Hôtel de ville et beffroi
Charleroi's Art Deco town hall and belfry rise above Place Charles II. The belfry is part of the Belgian and French belfries listed as World Heritage.
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Charleroi: airports, things to do and where to stay
Charleroi is the largest city in Wallonia by population, with an industrial past of coal and steel that now shows in its museums, street art and former mining sites.
Charleroi airports
From the airport to central Charleroi
Brussels South Charleroi airport is about 5 km from central Charleroi.
Autobús a Bruselas (Flibco)
Direct coaches to Brussels-Midi, taking about 60 min depending on traffic. It is worth booking your ticket online.
Autobús TEC a Charleroi
Buses of the regional TEC network link the airport with Charleroi-Sud station, where trains leave for Brussels and other cities.
Taxi
Taxi rank next to the terminal. It is about 15 min to central Charleroi; to Brussels it takes around an hour and costs far more than the coach.
Charleroi
Things to do in Charleroi
Bois du Cazier
A former coal mine in Marcinelle, now a museum and memorial to the 1956 disaster. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Place Charles II
The central square of the upper town, at the heart of the fortress laid out in the 17th century. Historic buildings and cafés stand around it.
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Église Saint-Christophe
The main church of the upper town, beside Place Charles II, in a classical style with later additions.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Charleroi?
Charleroi is served by Brussels South Charleroi (CRL).
How far is the airport from central Charleroi?
Brussels South Charleroi airport is about 5 km from central Charleroi.
How do I get from the airport to central Charleroi?
From Brussels South Charleroi airport you can take Autobús a Bruselas (Flibco) (bus), Autobús TEC a Charleroi (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Charleroi?
Highlights of Charleroi include Hôtel de ville et beffroi, Bois du Cazier, Place Charles II, and Église Saint-Christophe.
Photo credits
- Hôtel de ville et beffroi: Jmh2o, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bois du Cazier: Luc Viatour, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Charles II: Jmh2o, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Église Saint-Christophe: Jmh2o, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons