A walk through the cemeteries of the City of Brussels (Brussels-Evere, Laeken, Neder-Over-Heembeek and Haren) offers an alternative way to discover the heritage and history of the city.
The City of Brussels provides various aids for visitors. A number of associations or city guides also offer guided tours for groups.
Each cemetery can be visited during opening hours (see practical info). Please respect the peace and tranquillity of the site and its facilities.
- Dogs, even on a leash, are not allowed in the cemetery, except for guide dogs for the blind.
- Taking photos or videos without prior permission is prohibited. To request permission, please send your request to deces@brucity.be.
The cemeteries of Brussels-Evere and Laeken have an electric cart. Thus, people with reduced mobility can visit the whole site.
Discovery booklets
To help you make the most of your visit, booklets tell you about the history and the monuments at the cemeteries. A booklet on the underground galleries in Laeken Cemetery is also on offer.
Available at the reception desk at the cemeteries of Brussels-Evere and Laeken.
- Booklet - cemetery of Brussels (9.65 MB) (in French)
- Booklet - cemetery of Laeken (in French)
- Booklet - cemetery of Laeken - underground galleries (5.71 MB) (in French)
In search of an unusual activity for your children? Discover the history of Brussels and its heritage through our educational adventures (in French, Dutch and English):
Cemetery of Brussels
Trail and quiz for the whole family:
- Available at the cemetery reception desk
- External siteSmartphone version
- Download: Trail and quiz - cemetery of Brussels (Evere) (855.87 KB)
Laeken Cemetery
Educational adventures for 6-8 year-olds and for 9-12 year-olds:
- Available at the cemetery reception desk
- External siteSmartphone version
- Download:
Neder-Over-Heembeek Cemetery
Fun and informative route for the whole family:
- External siteSmartphone version (in French)
- External siteSmartphone version (in Dutch)
- Download: Discovering the cemetery of Neder-Over-Heembeek (15.31 MB) (in French)
- Download: Discovering the cemetery of Neder-Over-Heembeek (15.46 MB) (in Dutch)
Each year, the City of Brussels organises 'Cemeteries' Spring' to enhance the value of its funerary heritage. It is a cultural event started by the French organisation Patrimoine Aurhalpin.
- 2024: Cemeteries' Spring at the cemetery of Laeken. Theme: women.
- 2023: Cemeteries' Spring at the cemetery of Brussels-Evere. Theme: Art Nouveau.
- 2022: 1st Belgian edition of Cemeteries' Spring. Location: cemetery of Laeken.
