Queen Elisabeth Quarters, Military barracks in Brussels, Belgium
The Queen Elisabeth Quarters is a large military installation that spans across the municipalities of Brussels, Evere, and Zaventem. The complex functions as a command center and operational base for several Belgian armed forces units.
The site developed from the conversion of the Haren-Evere airfield, which operated starting in 1914 and closed during the 1950s. Following the airfield's closure, the land was converted into a military command and operations center.
The barracks bear the name of Queen Elisabeth of Bavaria, honoring her connection to Belgian military institutions. This naming reflects how the armed forces have historically maintained close ties with the royal family.
The site is an active military facility and typically not open to the public for general visits. Those seeking information about the installation should contact relevant military or local authorities.
The location hosted Charles Lindbergh in 1927 during his European tour following his famous transatlantic flight. Lindbergh visited the operational airfield here, which years later became transformed into a military base.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
![Tilleul à grandes feuilles [1] [archive]](https://img8.digsty.com/I36XvfaiJhZ4x_VGWTlqE7Mciyk7YYp5uLXmS_i6pe0/rs:fill:230:230:1/g:fp:0.5:0.5/czM6Ly9hcm91bmR1cy80OS8xNzk4OTUzNDctZTQ4N2VkYWEuanBn.jpg)
