| When? 19 and 20 September 2026 | Where? Various locations in the Brussels Capital Region |
Heritage Days 2026 (19 and 20 September) invite you to discover Brussels through the lens of its urban landscapes. Coordinated by urban.brussels, this event shines a spotlight on the places, people and spaces that shape the city’s identity and history.
This year, the #EUinmyregion campaign joins forces with Heritage Days 2026. Several sites and achievements open to the public during the event have benefited from ERDF funding. Come and (re)discover them!
Discover the full programme. ERDF-funded projects can be identified by the #EUinmyregion label.
MASUI4VER : Guided tour by Korei and a workshop by Zinneke
| When? 19 September 2026 Consult the programme on the website. | Where? Zinneke ASBL Place Masui 13 1000 Bruxelles |
In the Masui district, hidden between infrastructure and residential streets, the MaZui building tells the story of a place that is constantly reinventing itself. Once home to the Belgian Revenue Stamp Printing Works, it has been transformed into a dynamic workspace and meeting place where creativity, craftsmanship and reuse come together.
Since 2021, MaZui has been the home of Zinneke, an organisation that builds bridges between artists, residents and associations across Brussels. It is not only the birthplace of the Zinneke Parade, but also a place where collaboration, experimentation and local engagement take shape every day. Workshops, a forge and a large recycling centre demonstrate how production, culture and ecology can go hand in hand.
In addition to the guided tours (led by Korei), Zinneke will organise workshops where children and adults can discover the art of metalworking and creatively explore the organisation’s co-creative approach.
Thanks to ERDF funding (European Regional Development Fund), the non-profit organisation Zinneke has secured a permanent venue for creative and socio-cultural activities through the Masui4Ever project. This sustainable renovation, based on the reuse of materials, contributes to the revitalisation of a Brussels neighbourhood and provides a tangible example of Europe’s impact on the ground.
Discover the full programme. ERDF-funded projects can be identified by the #EUinmyregion label.
Boitsfort Hippodrome : Guided tour by Origin Architecture & Engineering
| When? 19 September 2026 Consult the programme on the website. | Where? Boitsfort Hippodrome Chaussée de la Hulpe 53 1180 Uccle |
Located in the heart of the Sonian Forest, the Uccle-Boitsfort Hippodrome perfectly embodies the theme “Our Landscape, Our Heritage.” This former horse-racing track reflects the evolution of the Brussels landscape, from use and decline to renewal. Thanks to the recent redevelopment led by the Urban Development Corporation (SAU/MSI), remarkable architectural heritage elements, including the grandstands, racetracks and historic buildings, have been preserved while the site has been reintegrated into its exceptional natural surroundings.
Today, the Hippodrome has become an open and accessible place where heritage, nature and contemporary uses come together. The site demonstrates how a historic location can reinvent itself without losing its identity. It stands as an inspiring example of landscape development as a shared asset, where collective memory, biodiversity and new social practices reinforce one another.
The Hippodrome has evolved into a gateway to the Sonian Forest: a place dedicated to nature, education and recreation, where biodiversity awareness goes hand in hand with welcoming visitors.
With the support of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), the Hippodrome has been transformed into an open natural, educational and recreational space for everyone. It is a new gateway to the Sonian Forest, where discovery, biodiversity awareness and sustainable leisure activities go hand in hand.
Discover the full programme. ERDF-funded projects can be identified by the #EUinmyregion label.
La Ferme du Chaudron : Guided tour “House of Food Sovereignty” by Land van Neerpede
| When? 19 and 20 September 2026 Consult the programme on the website. | Where? La Ferme du Chaudron Rue de Neerpede 20/30 1070 Anderlecht |
Economic development, urbanisation and population growth have gradually led to the disappearance of Brussels’ rural landscapes. Yet the Land van Neerpede in Anderlecht remains a vast protected area of more than 400 hectares, comprising fields, woodlands, ponds and streams. It is one of the last agricultural zones in the capital and plays an essential ecological role.
At the heart of this area lies La Ferme du Chaudron, a regional property located near the Pede Pond. Built at the end of the 19th century, the farm supplied Brussels with agricultural products through a diverse range of activities, including vegetable growing, orchards and livestock farming. After a period of vacancy, the site is now being renovated by Brussels Environment. Since 2024, a consortium of four associations has held a ten-year concession to develop the site into a House of Food Sovereignty, an ambitious project for western Brussels.
With the support of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), The Cauldron Farm, as an integral part of the BoerenBruxselPaysans ERDF project, has become a key hub for the development of sustainable urban agriculture in Brussels, serving local food production, ecology and social cohesion.
Discover the full programme. ERDF-funded projects can be identified by the #EUinmyregion label.
COOP : Guided tour “Another Story of Brussels: A Landscape in Transformation” by COOP
| When? 19 September 2026 Consult the programme on the website. | Where? COOP Quai Fernand Demets 23 1070 Anderlecht |
COOP Brussels: Guided Tour by COOP, “Another Story of Brussels: A Landscape in Transformation”
Participants are invited to join two guided tours of the permanent exhibition “Another Story of Brussels”, exploring the city through its many transformations.
From the Moulart Flour Mill to the panoramic rooftop terrace, the tour takes visitors into the heart of a landscape shaped by the River Senne and transformed by human activity. Whether visible or hidden underground, the river has left a lasting mark on the Anderlecht valley.
With the support of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), COOP is giving new life to Anderlecht’s industrial heritage by creating a space for SMEs, culture and innovation along the canal. It is an inspiring example of how an industrial site can be repurposed to serve Brussels’ economy and cultural development.
Discover the full programme. ERDF-funded projects can be identified by the #EUinmyregion label.
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