The best comic murals in Brussels: a mapped guide
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Where are the best comic murals in Brussels?
The best central murals cluster in the lower town near the Grand-Place: the Tintin wall (Rue de l'Étuve), Broussaille (the first mural, Rue du Marché au Charbon), Le Chat (Boulevard du Midi), and the Smurfs, Lucky Luke and Gaston walls nearby. Group them into a loop of about 2 km and you can see a dozen on foot in an afternoon.
A practical map to the murals
The Brussels comic strip route has 50+ murals, but you won’t see them all — nor should you try. This guide groups the best central walls into a walkable cluster so you can catch a dozen of the finest in an afternoon, without trekking to the suburbs. Pick up the official Comic Book Route map (tourist office or online) to navigate, and use the groupings below to plan your loop.
The central core (near the Grand-Place)
These are the must-sees, all within a roughly 2 km loop of the lower town:
- Tintin — Rue de l’Étuve (by Manneken-Pis). Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock on a fire escape. The icon (Tintin guide).
- Broussaille — Rue du Marché au Charbon. A strolling couple; the first mural of the route (1991), and a quiet LGBTQ+ landmark in the gay-friendly quarter.
- Le Chat (Geluck) — Boulevard du Midi. The deadpan philosopher cat.
- Ric Hochet — Rue du Bon Secours. A man climbing through a window.
- Olivier Rameau — Rue du Chêne, near Manneken-Pis.
- Néron, Monsieur Jean, Boule et Bill — dotted through Saint-Géry and the Marché au Charbon area.
This cluster pairs perfectly with central sightseeing and a comic museum visit.
A short walk east/north
A little further out, still walkable:
- The Smurfs (Les Schtroumpfs) — Rue de l’Étuve / Place du Jardin aux Fleurs area. Peyo’s blue creatures.
- Gaston Lagaffe — near the Comics Art Museum (Rue des Sables).
- Lucky Luke and others around the lower town’s northern edge.
Combine these with a visit to the Comics Art Museum on Rue des Sables, the natural hub of the comic district.
A suggested loop (about 2 hours)
- Start at Manneken-Pis / Tintin mural (Rue de l’Étuve).
- West to Marché au Charbon — Broussaille, and more in Saint-Géry.
- North toward Boulevard du Midi for Le Chat (short detour).
- Up to Rue des Sables and the Comics Art Museum (Gaston nearby).
- Loop back via any walls you missed, ending at the Grand-Place.
A dozen murals, a museum, and a proper wander through the lower town — a great half-day.
Tips for mural-hunting
- Look up and around corners — some are high on gable ends or down side streets.
- Best light is often morning or late afternoon; harsh midday sun can flatten colours.
- Great for kids — turn it into a “spot the character” game (family things to do).
- Go guided for the stories — a comic murals walking tour or a Tintin and street-art walk explains who drew each wall and why, adding a layer the map can’t.
However you do it, the murals are the most charming free thing in Brussels — and once you start spotting them, you won’t stop. Learn the characters’ backstories in Belgian comics explained.
Frequently asked questions — The best comic murals in Brussels: a mapped guide
How do I find the comic murals in Brussels?
Pick up the official Comic Book Route map from the tourist office or download it online, then plan a loop through the central lower town where the murals cluster. Most are within walking distance of the Grand-Place; an app or printed map keeps you on track.Which is the most famous comic mural in Brussels?
The Tintin mural on Rue de l'Étuve, near Manneken-Pis, showing Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock on a fire escape. Broussaille (a strolling couple) on Rue du Marché au Charbon is also notable as the very first mural of the route, painted in 1991.
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