Royal Greenhouses open to public

© Alphonse Balat

Open to the public from 04/15/2012 until 05/06/2012

An Art Nouveau masterpiece, the Greenhouses in Laeken are among the largest in the world. Designed by architect Alphonse Balat, with the help of his student Victor Horta, for King Leopold II, the greenhouses feature around 30 pavilions and a spectacular winter garden under a huge dome. The site is only open to the public three weeks a year, making any visit just that bit more special. People go there as much for the beautiful architecture as the remarkable quality of the botanical collections. Marvel at the tropical and subtropical plants, majestic trees, and rare flowers - including some of the world’s rarest camellias, and enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Greenhouses of Laeken. 

Practical info:

Entrance fee = 2.50 Euros / no advance tickets available / independent visits only / more info on the website of the Royal Palace

Opening times until 05/06/2012: 

04/24: van 9.30 am - 4 pm

04/25: 9.30 am - 4 pm

04/26: 9.30 am - 4 pm

04/27: 1 pm - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm 

04/28: 9.30 am - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm 

04/29: 9.30 am - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm

05/1: 9.30 am - 4 pm

05/2: 9.30 am - 4 pm

05/3: 9.30 am - 4 pm

05/4: 1 pm - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm 

05/5: 9.30 am - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm 

05/6: 9.30 am - 4 pm and 8 pm - 10 pm