Timeline
16:04
Pick up snacks or a picnic basket at Colruyt. It is just a short walk from the tram track and opens early enough to stop here before the evening rush. The discount supermarket offers a great selection of branded foods if you want to keep costs low.
16:34
Walk along the Old Tram Track. This historic trajectory turns into a long, stretched park connecting Kraainem to Oudergem. It is a favorite bicycle highway for students, but it remains a beautiful, open space to walk as the golden light begins to fade around 16:09.
17:04
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. The track is open 24/7, but note that lighting turns off after 23:00, so you will be walking in the dark shortly after this moment.
17:49
Head to The New Inn for a drink. This small bar is located in the historic centre of High Kraainem, just a few minutes from the park area. It sits in front of the town hall and next to the road leading to Saint Pancras Church. The terrace offers a beautiful view over the old town and the church, providing a perfect spot to wind down after dark.
Local tip
The Old Tram Track lighting turns off after 23:00. Plan your walk so you are not relying on streetlights for safety late at night. The New Inn is open until 24:00 on weekends, making it a reliable end point.
Check before you go
- Colruyt is open Mo-Th and Sa 08:30-20:00, and Fr 08:30-21:00.
- The Old Tram Track is accessible 24/7 but has no lighting after 23:00.
- The New Inn is open Su-Th 11:00-23:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00.
Worth knowing
- Colruyt is open at 16:04 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kraainem (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).