Practical information

Curious about our opening hours? Or are you visiting Trademart for the first time? Or do you wonder what facilities we offer? Or do you want general practical information? You’ll find it here!

First time visit?

Last updated: 6/4/2023

Are you visiting Trademart for the first time? Get your entrance card.

Entry is always free, and parking is charged. Choose an annual pass with parking included (20€) or pay for parking per visit (8€).

Opening hours

The road to new opportunities is always open!

Trademart is a permanent centre with various sectors. So you are always welcome, but it is best to keep an eye on the opening hours for each sector. Opening hours sometimes differ because of special events or holidays. Curious about our events? You can find them in the menu.
Baby & kids

Level D

Kids World Days 12 - 14/02 & 24 - 26/09

10:00 - 18:00

Monday Opening 30/01 & 27/02 & 27/03 & 24/04 & 22/05 & 26/06

10:00 - 17:00

Monday Opening 28/08 & 30/10 & 27/11

10:00 - 17:00

Fashion & accessories &go

Level A

Monday

10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 17:00

Thursday

10:00 - 17:00

Friday

10:00 - 17:00

fashion & accessories Happening 29 - 30/01

10:00 - 17:00

fashion & accessories Happening 2.0 12 - 14/02

10:00 - 17:00

fashion & accessories Open Days 23 - 24/04

10:00 - 17:00

Christmas Happening 19/11

10:00 - 17:00

Fashion & labels (fashion gardens)

Level E & F

Monday

10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 17:00

Thursday

10:00 - 17:00

Friday

10:00 - 17:00

Home & living

Level D

Brussels Interior Event 29 - 30/01 & 12 - 14/02

10:00 - 18:00

Brussels Interior Event 27 - 28/08 & 24 - 26/09

10:00 - 18:00

Monday Opening 27/02 & 27/03 & 24/04 & 22/05 & 26/06

10:00 - 17:00

Monday Opening 30/10 & 27/11

10:00 - 17:00

Kitchen, dining, design, gifts

last monday of the month 10:00 - 17:00

Decoration

every monday 10:00 - 17:00

Home & living &go

Level C

Monday

10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday

10:00 - 18:00

Thursday

10:00 - 18:00

Friday

10:00 - 18:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

10:00 - 16:00

Shoes & bags

Level B & E

shoes & bags Open Days ft. Centro Benelux 12 - 14/02

10:00 - 17:00

shoes & bags Open Days 20 - 21/02

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

by appointment

Thursday

by appointment

Friday

by appointment

These opening hours apply during the spring/summer 2023 buying season

Sports & outdoor

Level B

Monday

10:00 - 17:00

Reception

Monday

09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 17:00

Thursday

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

09:00 - 16:00

Offices

Monday

08:30 - 17:30

Thursday

08:30 - 17:30

Wednesday

08:30 - 17:30

Thursday

08:30 - 17:30

Friday

08:30 - 16:30

Foodbar De Serre

Level A - Atrium

Monday

11:00 - 15:00

Tuesday

11:00 - 14:00

Wednesday

11:00 - 14:00

Thursday

11:00 - 14:00

Friday

11:00 - 14:00

Keuken Restaurant is only open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 16/11 to 14/01 and from 16/03 to 15/06, and only on Mondays from 16/06 to 15/08 (Take Away hours remain unchanged)

Supplies & services

Level A

Monday

10:00 - 17:00

Accessibility & parking

Finding a parkingspot in the heart of Brussels is not easy! That is why our customers love our big parking.

Trademart is located on the Heysel plateau, close to the Atomium and Brussels Expo. We are easy to reach by public transport and by car.
By car

Trademart has two parkings with a total of 1500 parking spaces. Which car park should you use? That depends on the sector you want to visit.

