Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos, Urban forest park in southern Brussels, Belgium
Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos is a large forest park in southern Brussels with two distinct zones offering different experiences for visitors. The northern section features dense woodland, while the southern area contains an artificial lake with a wooded island in the center accessible by pathways.
The park was established in 1866 and transformed a section of the Sonian Forest while keeping two-thirds of the existing trees standing. An architect designed the layout to preserve natural woodland structures rather than replace them entirely.
The name refers to a historic chamber or administrative structure, reflecting Belgium's linguistic duality with both French and Dutch versions used locally. Visitors encounter memorials that mark past events and can experience how the space has shaped community life over time.
Visitors can walk throughout the grounds, rent boats for the lake, or picnic in designated areas scattered across the park. Playgrounds for children are available, and pathways are well-marked to help navigate between different sections.
An annual 24-hour cycling race takes place here, starting several decades ago and drawing scout groups from across the region. The event has become popular with young people and shapes how the park is used during certain times of the year.
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