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In the land of chocolate and Smurfs - what's not for children to love? Belgium is a great family destination where kids, big and little, can enjoy museums, festivals, castles, theme parks and gardens, beaches and much more while learning about Belgium and Europe in a nutshell. The Smurfs, Tintin, Snowy and Marsupilami are all animated characters that have sprouted from the imagination of Belgian cartoonists, for Belgians tend to remain children at heart even as adults. Visit a castle as a leader of the crusades or get lost in a garden maze. Explore the most spectacular caves in Han. Discover the ancient torture room of the medieval castle of Ghent. The opportunities for family fun are endless.
B-excursions : A discount travel offer from the Belgian railway system. Included in the price is entrance to participating attractions such as theme parks, zoos, museums, as well as train and sometimes bus fare. There is also discounted pricing for children under the age of 12 and reduced rates for persons under the age of 26.
Children's
Museums and Attractions
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Atomium
The Atomium, a mythical building from the 1958 world expo, is shining brightly again. One sphere is designed by Alicia Framis and is reserved for children and schools. Free admission for children under the age of 12 accompanied by an adult. |
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Autoworld
At the automobile museum, cars are appreciated for their beauty or design or for the quality of their technology. Over 400 vehicles, retracing the evolution of the automobile between 1886 and 1960, are exhibited under the huge metallic structure of the ancient World Palace. |
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Children's Museum
Pilot a bathyscaphe, become a magician, build a flying machine, be an actor on a real stage, play with colors, be the hero of a fairy tale, discover one's own talents, express one's emotions.. all this possible in this museum for children from 4 to 12 years. |
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Comic Strip Center
This is the kingdom of the Smurfs, Tintin, Lucky Luke and plenty of other paper heroes housed in a superb example of Art Nouveau. Everything here relates to the art of the comic strip from the origin up to its most recent developments through exhibitions and a documentation center. |
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Comic Strip Itinerary
Thirty walls are covered with comic strip characters that are larger than in life in every sense and portrayed in the most comical situations. Having chosen the comic strip to visit Brussels you 'll discover neighborhoods, surroundings, shops and various places of interest.
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Mini-Europe
Situated at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where, in a few hours, you will travel through Europe represented by 300 scale models. Not to be missed at the end of the walk "Spirit of Europe", a recreational interactive game to learn the ABC of the buildings of Europe. |
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Museum of Musical Instruments
The museum offers a range of musical activities for children including guided tours, exploring the Garden of Orpheus (a multi-sensory and playful approach to music) and the Sound Area. |
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Museum of Natural Sciences
Minerals, moonstones, whales, insects, and of course the dinosaurs of which the famous iguanodons of Bernissart. These are only a small sample of the treasures of this dynamic museum. |
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Océade
Subtropical aquatic park heated at 85°F with indoor and outdoor zones. Come and live some unforgettable moments: 11 water-slides, swimming pool with waves, aqua fun house, sauna land, jacuzzi, rafts and more. |
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Planetarium
Come for a voyage of discovery among the beautiful and mysterious heavenly bodies in a magical environment. You'll be entranced by breath-taking images taken by a space telescope, and learn how to recognize the best known constellations, such as the Great Bear. Imagine yourself under the starry skies of the Andes mountains, or take a look at the moon. |
Scientastic Museum
Sit down as a fakir, fly as a bird, take a picture of yourself in an impossible box, change your voice into that of an alien, whisper secrets from one loop to another, dance with your gigantic and colorful shadow and explore over 90 other scientific experiences and astonishing interactive discoveries. |
Toy Museum
Youngsters and elders can revisit the magic of childhood through the toys of their parents and grandparents in a building full of happy nostalgia. Don't miss the life sized tram, the miniature kitchen or the merry-go-round cars. |
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| Flanders |
Aquatopia (Antwerp)
More than 10,000 fish and animals (250 species) live here in 1 million liters of water! Sail along with a submarine, climb among mongrove roots, let yourself be ravished by the most colorful coral reefs and go looking for the most exotic fish and frogs in the rainforest. |
Bokrijk Park (Genk)
The open-air museum contains more than 100 historic buildings with authentic interiors. You can step back in time and discover how people lived in the Flemish countryside before the industrial revolution. The playground is one of the largest in the country and there is a toddler's village with specially designed toys. |
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Plopsa Indoor (Hasselt)
On a surface of 2 soccer fields , 20 attractions are integrated in breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a stormy ride in the roller coaster, visit Plop the Gnome in his mushroom-house and lose track of time in the roundabout. |
Bellewaerde Park (Ieper)
The family park is offering a unique combination of a dynamic attraction park and a cozy animal park in natural surroundings. Floating above the fountains of El Volador, facing the Niagara splash, discovering exotic animals in the jungle, enjoying Kids Park and testing the Boomerang. |
"The Zwin" & the Butterfly Park (Knokke-Heist)
The largest salt march in Belgium. Several thousand of birds breed in this sanctuary.
The butterfly park is a fairy-tale park for young and old, where you can admire hundreds of brightly-colored butterflies at your leisure. |
Technopolis (Mechelen)
An activity center to enjoy science and technology. More than 261 interactive exhibits invite you to find it out for yourself. |
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Earth Explorer - Sea Life (Ostende-Blankenberge)
In Earth Explorer, take the challenge in 4 simulators like the furious earthquake, survive the heat of a volcanic eruption or hold on tight when a tornado passes you.
In Sea Life, you can discover numerous sea creatures in the indoor and outdoor pools and habitats. From the smallest shrimp to the biggest shark, passing the funny Humboldt penguins to giant lobsters. |
| French Speaking Wallonia |
Blegny Mine (Blegny)
The coal mine is a real gem of industrial heritage. You visit the underground galleries, descending in a mine cage and see demonstrations of the miners' machines. |
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Caves of Han-Sur-Lesse (Han-sur-Lesse)
You visit this cave in three parts: by train as an old panoramic train ride brings you to the entrance of the caves, on foot walking 3 km of increasingly beautiful chambers and passages with a sound and light show and by boat as visitors exit on barges on the subterranean river. New for 2006 : The Speleogame, an interactive 4D show that makes your hair stand on end! |
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Chlorophyll Park (Dochamps)
Right in the heart of a huge expanse of the forest, the park combines fun with education. It has an open-air path lined with 30 play and discovery areas. One of the main attractions of the park it its footbridge, 40 meters long and more than 15 meters high, in the treetops. |
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Comblain-au-Pont (Comblain-au-Pont)
Discover the mysteries of Comblain au Pont on the Geology Path, in the open-air Museum, the underground sandstone quarry, caves, or the bat center with the witch Barbastella! |
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The Maze (Barvaux-sur-Outhe)
Every summer , on an area of more than 27 acres, a new activity, a new design, and a new maze unrolls its paths to lead its visitors into a leafy green creation of the imagination. This year, 2007, it has taken on the shape of a dragon. |
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Parc Paradisio (Brugelette)
A unique occasion to spend a fascinating day in contact with wild animals each with their own surprises. You can get close to giraffes, zebras, seals or lemurs and attend an exceptional demonstration of birds of play in free flight. |
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Houtopia (Houffalize)
A place for discovery. Health, security, environment and tolerance, four themes which Houtopia explores in 3 ways: multimedia show, discovery place and playground. |
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Euro Space Center (Transinne)
An exhibition starting with the origins of the universe and ending with the most futuristic projects of space exploration. Come on board the American Space Shuttle in real size and discover the cargo bay and the cockpit.
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