THE SYMBOL OF BRUSSELS AND BELGIUM - Atomium
the symbol of brussels and belgium Renovated as a major national event between 2004 and 2006, the Atomium - which was not intended to survive Expo 58 for which it was the flagship construction - is today, with over 800,000 visitors per year, the most popular tourist attraction in the capital of Europe, an art centre and an international symbol ...
The symbol of Brussels and Belgium - Atomium
A landmark in the Brussels skyline, a monumental structure halfway between sculpture and architecture and where the cube flirts with the sphere, a remnant of the past with resolutely futuristic looks, a museum and exhibition centre: the Atomium is not only an object, but also a place, a space, a utopia and a unique emblem in the world which ...
Discover the Atomium
In addition to being the most popular attraction in the capital and providing the most magnificent view of the city of Brussels, the Atomium offers an entirely astounding and surreal ride through its interior spaces and volumes which alone makes a visit worth it.
Plan your visit - Atomium
During this time, visitors follow an adapted route through the other spheres and will pay an adapted price for a visit of the Atomium (-2 €). Tickets only available at the ticket office on site. Thank you for your understanding.
The shape of the Atomium
The Atomium is shaped like a cube on its tip and represents an elementary iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Why does the Atomium have this shape? Each World's Fair has a theme and a flagship building.
Tour and rules - Atomium
the Atomium entry ticket includes entry to the Design Museum Brussels located 150m from the Atomium; tickets can be bought at the cash desk or online; a digital game with AtomiumPlay; a souvenir shop in the colors of the Atomium, Brussels …
PRICES & REDUCTIONS - Atomium
Buy your Brussels Card with the Atomium supplement and get a discount on your Atomium ticket. Then choose the "Brussels Card holder" option when purchasing on the Atomium website. The key to discovering Brussels (attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs).
The construction of the Atomium
The spheres were assembled progressively between October 1957 and March 1958. The Atomium was completed on 25 march 1958, just one month before the opening of the Expo. Only six spheres were open to the public, for practical reasons regarding the circulation of visitors.
The panorama and the viewpoint - Atomium
The main panorama in the Atomium - reputed to be the most magnificent view in Brussels - is situated in the upper sphere of the building (part 1 of the visit). In good weather, you can even see Antwerp.
donationWhite - Atomium
The price of the Atomium ticket includes: the entire visit to the Atomium, including the permanent exhibition, the temporary exhibition and the panorama. the entire visit to Design Museum Brussels (150m from the Atomium), including: the permanent exhibition [The plastic design collection] and the temporary exhibitions.