A wall element comprising two outer layers extending at least substantially parallel to each other, between which at least two intermediate layers are provided, wherein each intermediate layer extends between the outer layers in a zigzag fashion, each intermediate layer comprising first parts that extend at least substantially parallel to the outer layers and second parts that extend between adjacent first parts, wherein first parts of one intermediate layer that face towards one outer layer are connected to said one outer layer, and wherein first parts of the other intermediate layer that face towards the other outer layer are connected to said other outer layer, a characteristic feature being the fact that said intermediate layers are identical in shape, with the intermediate layers being connected along their adjoining second parts, and a method of manufacturing the wall element.