What's Upper Town like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Upper Town, especially its bars and museums. Enjoy the neighbourhood's festivals and art scene. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as La Grand Place. There's plenty more to see, including Place du Luxembourg and European Union Parliament Building.
How to get to Upper Town
Upper Town is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Brussels.
Flying to:
- Brussels Airport (BRU), 6 mi (9.7 km) from Upper Town
- Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi), 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Upper Town
- Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), 24.2 mi (39 km) from Upper Town
Travelling to Upper Town by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Brussels-Schuman Station
- Brussels-Luxembourg Station
- Central Station
Getting to Upper Town on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station
- Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station
- Trone-Troon Station
Things to see and do in and around Upper Town
What to see in Upper Town
- La Grand Place
- Place du Luxembourg
- European Union Parliament Building
- Berlaymont Building
- Schumanplein
Things to do in Upper Town
- Natural Sciences Museum
- Cirque Royal
- BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts
- Magritte Museum
- Museum of Musical Instruments
