Waterloo

For other places with the same name, see Waterloo (disambiguation).

Waterloo is a historic town in the Walloon province of Walloon Brabant in Belgium (close to Brussels).

Hourly trains run from Brussels and (on weekdays) Leuven to Nivelles, stopping at Waterloo and Eigenbrakel/Braine-l'Alleud. From either of these stations it is a 3-kilometre walk to the site. The most convenient way to get to Waterloo from Brussels is the hourly bus to Charleroi operated by TEC. It starts at Brussel-Zuid/Midi station and, after about half an hour, has a stop that is just 300 metres away from the Lion's Mound.

• Waterloo Battlefield, Lion's Mound www.waterloo1815.be - Discover the Waterloo Battlefield where Napolean lost his final battle. See the battlefield exactly like it was June the 18th of 1815 when Wellington faced Napoleon for an ultimate battle that changed Europe's face forever. The Lion's Mound is an artificial hill of 43 metres high with a statue of a lion on top, roaring southwards in the direction of France. It can be climbed by stairs and offers a splendid view over the whole battlefield.

• Thinking of Abba Well, this place really exists. It's south of Brussels and of course it is famous for one of napoleon's Battles. You'll find a green hill with a lion statue on top, and they say that the hill is full of old (fire)arms. • Christian T.
• Site of the great battle, be sure to venture into town and see the sights there, including some great local chocolate shops. Godiva is the Hershey's of Belgium, try something better! • William B.
• Rendez-vous avec l'Histoire! Monter au Lion pour la vue et imaginer les hommes qui s'entretuent... Cher. Mieux vaut aller boire un verre en face et croiser des figurants en habits d'époque... • Philippe M.