I and my family will move in Brussels and I am looking for rent a house. I will be thankful for any advice and info about the most appropriate living area in Laeken regarding safety, transports to the EU part of Brussels and every other opinion.
Hi - we also have kids at the Laeken school and my husband works near Schuman. We are only 5 minutes walk from Bockstael metro and train stations. It's less than 30 minutes door-to-door commuting to the EU area, about the same by bicycle. We sometimes hear negative comments from others who say this part of Laeken is "too full of immigrants", but to each their own. We enjoy living in this neighbourhood very much and personally find that it's safe, the locals are friendly, and housing prices more affordable.
Molenbeek does not have a good reputation.. I would look outside the Ring road at Grimbergen, Wemmel and Meise. Laeken is two distinct areas, to the west of the park which, as Knerhus says, has a less good reputation though many argue that is undeserved and the bit to the east of the park, bordering Strombeek Bever and Neder-over-Heembeek often called the quartier Du Wand or Mutsaard.
The Japanese tower is in this area. We live here and would completely recommend it - it's easy to get to the European school, there are dedicated tram lines into town it takes about 25 - 30 minutes from there to Maalbeek by public transport.
It's quiet with the exception of school rush hours when it does get jammed , relaxed, perfectly safe. Lots of green spaces, lots of stuff to do with kids. Skip to main content. Search form Search. Flemish Brabant. Post your own Β». Animal Arts Beauty Belgium 1, Children Culture Education Health Holiday Property 1, Shopping 1, Sport Transport Wellness Work The most appropriate living area in Laeken. Take a look at your work location. KNerhus Hi - we also have kids at the Laeken school and my husband works near Schuman.
