The Iconic Manneken Pis: A Symbol of Brussels

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're in the heart of Brussels City Center, you can easily reach Manneken Pis on foot. Start at the central square, Grand Place, which is a popular landmark. From Grand Place, head southwest on Rue de la Tête d'Or. Continue straight for about 300 meters until you reach Rue des Bouchers. Turn left onto Rue des Bouchers and follow it for about 150 meters. You’ll soon see a small alley on your right, which is Rue du Chêne. Turn right into Rue du Chêne, and after a short walk, you’ll find Manneken Pis on your left at the intersection with Rue de l’Étuve. The walk should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

• Public Transport (Metro)

  If you're farther away, you can take the Brussels Metro to reach Manneken Pis. Find the nearest metro station, such as Gare Centrale. Purchase a ticket from the ticket machine (single journey tickets cost around €2.10). Take Line 1 or Line 5 towards the direction of Stockel or Herrmann-Debroux and get off at the 'Parc' station. From there, exit the station and walk southeast towards Rue Royale. Continue straight until you reach the junction with Rue de l’Étuve. Turn left onto Rue de l’Étuve, and you’ll find Manneken Pis a short walk down the street. The entire journey will take approximately 20 minutes, including waiting and travel time.

• Bus

  You can also take a bus to reach Manneken Pis. Look for the nearest bus stop and check the routes. Bus numbers 29 and 65 stop at 'Bourse' or 'De Brouckère', which are both central locations. Buy a ticket from the bus driver (a single journey ticket costs about €2.10). After getting off at either stop, walk towards Rue de l’Étuve. From Bourse, head southwest down Rue de la Bourse, then turn right onto Rue de l'Étuve. If you get off at De Brouckère, walk northwest towards Rue du Marché aux Herbes, then turn left onto Rue de l'Étuve. Manneken Pis will be on your left side. The bus journey takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.