Egmont Park

Tucked in-between the busy city, this cozy garden usually goes unnoticed—even from locals—and is perfect for a quiet book read or statue discovery walk. Don’t miss one of the hidden gem parks of Brussels.

If you didn’t know where Egmont Park is, chances are you most likely would never find it. Yet, this small park is worth visiting for a lot of reasons.

Up until a few decades ago, the park belonged to Palais d’Egmont (Egmont Palace), then-home of the Count of Egmont. Nowadays, while the neoclassical building houses the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and is thus close to the public), the adjacent park has been made public and is open to everyone. This means that you can chill in the sun where statesmen and ambassadors from all over the world stay when visiting Belgium.

Thanks to its tall trees, the park offers enough shade to protect you from the sun even on a hot summer day: lay your towel on the grass and bring your favorite book, or just relax and sit on a bench. This will definitely become one of your favorite getaway spots in the city.

• When walking through Egmont park you’ll immediately notice many statues and historical landmarks. While we won’t tell you what every statue represents, we can definitely give you a hint: Neverland, anyone?
• Kid-friendly: if you got our previous hint, you can definitely see why this park is great for children. A quiet place unknown to many, a lot of greenery, and magical Peter Pan statues: your children will love it here.
• Treat yourself: end your visit in the best way possible, head to La Fabrique, the restaurant in Egmont Park, and have a hearty brunch on its patio while looking at the nature.