Grand Place
Region: Brussels
Cultural Heritage
World Heritage registered square. Magnificent space surrounded by guild houses and city hall.
Tourism in Belgium
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Atomium
Region: Brussels
Modern Architecture
Symbol of 1958 World's Fair. Unique observation monument of enlarged iron crystal.
Historic Centre of Bruges
Region: West Flanders Province
Cultural Heritage
'Venice of the North' with remaining canals and cobblestones. Canal cruises are popular.
Antwerp Cathedral
Region: Antwerp
Gothic Architecture
Houses Rubens' altarpiece 'The Elevation of the Cross'. Impressive 123m tower.
Citadel of Namur
Region: Namur
Military Structure
Fortress ruins overlooking Meuse and Sambre rivers. Beautiful night view.
Han-sur-Lesse Caves
Region: Liège Province
Nature
Nature reserve where you can enjoy stalactite caves and underground river cruises.
Leuven Town Hall
Region: Leuven
Gothic Architecture
15th-century Flemish Gothic masterpiece covered with intricate sculptures.
Bastogne War Museum
Region: Luxembourg Province
Historical Museum
Immersive museum exhibiting the Battle of the Bulge from multiple perspectives.
Dinant
Region: Namur Province
Landscape
Small city with picture-like citadel and spired church reflected in Meuse River.
Saint-Remy Abbey Brewery
Region: Luxembourg Province
Cultural Experience
Trappist beer 'Rochefort' abbey. Limited tours available.
Suggested itineraries
First-Time Belgium Classic 6 Days
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp
Using rail pass to tour capital and three Flemish cities, covering medieval old towns, museums, and breweries.
Ardennes Nature and War History 4 Days
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Bastogne, Dinant, Han Caves, Orval Abbey
Southern hill drive by rental car. Route combining WWII sites and Trappist abbeys.
Beer Lover's Brewery Pilgrimage 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Cantillon, De Halve Maan, Westvleteren Abbey
Taste diverse styles from lambic to Trappist locally, starting from Brussels.
Travel tips
- Bring light outerwear as mornings and evenings can be cool even in summer
- City transport by train and tram is convenient with economical day passes
- Many public toilets are paid, so prepare small change
- Some beer brands have high alcohol content, so pace accordingly
- Fries come with choice of multiple sauces, which is the norm
- Brussels Central and South stations have similar names, so confirm when buying tickets
- Many shops closed on Sundays; markets like antique markets are conversely active
- Cool bags are reassuring for chocolate purchases in summer
- ATMs support English display and IC cards
- Even within EU, medical costs are high; travel insurance recommended
- Tips of 5-10% on bill are sufficient at restaurants
- For pickpocket prevention, wear bags in front and avoid poorly lit alleys at night