Grand'Place

Square Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

What to expect

The Grand-Place is the central square of Brussels, Belgium, surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls, the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic King's House or Bread House building. The square measures 68 by 110 metres and is entirely paved. It is considered one of the world's most beautiful squares and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The Grand-Place is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels, frequently hosting festive and cultural events

Plan your family visit to the Grand'Place with these blog insights 👇

Things To Do in Brussels with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Grand'Place, Brussels' most visited site and the main square of the city, and admired the splendor and architecture that inspired UNESCO to designate it a world heritage site

Highlights: The kids enjoyed exploring the square, and we all thought it was beautiful ✨

How Our Family Spent 2 Days in Brussels (and Bruges too!)

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around and enjoyed the architecture, street performers, and the atmosphere. We ended the evening by having dinner at a restaurant nestled in Grand Place

Highlights: The kids loved watching the street performers and we all enjoyed the beautiful architecture ✨

Brussels with children, 10 things to do in the city

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the square and saw the Christmas market

Highlights: We enjoyed the square's atmosphere and the Christmas lights ✨

(Tip!) Brussels with kids: sights 26x do!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Grand Place which is the central square of the city and ate at the restaurants there

Highlights: We enjoyed walking around the Grand Place and seeing the restaurants and cafes. It is a great place to visit with kids ✨

A Family Trip to Brussels Christmas Market, Belgium

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the Grand-Place, which is one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, ringed by ancient guildhouses and crowned by the pinnacles of Brussels’ Gothic town hall. We saw a nativity scene, a Christmas tree, and stilt-walking fire-eaters

Highlights: The children were amazed by the beautiful decorations, especially the Christmas tree and the fire-eaters. We enjoyed the magical atmosphere ✨

5 Free Things to Do in Brussels with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Grand Place, one of Brussels’ most famous attractions and one of Europe’s most beautiful squares with ornate and intricate details on buildings and guild houses

Highlights: The ornate and intricate details on the buildings including the majestic rooftop statues were enough to keep everyone in the family busy looking ✨

Brussels with kids: Peeing Statues & Giant Atoms

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent quite some time exploring the areas around Grand Place by walking. We sat on one of the steps and watched everything that went on around us as the city was just waking up and truly enjoyed the architecture without the crowds

Highlights: We truly enjoyed the architecture without the crowds ✨