Waterloo Battlefield & Lion's Mound
Butte du Lion
The site where Napoleon was defeated in 1815. Climb 226 steps to the Lion's Mound for a view of the battlefield, and visit the underground memorial, which recreates the battle immersively.
Located in Braine-l'Alleud, about 20 km south of Brussels, this is where Napoleon was defeated on June 18, 1815, by the allied forces of Wellington and Blücher. The core of the site includes the underground 1815 Memorial (multimedia and a 4D film), the Panorama building (a circular 1912 battle painting), and the artificial Lion's Mound, where 226 steps lead up to a view of the entire battlefield. The combined ticket costs about 20 euros. You can also visit Hougoumont Farm and the Wellington Museum in the town of Waterloo. From Brussels, take the train to Braine-l'Alleud and transfer to bus line W. The journey takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
About 09:30–18:30 (until 17:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Hallerbos
- Beersel Castle
- Horta Museum
- Parc du Cinquantenaire
- Parlamentarium & European Quarter
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Sablon & Notre-Dame du Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium & Mont des Arts