Travel to friendly Machelen
Learn about the unique charm of Machelen with a stay in a holiday home rental. This welcoming city attracts visitors thanks to its cafes and bars. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in Machelen
Do you want to find things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Machelen a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mini-Europe (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
- Planckendael Zoo (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Stella Artois (12 mi / 19.2 km)
- Walibi Belgium (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Brussels Aquarium (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
- St. Boniface (6.1 mi / 9.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Machelen
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Machelen is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Royal Greenhouses of Laeken (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Laeken Park (3.9 mi / 6.4 km)
- Heysel Park (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Cinquantenaire Park (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Brussels Park (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Place du Petit Sablon (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
Travelling to and around Machelen
Fly into Brussels Airport (BRU), the closest airport, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Diegem Station.