Green Brussels by bike: park-hopping and guinguettes

Brussels is one of the greenest capitals in Europe – and by bike, you can link its parks together like pearls on a string. Ride from one park to the next, stop for a drink at a guinguette, let the kids run around, and you'll hardly notice you're in a city of more than a million people.

Why this matters to us

Nature gives us everything we need – it's beautiful to discover it, and important to protect it. That's our motto, and it's the reason we sell bikes in the first place: every trip by bike instead of by car is a small gift to the planet and to the air our kids breathe. That's also why we support every project that makes Brussels greener and brings nature closer, and why we team up with urban farms, the eco-place L'Arbre qui Pousse in Ottignies and many other partners to create events and promote outdoor activities.

The guinguettes: summer bars in the parks

Every spring and summer, Brussels Environment opens open-air bars – the guinguettes – in six regional parks. In 2026 they celebrated their 10th anniversary. They are open 7 days a week from 11:00 to 22:00, from late April until the end of September, with local, quality products, snacks, free toilets and sometimes games for kids. Their supplies are even delivered by cargo bike.

• André – Laeken Park, right in our neighbourhood
• Fabiola – King Baudouin Park, Jette
• Maurice – Cinquantenaire Park
• Émile – Duden Park, Forest
• Henri – Georges Henri Park, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
• Vincent – Bon Pasteur Park, Evere

Park-hopping ideas by bike

• Close to home: from our shop, ride to Laeken Park and the Atomium, then on to King Baudouin Park in Jette – two guinguettes, lots of green and playgrounds on a short ride. It's also the start of the Promenade Verte.
• East: Cinquantenaire Park, then on to Georges Henri Park and the Woluwe valley – or north-east to Bon Pasteur Park in Evere.
• South: Duden Park and Forest Park, with views over the city and plenty of shade on hot days.
• Forest day: the Sonian Forest on the edge of the city – see our relaxed gravel ideas for a loop.

Most parks are linked by calm streets, cycle paths and the green Promenade Verte, so you can build your own route – the Brussels cycling junctions help too (see our junctions guide).

More nature in summer

Brussels Environment organises extra activities in the parks during the warm months to encourage life outdoors and contact with nature – check their agenda for guided walks, nature activities and events. Many urban farms and community gardens also open their gates for visits and workshops.

Tips for a green day out

• Ride slowly in the parks – they belong to walkers, kids and dogs too. Some park paths are for pedestrians only: follow the signs.
• Bring a picnic, a blanket and a bottle – and take your rubbish home.
• A cargo bike or trailer makes a family picnic easy – come and try one in our shop.

Are you organising a green event, a nature activity or a community garden day? We love to join with bikes, repair stands and good vibes – see our partners or get in touch.

Sources: Brussels Environment and Brussels Region press releases (2026).