Parking 1

- Entry via Atomiumlaan

- If you visit fashion & accessories (&go), baby & kids, home & living, shoes & bags, sport & outdoor or supplies & services

- 2 charging points for electric vehicles available (1st row on the right)

Parking 2

- Entry via Madridlaan

- If you visit fashion & labels or home & living & go

By public transport

Great that you choose public transport! There are many ways to get close to us:

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Subway
Are you taking the subway? Then take Line 6 - Koning Boudewijn. Get off at the end stop Heysel. Take the stairs on your left. Once you have reached the top, it is only a 5-minute walk.
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Tram
Tram 7 with Heysel Terminus stop takes you to Trademart in just 5 minutes. Tram 3 with the Esplanade stop is an 8 minute walk to Trademart. Tram 93 and Tram 51 with the stop Koning Boudewijn Stadion take 15 minutes.
Bus
Buses 84 and 88 - from Berchem Station and Rogier respectively - both go to the Heysel terminus. Bus lines 84 and 88 from Berchem Station and Rogier to Heisel terminus.

Accommodation

Are you coming from a distance and want to stay overnight nearby? The following hotels offer attractive discounts:

Gosset Hotel

15% off the best rate of the day, including buffet breakfast, wifi and parking.

Booking code: CORP 15

Website

B & B Josephine

€5 discount/night from 2nd night, welcome drink and free parking and wifi when booking direct.

Code to book: Trade

Website

Requirements to visit as a retailer

To buy at Trademart you have to meet a number of conditions.

Requirements to visit as a retailer

Trademart is a place for professionals in retail. To maintain the quality and exclusivity of our brands, we ask our visitors for information about their business in advance. In order to apply for an admission ticket, you must meet the following two conditions and be able to provide proof of this.

1. VAT-number

You have an active and valid VAT number. Your registration with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises must be completed.

2. Your professional activity

The professional activities of your business are in line with the sectors offered by Trademart. An overview of these sectors can be found here.

Not entirely sure whether you can gain access? Contact us to find out for sure. We will be happy to check whether you are eligible or not.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements I need to buy at Trademart?

1. You have an active and valid VAT number. Your registration with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises must be completed.


2. The professional activities of your business are in line with the sectors offered by Trademart. An overview of these sectors can be found here.


Not entirely sure whether you can gain access? Contact us to find out for sure. We will be happy to check whether you are eligible or not.

What are the opening hours at Trademart?

The reception of Trademart is open from Monday till Thursday from 09:00 - 17:00. On Friday the reception is open from 09:00 - 16:30. You can find the opening hours of our different sectors above.


Some events are held on a yearly basis and are organised in a weekend.


You can find more info about events in the section Events.

Can I get more info about an entrance card?

We work with a year card. This can be obtained with parking included and costs €20 for the full year.


This gives you access to Trademart's full range, all sectors and our cash & carry concept home & living &go.


You can also opt for the annual card without parking. In that case you pay €8 for the daily parking.


For both cards you must have a valid VAT number.


The card can be requested under the heading Request an access card at Practical information

I want to be an exhibitor. What should I do?

Our team is ready to discuss the showroom of your dreams. Please contact them personally with any questions you may have or simply leave your details if you would like to be contacted for more information.


Lies Vandiest - baby & kids | shoes & bags | home & living | home & living &go


+32 477 74 59 20


lies.vandiest@trademart.be


Dimitri Decnudde - fashion & labels | sports & outdoor | supplies & services


+32 472 06 22 10


dimitri.decnudde@trademart.be


Victoria Garcia - fashion & accessories &go


+32 479 70 00 90


victoria.garcia@trademart.be

How can I find my way around the Trademart building?

Via our digital wayfindig you can quickly and easily find brands, exhibitors and your way around our building.

Which exhibitors and brands are present at Trademart?

Of course! Under brands and exhibitors you can search by sector for all the brands, exhibitors and products we have.

Are pets allowed?

Although we are animal lovers, no animals are allowed to enter the building for safety and hygiene reasons.

How many people can accompany me with my annual pass?

Even though your annual card is strictly personal you can bring one other person. Of course you can always bring your child and baby.

I am coming from Antwerp (E19-A12), Namur (E411) or Liège (E40). Which exit should I take to get to you?

Take Ring R0, direction Ghent/Ostend


Take exit 8 Wemmel - turn left (= Houba De Strooperlaan)


Drive under the bridge, continue for approximately 400 metres and turn left at the first traffic lights (2nd street), direction Holiday Inn (= Keizerin Charlottelaan)


Follow this road and leave Brussels Expo (= Tentoonstellingspark Heizel) on your left.


On the other side of Brussels Expo and at the foot of the Atomium is the Trade Mart building.


