Atomium, Brussels. Open daily. Admission charged.
Details
Accessibility:
Apart from the upper sphere, which is accessible via a lift, the rest of the Atomium is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Those who may need assistance must be accompanied and the accompanying person (unless a teacher) must pay for their ticket at the main office. The Atomium has steep and narrow escalators and a great number of stairs.
Brief Description:
Built for the 1958 World Fair the Atomium stands at 325ft and is one of the most identifiable structures in Brussels.
Further Information:
Address:
Boulevard du Centenaire, 1020 Brussels.
Email:
None Available.
Phone:
(02) 475 4777
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10am – 6pm.
Admission charges – Children under 6, coach drivers, people with disabilities: Free.
Children (6-11yrs) €6.00.
Teens (12-17yrs) €8.00.
Students (with student ID) €8.00.
Adults €10.00.
Senior Citizens (aged 60 or above) €9.00.
Please see website for group prices and joint prices for Atomium and the Art & Design Museum Atomium.
Directions:
Situated 4.7 miles from Brussels central Station via Boulevared de Berlaimont, left onto Place du N, left at the round about onto Boulevard Simon Bolovar, then follow the N201, N277, N291 and the Boulevared du Centenaire. Longitude 50.9085 Latitude 4.3856.
Transport:
Trams and buses operate in and around this area.
For more travel information go to www.b-rail.be
Amenities:
There is a snack bar and shop at ground level. Further amenities can be found just along from the Atomium.
Location
Nearest Venues
Royal Residence Of Laeken. Not open to the public.
1,600 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.