During their blossoming season, which generally begins in late March/early April and lasts until May, cherry blossoms offer Brussels a delightful rose-tinted spectacle, dotting our streets with delicate hints of color and abundant essences. Where can you admire cherry blossom in Brussels? Follow the guide.
Hanami, the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom
Every spring – Hanami, an age-old Japanese tradition – invites the Japanese to contemplate the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom. More than a simple picnic, Hanami embodies a profound reflection on the transitory nature of life, symbolized by the brief blossoming of the sakura! Today, this custom brings together millions of people, from families to colleagues, who gather under the blossoming trees to share moments of conviviality and wonder. Why not bring it to Brussels?
Josaphat Park
Parc Josaphat is one of the best places to admire cherry blossom in Brussels. Its long branches give the impression of strolling under a great arch of flowers…
📍 Avenue Ambassadeur van Vollenhoven, Schaerbeek
🚇 Chazal, Héliotropes or Louis Bertrand
Avenue Emile Max
Strolling along Avenue Emile Max in Schaerbeek is like strolling through a fairytale. The pink of the flowers lends an old-fashioned charm to these brick houses.
📍 Avenue Emile Max, Schaerbeek
🚇 Diamant or Meiser
Avenue du Diamant
It could be mistaken for the previous one, but the side street (Avenue du Diamant) is just as pretty and just as worth a visit in Schaerbeek!
📍 Avenue du Diamant, Schaerbeek
🚇 Diamant or Meiser
Avenue de Mai
The central median of Avenue de Mai in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is strewn with a multitude of cherry blossom trees, whose pink petals dress the edges of the roadway. A marvelous sight!
📍 Avenue de Mai in Woluwe-St-Lambert
🚇 Diamant
Place Saint-Antoine
In Etterbeek, the Place Saint-Antoine and its extension via Avenue Jules Malou offer their fair share of magnificent cherry blossom trees. The splendid architecture of the Église Saint-Antoine will enhance the charm of your photos.
📍 Place Saint-Antoine in Etterbeek
🚇 Église Saint-Antoine
Square François Riga
In Schaerbeek, Square François Riga is a delightful place, with its many cherry trees in bloom at this time of year. Let’s take advantage of the opportunity to stroll along its herbaceous paths and take as many photos as possible.
📍 Square François Riga in Schaerbeek
🚇 Helmet
Viaduct Park
Cherry blossom trees are scattered throughout the Parc du Viaduc. This park is located in Ixelles, a short distance from Schuman and Porte de Namur.
📍 Rue du Viaduc 133, 1 in Ixelles
🚇 Germoir or Bruxelles-Luxembourg
Place des Bienfaiteurs
The contours of Place des Bienfaiteurs, located in Schaerbeek and not far from Josaphat Park (which also features in this top) is adorned with magnificent cherry blossom trees that blend skilfully with the facades of the homes.
📍 Place des Bienfaiteurs in Schaerbeek
🚇 Bienfaiteurs
Around the Japanese Tower
Around the Japanese Tower, in the Parc de Laeken, you’ll find a few cherry blossom trees that sublimate the radiance and beauty of this magnificent pagoda, whose secrets we told you all about here.
📍 Av. du Parc Royal 61
🚇 Araucaria or De Wand
Rue Leekaerts
Rue Leekaerts is a tiny street tucked away between Parc Communal and Avenue H. Conscience in Evere. Yet it’s home to some lovely cherry blossom trees and plenty of photo opportunities.
📍 Rue Leekaerts in Evere
🚇 Lekaerts