Botanical garden of Meise, superseding the herb garden of Brussels.
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Thermen
A wellness oasis with extensive sauna and bathing facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Enjoy the steam bath, hammam, whirlpool, jacuzzi, swimming pools and numerous saunas and relaxation rooms close to the historic centre of Grimbergen. The wood sauna, heated by a fire place, offers a view on the abbey church from the surrounding wetlands. Most of the complex is nude, but a smaller designated area is reserved for those who wish to keep swim wear on.
Volkssterrenwacht
Explore a gigantic interactive map of the sky, try out different experiments, view telescopes and a meteorological office. Who knows, you may even make your own discovery!
Abdijbiermuseum
Grimbergen's main trade mark is its beer, which is sold all over Belgium and even abroad. The museum is located in a 17th-century abbey farm and was the first of its kind in Belgium. Visits only can be made after a reservation.
Situated behind the Prinsenkasteel, the building used to be a stable and coach-house of the castle. The 1681 Renaissance building now houses the Museum of the Old Techniques and some exhibition rooms.
Museum voor Oudere Technieken
Sint-Servaasbasiliek
Baroque basilica built between 1660 and 1725. It is richly adorned with exceptional wooden sculptures made by Flemish artist of that time. The church tower has a carillon. The sacristy was embellished with a wainscot and an impressive fresco.