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ZOO Planckendael
Zoo
Expansive animal park with hundreds of species from 5 continents, plus playgrounds & a petting zoo.
4.40 (19.6K reviews)
(~4.64 km from centre)
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Grote Markt
Tourist attraction
Pedestrianized city square lined with houses of different centuries & the ornate city hall building.
4.40 (7.2K reviews)
(~7.61 km from centre)
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Technopolis
Science museum
Interactive science complex for children & adults with daily shows, experiments & demonstrations.
4.20 (5.2K reviews)
(~4.99 km from centre)
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Vrijbroekpark
Park
Sprawling park with lakes, self-guided walks, themed gardens, an adventure playground & cafes.
4.50 (3.7K reviews)
(~7.03 km from centre)
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Ferme Nos Pilifs
Association / Organization
🫤 Most of the positive reviews are probably for the summer park strolls and animal petting.
I drove quite far from Brussels,to get to a basically empty store. They had a few nice small flowers,but almost no trees, no bush to plant,at the start of planting season.
They ware doing some renewal work,so...
4.50 (3K reviews)
(~9.91 km from centre)
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De Nekker - Provincial Sports and Recreation Centre
Recreation center
😐 We were hoping for better... We arrived around 9.30am and we were told that swimming is authorised only at 10am. The space to swim is very narrow, too narrow according to us. The really bad point is the lack of cleanliness on the beach, there are leftovers from the day before a bit everywhere. Thoug...
4.20 (2.6K reviews)
(~7.24 km from centre)
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Saint Rumbold's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral
A soaring tower tops this 1200s cathedral, known for its van Dyck paintings & altar by Faydherbe.
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
(~7.71 km from centre)
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Kazerne Dossin – Memorial
Museum
18th-century barracks with a museum & memorial to Jews & Gypsies deported & murdered during WWII.
4.30 (1.9K reviews)
(~8.3 km from centre)
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Brewery Het Anker
Brewery
Brewery dating back to 15th century & single malt distillery with brew rooms & beer-infused dishes.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
(~8.12 km from centre)
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Speelgoedmuseum
Museum
😐 They can be flexible with price if you get there like 2 hours before close otherwise it's over price. This is a good place to spend an hour but could be longer if you understand Flemish. The price however is quite expensive for one hour experience in a foreign language.
4.10 (1.1K reviews)
(~7.8 km from centre)
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Museum Hof van Busleyden
Art museum
Paintings & artifacts from the Flemish Golden Age in a 15th-century palace with an enclosed garden.
4.40 (969 reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
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Hofstade Strand
Swimming lake
👍👍 Child friendly beach, clean and equipped with nice playground. You need to show your ID for security reasons. 1€ per kid, 5€ per adult. Parking at 5 min walking distance. Bar and snacks close nearby. Possibility to fish and rent sail boat as well.
4.20 (771 reviews)
(~2.8 km from centre)
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Hanssenspark
Park
👍👍 Awesome small park perfect for kids 👌👌👌😁😁
4.20 (667 reviews)
(~6.28 km from centre)
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Mechels Broek
Nature preserve
Wetland reserve with footpaths from a visitor center to a hide for spotting migratory waterfowl.
4.60 (666 reviews)
(~6.53 km from centre)
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Het Kunstuur Mechelen
Art museum
👍👍 This was my 2nd visit. I love to discover Belgian art in this unique way.
4.80 (636 reviews)
(~7.74 km from centre)
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Kruidtuin Mechelen
City park
👍 Nice and quiet piece of nature. Ideal for jogging and if you feel like a walk away from the city
4.50 (614 reviews)
(~7.05 km from centre)
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Kasteeldomein Zellaer
Castle
👍👍 My visit to Kasteel Zallaer was an absolute dream. The castle is stunning, with incredible architectural details and beautiful gardens that transport you back in time. It's a perfect spot for fall pictures 🍁🍂
4.40 (565 reviews)
(~8.59 km from centre)
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Domein Tivoli
Park
👍👍 Beautiful park! There is a section of grass, swans and beautiful vegetation. The place is very calm and quiet. And there is a part of a farm that is broken by the hour. And there are many animals outside, very interesting little ponies. There is a playground for children.
4.50 (561 reviews)
(~9.73 km from centre)