The entrance of car park 1 is located at the Atomiumlaan.


The entrance of car park 2 is located on the Madridlaan.


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I am coming from Ghent (E40) or Bergen/Charleroi (E19). Which exit should I take to get to you?

Take the Ring R0, direction Zaventem/Namur,


Take exit 8 Wemmel and turn right (= Houba De Strooperlaan)


Continue for 400 meters and turn left at the first traffic lights, direction Holiday Inn (= Boulevard de l'Empereur Charlottelaan)


Follow this road and leave Brussels Expo (= Tentoonstellingspark Heizel) on your left.


On the other side of the Brussels Expo and at the foot of the Atomium is the Trade Mart building.


The entrance of car park 1 is located at the Atomiumlaan.


The entrance of car park 2 is located at the Madridlaan.

I am a truck driver. Where can I load and unload goods?

When loading and unloading goods, you can use Dock 1 or Dock 2. During working hours, you enter through the barrier at Dock 1 Atomium or Dock 2 Esplanade. There our security guards can give you access to the building via the intercom.


Dock 1 Atomium


Entrance via Boulevard Atomium. Access to floors A-B-C-D-E-F.


Dock 2 Esplanade


Access via the rue Miramar. Access to floors A-B-C-D.

Which hotel do you recommend?

Want to stay near Trademart? Without a doubt: the Gosset Hotel. It offers 15% discount on the best price of the day. Includes buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.


Book with the code CORP15 on the website www.gosset.be.

Are there any facilities for visitors?

Every day we do our best to make it as pleasant as possible for our visitors and exhibitors. For instance, our catering partner Foodbar De Serre provides a welcome culinary pitstop during your shopping moment and we offer a number of services especially for the visitors of our fashion & accessories &go department.


NEW: Foodbar De Serre by Traiteur De Schepper


In need of some delicacies to satisfy that little hunger? Look no further! In the atrium you will find Foodbar De Serre with delicious sandwiches, salads, snacks, soft drinks and coffee. Let it taste good!


Cash & Carry services


Shopping trolleys


Would you like to visit the Fashion & Accessories department on the A-level? Then enter through the parking and the entrance P1 Pool (entrance via Atomiumlaan). Upon entering, you will pass by a stall for shopping trolleys. With all those beautiful items in Cash & Carry, a shopping trolley will undoubtedly come in handy!


VIP car park P0


Our most loyal visitors in the Cash & Carry area, can count on a convenient parking space in the entrance tunnel (via P0 Pool), near the entrance. Are you one of the most frequent visitors to Trade Mart Brussels? Then we will contact you to give you access to this VIP parking.

Are there shopping carts available at Trademart?

Yes, of course! Would you like to visit the fashion & accessories &go department on the A-level? Then enter through the parking lot and entrance P1 Pool (entrance via Atomiumlaan). Upon entering, you will pass by a staging area for shopping carts. With all those beautiful items in Cash & Carry, a shopping cart will undoubtedly come in handy!

Does Trademart have open workstations available?

Do you have an appointment with one of your suppliers at Trademart, but prefer to come a little earlier to avoid the morning rush hour, for example? As a visitor to our platform, you can always make use of open workstations that have been set up in a number of places within our building. Feel free to ask at our receptions.

Is there any way to have my purchased goods brought to my car?

Have you bought so much that you can't carry your purchases yourself? Instead of breaking your back you can call our Cash & Carry Boy! He will be happy to help you carry your purchases to your car. During the events in the Fashion & Accessories department and every Monday during the buying season he drives a special goods bike. Two pair of fit legs to help you our! You can reach our Cash & Carry Boy from 11h30 till 17h30 on 0473/303.305.

Is there a VIP parking?

Our most loyal visitors in the Cash & Carry section can count on a convenient parking space in the entry tunnel (via P0 Pool), near the entrance. Are you one of the most frequent visitors to Trademart? Then we will contact you to give you access to this VIP parking.

Become an exhibitor

The retail landscape is always on a move. The strength of your professional network remains one of the most important tools for achieving your company's goals. Trademart is the ideal location to build and strengthen that network! Ready to conquer Europe with your brand, service or product? You can do this from your own showroom at Trademart in the heart of Brussels. Discover our different sectors

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