the food and wine that we were going to have each night. The snacks in the break times were varied and excellent quality, you need some will power not to eat too much. Great place for a business conference / meeting. See more..
4.5 Site du Paradis (37 reviews)
- Lieu de ressourcement
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

Idéal pour se changer les idées et se rapprocher de la nature. Jolie promenade à faire seul au pas de course ou en flânant ❤️ See more..
4.5 Musée L (28 reviews)
- Wonderful museum at UCLouvain
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Quiet, a museum ? Not in Louvain-la-Neuve, where the Musée L makes artworks talk to each other : a Buddha next to a medieval Christ, ancient writings alongside calculating machines... The university museum of UCLouvain, with 20.000 items in its collection, explores some new and unusual encounters that tell us about the world and our humanity. Art works are not the only thing on display: the museum also presents the UCLouvain’s scientific collections. Natural history specimens, archaeological and ethnographic objects and scientific inventions are all on show in 2,600 m² of exhibition space at the heart of a building that is a landmark of modern Belgian architecture. Musée L is not like other museums: it is a place of living dialogue and exciting discovery. See more..
4.5 Parc de réalité virtuelle Terragamecenter (26 reviews)
- Great games but ‘terra’ble food rip off
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

We loved the game and everyone had a really good time - suitable for everyone and there were lots of laughs. The downside is the charge of 10€ per person for food and drink - we would’ve expected a bit more than 2 bags of Crisps and 4 bottles of soft drinks from the shop next door. In total we paid 120€ (12 people) for what cost them maximum 10€. The stuff they served should’ve been included... or they could have made a bit more effort. See more..
4.5 Les Jardins d'Aywiers (13 reviews)
- great garden fair
Gardens

Nice range of stalls with unusual plants and friendly people. I enjoyed it much more than Chelsea which is too crowded and far,far too commercial - also quite removed from "normal" gardeners. This one got the balance of rare plants and crowd pleasers just right. Will try to go again See more..
4.5 Tuin van de Japanse Toren (6 reviews)
- wonderfull
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This wonderfull piece of history is located near the royal domain. The wonderfull Japanese tower and the Chinese pavilion is located here. For people who like asian culture this is wonderfull. The garden is free for the public, the tower and pavilion are museums but can be visited for no money ... See more..
4.0 Aqualibi (613 reviews)
- Overall had an awesome experience. Can't wait to visit again.
Spent 2-3 hours Water Parks

Caribbean theming in Aqualibi and aquatic fun, now also for kids who can’t swim ! Wooden multicolored façades, exotic cocktails and sparkling salsa : the Caribbean submerge Aqualibi! Kids between 0 and 6 who can’t swim will be able to discover a new kids zone, Kiddie Bay, with splashing fountains and cascades, custom made glides and other surprises. Beside, there are numerous waterslides, a never ending wild water river, jacuzzis, huge waves, … Everything under a constant temperature of 29° ! See more..
4.0 The Wellington Museum (373 reviews)
- Museum
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums

This museum is situated in the former stagecoach station where the Duke of Wellington stayed on the nights of 17 and 18 June 1815. You can still visit the Duke's bedroom, the office where he wrote his victory report, and his aide-de-camp's bedroom. Various other rooms have been dedicated, each to an army, including authentic documents, etchings, weapons and souvenirs of the various nations that took part in the combat. There is also an impressive collection of rare weapons, such as "la Suffisante", a cannon manufactured in Douai, France in 1813 and abandoned on the battlefield. Each round weight 6 lbs. Your individual ticket for entry into the museum entitles you to an audio guide available in various languages. Next exibition "Naval First Empire" 13/01/23 to 01/05/23 See more..
4.0 Brocante du Lion (162 reviews)
- Some balls to get to the top
Flea & Street Markets

After my long awaited visit to this site I had to climb this and rightly so as the view was fantastic, you can see for miles and the lion is so big , which makes me wonder , how did they ever get this up there ? , a lot of steps so bring water and rest at the top and enjoy the view . Be careful coming dow as the steps are quit step . Fantastic site indeed . See more..
4.0 Napoleon's Last Headquarters (96 reviews)
- The museum has just opened again - Great visit !
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Napoleon's Last Headquarters is a human-scale museum. Its fascinating testimonials and anecdotes by famous figures from Napoleon's Army plunge older visitors into the night of June 17th-18th, 1815, while kids get to play on the fun interactive itinerary. Open to all, accessible to reduced-mobility, hearing-impaired (video guide in sign language) and visually-impaired visitors. See more..
4.0 Parc de la Dodaine (89 reviews)
- Nice relaxing park for taking a stroll and to relax.
Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Parks

Nice relaxing park for taking a stroll and to relax. There is a kids playground at one end. Nivelles is also a nice town to spend a day in. See more..
4.0 The Provincial domain of Hélécine (77 reviews)
- Quiet place, very relaxing
Parks

A typical provincial domain, some BBQ places available (upon request). Walking paths near the lake, forest See more..
4.0 Eglise St-Joseph (77 reviews)
- Free Feast for the Eyes
Churches & Cathedrals

It only costs you time to visit. If you're religious or into old architecture, it's definitely worth a quick stop. Inside the church you'll find many memorial plaques from the Battle of Waterloo that were salvaged. See more..
4.0 Les Ruines Medievales de Poilvache (36 reviews)
- One of the biggest middle age castles in the area
Thursday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins

Poilvache is the largest still existing medieval fortification in the Meuse Valley. Located at less than 5 km from Dinant, the site of Poilvache lies on a calcareous spur overlooking the river and the picturesque village of Houx. The 13-15 century walls and several towers protected the "Town" and the "Castle" of Poilvache (2,5Ha "intra muros") See more..
4.0 Le Petit Train du Bonheur (15 reviews)
- ChCharming litlle steam train... must do for small and big kids up to 99 ;-)
Spent 2-3 hours Scenic Drives

For decennia this little summer train makes the joy of lots of people. It is a short and slow circuit, but the enthusiasm of the volonteers in their authentic costumes is absolutely adorable. This used to be a small track for the workers in the regional stone quarries, now some steam and some diesel engines are fun to spot. Old style café is open since some years during the trips, a journey back in time. Do watch the opening times, trains also available for private hire. See more..
4.0 Waterloo Flea Market (5 reviews)
- Everything you can think of is here!
Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets

It is a true experience, you need to spend at least one hour here, you can find from junk to real gems, it is huge and it is fun. Especially if you are a vintage seeker See more..
3.5 Musée de l'Eau et de la Fontaine (37 reviews)
- A discovery
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums

Actuellement, il n’est pas possible de visiter le musée en individuel. Cependant, toutes nos activités scolaires et familiales sont disponibles sur réservation. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute question ou réservation. Vous pouvez néanmoins apercevoir quelques de nos pièces au sein du Bois des Rêves. Situé dans le Bois des Rêves depuis 2017, le MEF se place dans une réflexion autour des défis actuels que présente l’eau et se veut un facteur de sensibilisation pour les jeunes et les moins jeunes. C’est notamment par les animations scolaires et familiales que l’équipe pédagogique tente de remplir cette mission. See more..