Parc Tenbosch is a small and unassuming park but walk in it and you will be wowed! I organized a…read morefriend's going away get together at this park (upon the suggestion of the said friend) and was so happy to have the chance to visit the park--it is extremely well tamed and cared for, no trash (outside of the trash bins) in site--a rare occurrence in Brussels, sadly! Unfortunately, we visited on a crappy (weather-wise) day, so didn't get to fully enjoy the park. There is a large area for kids to play in but leave the dog at home if you want to go in there as no dogs are allowed. My friend told me that when the weather is nice, they will put out beach chairs for people to enjoy and normally the park is quite crowded on these days! Looking forward to returning again when there is better weather!

This park is pure tranquility. My cousin and I found ourselves going from park to park in Brussels,…read moreand this one stood out the most. It's very cozy and tight nit, with beautiful trees, grass, and concrete (but not exactly sidewalk-like) walkways. Small wooden fences line many of the paths, and every now and then you'll come across a small field or areas made of dirt and pebbles to sit down while your dog or kids play. Additionally, there is a soccer court and playground hidden inside. The park is very clean, and has dog-waste baggies available to use. If you're in the area (or not), go here!

One of my fave squares in Brussels - edges out Grand Palace as it's more local and genuine. From…read morethe summertime hustling of street performers to the Christmas time markets, this square is vibrant and full of life anytime of the year. Great people watching and thus past year (2015) it's been especially great to find an empty bench and check out the cleaning of the St Catherine's church - it's smog and centuries of dirt gradually being cleaned away to reveal the white brick underneath.

We visited Place Ste Catherine for the Christmas Markets this year and it was definitely the…read morehighlight of the Brussels Christmas Market trail (which started essentially when you left Grand Place). This section had most of the stalls plus the carousels, Ferris wheel and blow up Christmas monster for kids, oh and of course Santa's Garden (or whatever it was). The stalls... and there were plenty of stalls... weren't too bad. There wasn't a huge range of stuff to look at as much of it was similar to what you'd see in other Christmas markets or what you'd see a few stalls down, but there were certainly some different things available which I hadn't seen around before. The church at the end of the markets, Ste Catherine was magnificent and towered over the markets like a dominating force. It was nice!

Loving running at Bois de La Cambre. I love the nature, it's fresh air... This place has a great…read morerunning trail, and I mean is just gorgeous, I don't even get bored and most confess that after years choosing this spot for a run I still get surprised finding a new spot. Is very well conserved, which gives me great joy, to see that everybody is conscious on keeping this beauty alive. I used to live right in front of it and back then I didnt like all the dust in my terrace, now, living few blocks away yelp!!! I go everynow and then.

One of the most beautiful parks just a few kilometers off Avenue Louise. Most people go to Bois de…read morela Cambre for a walk on a sunny day; I do my running trainings there. One big loupe all the way from avenue Louise is 4.5 km and the smaller loupe around the lake 2.5 km. There is also the entrance to the forest if you really want to get lost in nature. A great choice for a hike, walk or run very close to Brussels' busy neighborhood

Echt degoutant dat honden NIET welkom zijn in de tuinen van dit kasteel...buiten dus...eigenaars…read morezijn dieronvriendelijk!! Er staat letterlijk een bord voor de ingang dat ze NIET welkom zijn...indien jullie van dieren houden...toch is goed nadenken vooraleer dit u dit kasteel bezoekt!!

We had a great time visiting the castle and having a nice walk in the surroundings…read more I don't know if it's permanent but when we visited, there were really cool and entertaining "animations" in the castle. Some rooms were decorated based on themes from the former owners lives... there are also some things you can participate to and some "actors" make the whole thing alive. Very original, I loved it even if some stuff were not really my style. I had never have such an original visit. I recommend it.