Overview
Tervuren is a quiet, affluent suburb southwest of Brussels, best known for the Royal Museum for Central Africa housed in the former summer palace of Belgian kings. The Warande park surrounding the museum offers a peaceful retreat with formal gardens, statues, and the Palace of the Colonies architecture.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Museum
The Royal Museum for Central Africa charges €12 for adults; students (18-26) pay €4, under-18 free. Summer hours are Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, shorter in winter.
Nature
The Arboretum is free, open 24/7, and covers 100 hectares with over 460 tree species at the edge of the Sonian Forest.
Transport
Tram rint
Weather
The Warande park paths can stay wet long after rain in winter; bring water-resistant footwear. Snow is rare but melts quickly.