51 x Places to Relax in Brussels

Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in Brussels. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks or fun activities, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind in the city. Discover the beauty of Le Mont des Arts, a stunning gem that offers a magical sunset view over the city, or head to Jardin des Sculptures for a zen moment. Explore these and many more local gems for a relaxing time in Brussels.

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Boitsfort Market Brussels

Boitsfort Market

Like a village market

"Boitsfort Market" in Brussels makes for a relaxed Sunday in a green area among locals. I regularly go there and I really enjoy the village feel!

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Petra

Perazzini

Oct 12, 2025
Botanique Brussels

Botanique

Botanical garden & cultural complex

"Botanique" is the name of the Botanical Garden of Brussels which is now a cultural complex and a perfect example of the city's multicultural identity...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Charlotte

Mewis

Oct 9, 2025
See U Brussels

See U

Bringing people together

Located in the heart of Ixelles in Brussels," See U" and its 45,000 m2 site is all about bringing people together in a fun and unique way.

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music
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Relaxing

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Charlotte

Mewis

Oct 9, 2025
Parc Josaphat Brussels

Parc Josaphat

A bucolic haven of peace

"Parc Josaphat" is one of my favorite green spaces in Brussels which is hidden deep within the neighborhood of Schaerbeek. So many discoveries to make..

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Relaxing

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Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Oct 9, 2025
Cemetery of Dieweg Brussels

Cemetery of Dieweg

A funerary forest

The "Cemetery of Dieweg" in Brussels is overgrown with greenery since it was closed in 1958. Protip: visit one of my favorite hangouts in the city here...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Davy

Verbeke

Oct 9, 2025
Parckfarm Tour & Taxis Brussels

Parckfarm Tour & Taxis

Community driven greenery

"Parckfarm Tour & Taxis" is an active eco-community run by volunteers that has existed in Brussels for some years already. You have to see the farmhouse!

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing
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Snacks

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Wouter

Spitters

Oct 9, 2025

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