The Atomium as a trip from the Grand Place
The Atomium stands at Heysel, outside the old centre, so plan it as a separate outing. Regular opening hours are daily 10:00–18:00 with last entry at 17:30. The ticket normally includes five accessible spheres and the Design Museum Brussels. The upper sphere with the panorama can be closed for a time, so do not plan the visit around it and check the current status before you buy.
The park next door, Mini-Europe in the Bruparck, is a scale-model park. One combination ticket covers both. If you only have a few hours in Brussels, a guided walk in the centre may use your time better, and the Atomium can be a second-day trip.
Our pick: an Atomium ticket
This ticket covers the Atomium and the Design Museum, without a guide; check before you book whether the top sphere is open.
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How to get to the Atomium by metro
Two routes by metro.
From De Brouckère
Take line 1 towards Gare de l'Ouest, change at Beekkant to line 6 towards Roi Baudouin and get off at Heysel/Heizel. De Brouckère is about 5 minutes on foot from the Grand Place.
From Bruxelles-Midi
Line 6 runs directly. Get off at Heysel/Heizel.
Time
It is about 15 minutes from the metro stations. That is not a door-to-door time from the Grand Place, so add the walk to the station and the change at Beekkant.
Use the current STIB timetable for the day you travel. Our getting there guide covers STIB fares and the airports.
Atomium tickets and prices in 2026
Single prices from the Atomium operator, in euros.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults, 18 to 64 | €17 |
| Seniors, 65 and over | €15 |
| Students | €9 |
| Children over 115 cm up to age 17 | €9 |
| Children up to and including 115 cm | Free |
| Visitors with a disability | €9 |
A free mobility rate applies only to wheelchair and crutch users. Online booking can add a transaction fee. The prices above are valid to 31 December 2026. Check on the Atomium visit page whether you can buy online for your day.
Inside the Atomium: spheres and the Design Museum
The standard ticket covers five accessible spheres and the Design Museum Brussels. The panorama sphere is the part that can be closed for a time. Check the Atomium visit page for its status before you travel.
Mini-Europe and the combination ticket
Mini-Europe is a model park in the Bruparck, next to the Atomium.
| Period in 2026 | Mini-Europe hours |
|---|---|
| 14 March to 30 June | 9:30–18:00 |
| 1 July to 31 August | 9:30–19:00 |
| September | 9:30–18:00 |
| October to December | 10:00–18:00 |
| 24 and 31 December | 10:00–17:00 |
Last entry is one hour before closing. Mini-Europe pauses from 4 January to 12 March 2027.
| Atomium and Mini-Europe combination | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €35 |
| Senior | €33.20 |
| Ages 12 to 17 and students | €27.30 |
| Children over 115 cm up to age 11 | €21.80 |
| Children up to 115 cm | Free |
These are combination prices from the Atomium operator, not the price of Mini-Europe on its own. Choose it if you want both in one day.
Atomium: frequently asked questions
How do I get from the Grand Place to the Atomium?
Take line 1 from De Brouckère towards Gare de l'Ouest, change at Beekkant to line 6 towards Roi Baudouin and get off at Heysel/Heizel. About 15 minutes from the metro stations.
How much is the Atomium in 2026?
Adults pay €17, seniors €15, students €9, and children over 115 cm up to age 17 pay €9. Children up to 115 cm are free. Online booking can add a transaction fee.
Can I go up to the panorama?
The upper sphere can be closed for a time. Check the current status on the Atomium visit page before you buy a ticket.
What does the ticket include?
Five accessible spheres and the Design Museum Brussels.
Is there a combination ticket with Mini-Europe?
Yes. The Atomium operator sells one at €35 for adults, €33.20 for seniors, €27.30 for ages 12 to 17 and students, and €21.80 for children over 115 cm up to age 11.
When is Mini-Europe closed?
Mini-Europe pauses from 4 January to 12 March 2027. Last entry is one hour before closing.