Atomium (Laeken, Belgium)

November 6, 2025663 Views Brussels Capital Region 3 min read

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General information about Atomium

Atomium is a remnant of the World's Fair held in Brussels in 1958. This construction represents a matrix of the Iron Crystal. The spheres host exhibitions. They are interconnected by tubes in which there are ordinary and escalators. In the upper sphere there is a panoramic restaurant and bar.

Visitor tips Atomium

General tips:
1) if you are looking for other nearby attractions, consult our Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen.
2) You can consult our overview lists: by category ( e.g. timeline, size, ...) or by region
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Tip 1: Close to the Atomium is the Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium.
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Tip 2: There is obviously a lot to see in Brussels. Consult the website "Visit Brussels".
- If you have enough time, be sure to admire the Grand Place of Brussels. Unique. Close to it you have the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, a 19th century, beautifully designed, indoor shopping center. Must-see.
- If you're a fan of art deco, be sure to check out Villa Empain and/or the Basilica of Koekelberg.

Geographical information

Address: Place Atomium, Laeken, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Geographical coordinates:
- Google Maps: Latitude = 50.8948634 - Longitude = 4.3413939
- Open Street Maps: Latitude = 50.895169 - Longitude = 4.341650
- Altitude h = 55 m
Indication of Atomium on:
Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen - Google Maps - OpenStreetMap.
Route to Atomium: Route via Google Maps

Meteo

Current Weather Daily Weather Hourly Weather Weather Map

Heisel, BE

11:35, 01/14/2026

7°C

Low: 6° High: 8°

Feels like 6°C°|. partly cloudy

Sunrise 08:39

Sunset 17:03

Humidity 95 %

Pressure 1014 mb

Wind 6 Km/h WNW

Wind Gust 0 Km/h

UV Index 0

Precipitation 0 mm

Clouds 75%

Rain Chance 0%

Visibility 10 km

Day	Condition	Temperature	Precipitation	Rain Chance	Wind	Humidity	Pressure
Today 22:00	slightly cloudy	6° \| 8°°C	0 mm	0%	21 Km/h	93 %	1014 mb
Tomorrow 22:00	moderate rain	8° \| 10°°C	1 mm	100%	39 Km/h	93 %	1009 mb
Fri Jan 26 10:00 p.m.	light rain	6° \| 9°°C	1 mm	100%	38 Km/h	93 %	1013 mb
Sat Jan 26 10:00 p.m.	light rain	6° \| 9°°C	1 mm	100%	20 Km/h	98 %	1016 mb
Sun Jan 26 10:00 p.m.	light rain	4° \| 9°°C	0.2 mm	20%	17 Km/h	94 %	1017 mb

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Hour	Condition	Temperature	Precipitation	Rain Chance	Wind	Humidity	Pressure
Today 13:00	partly cloudy	6° \| 6°°C	0 mm	0%	6 Km/h	87 %	1014 mb
Today 16:00	partly cloudy	6° \| 7°°C	0 mm	0%	13 Km/h	90 %	1014 mb
Today 19:00	cloudy	8° \| 9°°C	0 mm	0%	15 Km/h	93 %	1012 mb
Today 22:00	slightly cloudy	8° \| 8°°C	0 mm	0%	21 Km/h	93 %	1010 mb
Tomorrow 01:00	slightly cloudy	9° \| 9°°C	0 mm	0%	24 Km/h	89 %	1009 mb
Tomorrow 04:00	light rain	9° \| 9°°C	0.67 mm	67%	18 Km/h	93 %	1009 mb
Tomorrow 07:00	cloudy	8° \| 8°°C	0.13 mm	13%	17 Km/h	91 %	1008 mb
Tomorrow 10:00	cloudy	8° \| 8°°C	0 mm	0%	21 Km/h	90 %	1008 mb

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Starry sky over Atomium


  
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Internet information from and about Atomium

Atomium:
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Tourism Department "Visit Brussels":
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Adjacent hospitality business "Atomium Restaurant":
- in the upper sphere there is a panoramic restaurant & bar
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Our photos about Atomium

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Photos (Aug. 5, 2025)

Photos taken from the observation platform of the Basilica of Koekelberg.

The Atomium is located next to the Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium (KSB).

Photos (June 28, 2018)

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The spheres are connected by ordinary stairs and escalators.

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