Atomium Audio Guide
Explore Atomium with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Atomium is an iconic architectural landmark located in Brussels, Belgium. It was originally constructed as the centerpiece for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Expo 58.
What you will hear
The Base and Entrance Pavilion
Arrival at the modern glass pavilion and the surrounding sculptures at the foot of the monument.
The Support Structures
Looking closely at the massive supports and external stairs, we can see the sheer scale required to elevate this 'atomic world' high above the park grounds.
Ascent through the Tubes
The futuristic experience of traveling through the 3-meter wide connecting tubes via Europe's longest escalators.
The Light Experience
Traveling between the spheres through three-meter-wide tubes, you are surrounded by a futuristic LED light show designed to feel like a journey through a high-tech molecular structure.
The Longest Escalator
These escalators were among the longest in Europe when they were installed in 1958, serving as a centerpiece of the 'futuristic' experience for World's Fair visitors.
The Art and Science Spheres
The mid-level spheres dedicated to permanent installations and the unique geometric framework of the structure.
The Kids' Sphere
Within the 'Kinderbol,' or Kids' Sphere, school groups can actually spend the night in unique raindrop-shaped pods while participating in educational programs about architecture and city life.
The Summit Panorama
The highest point of the Atomium, offering a 360-degree view of Brussels from 102 meters up.
The Brussels Panorama
From the summit sphere, one hundred and two meters above the ground, you are rewarded with a breathtaking three-sixty-degree panorama of the Brussels skyline and beyond.
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