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  • On a sunny day, the Sonian Forest is a great place to be. The fairy-tale like forest lies to the southeast of Brussels and covers more than 4,000 hectares.
  • In Belgium, the territory of the Suan forest is inhabited by various mammals: moose, squirrels, hares, wild boars, and a large number of birds.
  • Sonian Forest Address: Sonian Forest Belgium, Brussels. Sonian Forest Timing: 24-hrs. Best time to visit Sonian Forest(preferred time): 07:00 am - 02:00 pm.
  • The Sonian Forest consists mainly of European beeches and oaks. Several trees are more than 200 years old, dating from the Austrian period.[citation needed].
  • This fascinating video takes you to the heart of the Sonian Forest exploring its natural resources and meeting the people behind its conservation and...
  • Derks-2020-Sonian_Forest_-_a_case-(published_version).pdf. Content available from Kris Vandekerkhove: Derks-etal-2020-SonianForest-Oforest-book.pdf.
  • The Sonian Forest (French: Foret de Soignes, Dutch: Zonienwoud) is a large forest in the south-eastern part of Brussels, Belgium.
  • Measuring a grand total of 4,421 ha, the Sonian forest is Belgium’s largest area of woodland and the perfect place for some lovely walks.