The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Belgium
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Are you a nature lover? If yes, then you must have heard about Belgium’s stunning cherry blossoms. Every year, from late March to early April, Belgium’s cherry trees come alive with shades of pink, white, and magenta.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to witness the beauty of these blooms, then this post is for you! Read on to find out where you can see the stunning cherry blossoms of Belgium and practical tips on how to visit.
What are the Best Locations to See Cherry Blossoms in Belgium?
Belgium has some of the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in the world. If you’re looking to witness the beauty of these blooms, then you should definitely pay a visit to the following places:
Japanese Garden in Hasselt
The Japanese Garden in Hasselt is the perfect spot for all nature lovers. This tranquil garden is full of cherry trees that are in full bloom during the spring season. The garden also features a Buddhist temple, a tea house, and a traditional Japanese garden. This is the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of the Hasselt cherry blossoms.
Address
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 15, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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Japanese Garden Hasselt
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Doode Bemde
Doode Bemde is one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Belgium. Located in Oud Heverlee about half an hour from the center of Brussels, this spot is known for its stunning cherry blossoms. The trees here are in full bloom from April to May and they are known to be some of the most beautiful in Belgium.
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Address
You will find the cherry blossoms along Lindenhoflaan and Prins de Bethunelaan in Neerijse.
Doode Bemde
Doode Bemde is a beautiful area in spring where you can walk along the river Dijle and see cherry blossoms, Kasteel van Neerijse and horses at Lindenhof. Here are practical tips to visit with kids
Brussels
Schaerbeek
The Plasky Area in Schaerbeek, located in Brussels, is one of the best places to witness the beauty of Belgium’s cherry blossoms. This area is known for its stunning cherry trees that come alive with shades of pink and white during the spring season and particularly Avenue du Diamant, Avenue Emile Max, Avenue Rogier, Avenue Huart Hamoir.
Avenue du Diamant
Avenue Emile Max
This is one of the best spots for cherry blossoms in Brussels!
Park Josaphat
Park Josaphat in Schaerbeek is another spot worth mentioning, where the cherry trees form a gorgeous arc. At Park Josaphat you can find a couple of playgrounds, some farm animals and mini golf, which makes it a great choice to see cherry blossoms in Brussels with the family!
The exact location of the cherry trees arch is here.
You can find the playground in the photos below here. The mini golf is here (close to the playground).
There is also another playground here with farm animals next to it.
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Place des Chasseurs Ardennais
There is a great market every Friday in Schaerbeek where you can grab a bite while the kids are playing at the small playground. Read our full post on the market at Place des Chasseurs Ardennais.
Chasseurs Ardennais Friday Market
Every Friday there is a market at the Chasseurs Ardennais square with lots of colorful fruits and food from different countries. There is a small playground and a little water play area where kids are splashing. This used to be one of our favorite spots to enjoy a glass of wine and we’re enjoying it…
Woluwe Saint Lambert
Avenue de Mai and Avenue des Cerisiers in Woluwe Saint Lambert are two of the most picturesque streets in Belgium. The streets are lined with cherry trees that come alive with shades of pink and white during the spring season. The streets are also home to some of the most stunning cherry blossoms in the country.
Avenue de Mai
Avenue des Cerisiers
Tip
Avenue des Cerisiers is the continuation of Avenue du Diamant in Schaerbeek, but the cherry blossoms spot is a bit further away.
Watermael Boitsfort
Avenue Coloniale and Avenue des Archiducs in Watermael Boitsfort are two of the most beautiful streets in Belgium. You can also find cherry blossoms at the beautiful area of Logis and Floréal Garden Cities in Watermael Boitsfort.
Etterbeek
Place Roi Vainqueur in Etterbeek is one of the most picturesque places to witness the beauty of Belgium’s cherry blossoms.
Waterloo
At the communal park Jules Descampe on Rue François Libert there are gorgeous cherry blossoms in the spring – and a playground.
Provincial Domain Huizingen
Provincial Domain Huizingen is one of the best places to witness the beauty of Belgium’s cherry blossoms. This forest park features cherry trees and a rock garden with a small waterfall. The park is also home to a variety of other flowers, including daffodils, magnolias, and tulips.
*No idea what a provincial domain is and why they make for a fun family day out? Check our guide with the best provincial domains close to Brussels! Provincial domains offer playgrounds, kids farms, little trains, trampolines, swimming pools, water playgrounds and more..
Provincial Domain Huizingen
Provincial Domain Huizingen is one of the most beloved ones and closest to Brussels. Playgrounds, mini cars, trampolines, farm animals, forest, outdoor pools for kids, even a little train to take you around the domain: It has everything!
Vrijbroekpark
The Vrijbroekpark is a vast park in Mechelen with a great playground – and some cherry blossoms right by the lake!
Address
Ridder Dessainlaan 65, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium
Vrijbroekpark
Big park with a lake and ponds, a big playground and many more things in its 65 hectares
Provincial Domain Rivierenhof
There are cherry clossoms also at the Provincial Domain Rivierenhof in Antwerp, along with a kids farm, a traffic park, a playground and a cafe/restaurant next to the playground
Address
Turnhoutsebaan 246, 2100 Antwerpen, Belgium
Ghent
Jozef Kluyskensstraat is full of cherry blossoms in the spring!
Address
Jozef Kluyskensstraat, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Conclusion
Belgium is one of the best places to witness the beauty of cherry blossoms. With its stunning cherry trees, tranquil gardens, and picturesque streets, Belgium has some of the most beautiful cherry blossoms in the world. If you’re looking for the perfect place to witness the beauty of these blooms, then these locations are definitely worth a visit. So, what are you waiting for? Go out and experience the stunning cherry blossoms of Belgium!
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Meise Botanical Garden
Meise is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world with a barefoot path for kids, a pullable platform on the lake next to the castle (our favorite spot!), a greenhouse complex, some treasure hunts for kids and a café to relax by the lake… And all this less than 25 minutes away from Brussels!
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