Etterbeek

Etterbeek is a municipality that stretches across the eastern part of Brussels, spanning residential neighborhoods and main thoroughfares. The territory connects with six neighboring municipalities through a network of streets and boulevards, creating a linked urban area.

The first written record of the municipality appears in documents from 1127 under the name Ietrebecca, establishing the start of its documented past. Over centuries, the area transformed from rural land into an integrated part of modern Brussels's urban region.

Two Roman Catholic churches stand in Etterbeek, including the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua and the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. These buildings shape the neighborhood and reflect religious traditions that residents have maintained for centuries.

Three metro stations and a railway station serve the area with direct connections to central Brussels and other parts of the region. This good public transport access makes navigation straightforward for visitors moving through the municipality.

The Cauchie House, built in 1905, features intricate sgraffiti decorations on its facade depicting allegorical scenes. This Art Nouveau building is often overlooked by visitors despite being a notable architectural landmark in the area.

Location: Arrondissement of Brussels-Capital

Elevation above the sea: 65 m

Operator: Commune d'Etterbeek - Gemeente Etterbeek

Part of: Brussels Fire Department, Montgomery Police Zone

Shares border with: Ixelles - Elsene, City of Brussels, Schaerbeek, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert - Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, Auderghem - Oudergem

Phone: +3226272111

Email: communication@etterbeek.brussels

Website: https://etterbeek.brussels

GPS coordinates: 50.83611,4.38611

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:02