Taking the tramway in Brussels may seem like a mundane activity to most locals, but there’s one tramway line that’s well worth the trip. For locals and tourists alike, we urge you to discover the emblematic streetcar line 44, which is once again open to the public.
The legendary Tram 44 made its comeback on Saturday June 21, 2025. After two years of modernization work, it is once again ready to offer you the most beautiful ride in Brussels. Embark from Montgomery and let yourself be carried all the way to Tervuren, through the majestic Forêt de Soignes and its secret landscapes. Practical, tourist-friendly and eco-friendly, the Tram 44 once again links Brussels to its green periphery, to the delight of walkers and the curious.
In brief , streetcar line 44, which links Montgomery station to Tervuren Park, is almost 10 km long, has 17 stations and runs for 20 minutes. It went into service in April 1968, using rails that have been in service since 1897. It’s a train that’s stood the test of time!
A breathtaking architectural journey
Departing from Montgomery, you’ll follow the Avenue de Tervueren for almost the entire journey. From the very first minutes, take in the typical houses and mansions lining the streets and avenue. In Montgomery, the Baron Coppens house, designed in 1907, presents an eclectic style. After the Leopold II stop, another eclectic two-storey hotel faces you (on the left as you walk along).
The embassy route
At the next stop (Jules César), observe – still on the left – the succession of embassies from all over the world that face you: the Embassy of Madagascar, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, Nigeria… Each with its own architecture and charm. Once past the Chien Vert stop, turn right and follow the distant outline of the Parc de Woluwe pond. On the left, the Tram Museum reminds you of what you’re riding on!
A parade of nature
From this point on, streetcar 44 seems to rush through a succession of magnificent natural landscapes. After passing the Étangs Mellaerts and the Parc Parmentier, you’ll soon cross a whole stretch of the pretty Forêt de Soignes, from the Trois Couleurs stop to the Brusselsesteenweg station (we dare you to pronounce it correctly the first time!).
The immersion in nature is total. It’s like being completely disconnected from the city, even though it’s not far away! The streetcar stops are enough to make you smile: “Forêt”, “Drève des Brûlés” (named after one of the trails), “Tir aux Pigeons”… On the right, you can even see the Club Royal de Golf de Belgique (Ravenstein stop).
A museum terminus
You’ll end your journey at Tervuren Station, home to some of the city’s most magnificent landmarks: the AfricaMuseum, the Palais d’Afrique, the Jazz Orchestra Fountain, the British School of Brussels, Saint-Jean Church, the precious and little-known Chapelle Saint-Hubert and the famous Tervuren Park. On the way back, we stop at Quatre Bras for a drink at the top of the Soko Rooftop: another view, this time from above, of the Forêt de Soignes!