Atomium (Laeken, Belgium)
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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
3) You can also always consult tourist services: see our overview of tourist services
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
8°C
| Day | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Today
22:00
|
 partly cloudy
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6° | 10°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 19 Km/h | 84 % | 1017 mb |
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Tomorrow
22:00
|
 light rain
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5° | 9°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 28 Km/h | 89 % | 1017 mb |
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Wed Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
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 light rain
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7° | 10°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 34 Km/h | 84 % | 1006 mb |
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Thu Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
|
light rain
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5° | 8°°C | 0.23 mm | 23% | 31 Km/h | 87 % | 995 mb |
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Fri Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
|
light rain
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5° | 8°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 33 Km/h | 92 % | 997 mb |
| Hour | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Today
16:00
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partly cloudy
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9° | 10°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 15 Km/h | 82 % | 1016 mb |
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Today
19:00
|
 partly cloudy
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8° | 9°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 16 Km/h | 84 % | 1016 mb |
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Today
22:00
|
cloudy
|
7° | 8°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 19 Km/h | 84 % | 1017 mb |
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Tomorrow
01:00
|
cloudy
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5° | 5°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 21 Km/h | 84 % | 1017 mb |
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Tomorrow
04:00
|
cloudy
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5° | 5°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 21 Km/h | 81 % | 1016 mb |
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Tomorrow
07:00
|
cloudy
|
5° | 5°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 22 Km/h | 86 % | 1015 mb |
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Tomorrow
10:00
|
partly cloudy
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7° | 7°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 20 Km/h | 89 % | 1015 mb |
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Tomorrow
13:00
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cloudy
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9° | 9°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 22 Km/h | 83 % | 1014 mb |
Starry sky over Atomium
Internet information from and about Atomium
Atomium:
Website - Facebook - Instagram - Wikipedia (EN - FR - AND)
Tourism Department "Visit Brussels":
Website - Facebook - Instagram
Adjacent hospitality business "Atomium Restaurant":
- in the upper sphere there is a panoramic restaurant & bar
Website - Facebook - Instagram
Our photos about Atomium
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Photos (Aug. 5, 2025)
Photos taken from the observation platform of the Basilica of Koekelberg.
Photos (June 28, 2018)
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