Arboretum Wespelaar: A World of Trees in a Belgian Garden
Discover a world of trees and shrubs at Arboretum Wespelaar, a tranquil 20-hectare arboretum in the heart of Belgium.
Arboretum Wespelaar is a 20-hectare arboretum located in Wespelaar, Belgium, south of Haacht. Originally a private collection started in the 1970s by dendrologist Philippe de Spoelberch, it was opened to the public in 2011 and now houses over 2,000 different species and cultivated varieties of trees and shrubs from around the world.
A brief summary to Arboretum Wespelaar
- Grote Baan 63, Haacht, Wespelaar, 3150, BE
- +3216608641
- Visit website
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Wear appropriate footwear, as the arboretum does not have hard-surfaced paths.
- Visit during spring to see the magnolias, rhododendrons, and camellias in full bloom.
- Check the Arboretum Wespelaar website for information on guided tours and special events.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Brussels, take a train to Leuven. From Leuven, take the train to Wespelaar-Tildonk station. The arboretum is a short walk (approximately 200 meters) from the station. Alternatively, take bus 21 from Leuven to the Wespelaar Weg Nr. Wakkerzeel stop, which is a short walk to the arboretum. A single bus or train fare from Leuven is approximately €3. From Brussels to Haacht by bus is approximately €3.
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Car
Arboretum Wespelaar is located at Grote Baan 63, 3150 Haacht. From Brussels, take the E314 towards Leuven and then follow signs to Haacht. Parking is available via the Elisabeth Willemslaan (green gate). If that parking is full, additional parking is available on Grote Baan in front of the church. Parking is free. Note that there are roadworks in Haacht until the end of 2025, which may cause local detours.
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Walking
From Wespelaar-Tildonk train station, exit the station and walk approximately 200 meters along Grote Baan to the entrance of the arboretum. The entrance is located across from the church.
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