NATO Headquarters, Military headquarters building in Haren, Belgium
NATO Headquarters is a large administrative building with seven floors and eight office wings arranged around a central atrium along Boulevard Leopold III. The complex provides specialized spaces for conferences, diplomatic delegations, and media operations to support international coordination.
The organization moved from Paris to Brussels in 1967 following France's withdrawal from NATO's integrated military command structure. The building was then constructed at an accelerated pace to meet the alliance's growing administrative needs.
The building displays artworks donated by member nations throughout its corridors and meeting spaces, reflecting the alliance's multinational character. These pieces create a sense of shared purpose among the diverse countries represented within.
The complex maintains high-level security protocols similar to embassy standards, and regular public visits are not possible. Visitors can view the building from outside and take photographs from public areas, but should respect security boundaries and personnel instructions.
The site was formerly Belgium's first airfield, making its location historically significant in aviation history. The building also incorporates sustainable technologies including solar panels, geothermal heating, and rainwater harvesting systems throughout its design.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
