All destinations
From the Grand-Place and Art Nouveau districts to medieval Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, the Ardennes and the WWI battlefields of Flanders — discover every corner of Belgium
Must-visit destinations
Antwerp day trip from Brussels: diamonds, Rubens, and fashion
Fashion and design lovers, Art history enthusiasts (Rubens, Van Dyck)
Bruges day trip from Brussels: the honest guide
First-time visitors to Belgium, Medieval architecture lovers
Brussels: what to actually do in 2–3 days
First-time city-breakers who want depth, not box-ticking, Foodies chasing chocolate, beer and proper waffles
Ghent day trip from Brussels: the underrated pick
Visitors who want medieval without the tourist crush, Art lovers (Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece)
More to explore
Atomium and Heysel: Brussels's weird, wonderful north
Families with children (Mini-Europe is excellent for 5–12 year olds), Design and architecture enthusiasts
Dinant — Meuse clifftop citadel, birthplace of Adolphe Sax
Scenic river landscapes, Architecture and photography
European Quarter: Brussels beyond the tourist trail
EU affairs professionals and students, Architecture and urban planning enthusiasts
Grand-Place: the reality behind Brussels's showpiece square
Architecture enthusiasts (17th-century baroque gilded facades), First-time visitors to Brussels
Ixelles and Flagey: where Brussels actually lives
Art Nouveau architecture (densest concentration in Brussels), Local café culture and food
Leuven half-day from Brussels: Belgium's best student city
Architecture lovers (the extraordinary Gothic town hall), Beer tourists (AB InBev HQ, Stella Artois origin)
Luxembourg City — Europe's eagle's nest, 220 km from Brussels
History and fortifications, Architecture — UNESCO-listed Old Town
Mechelen day trip from Brussels: the overlooked Flemish gem
Travellers tired of overtouristed Belgian cities, Architecture and religious art enthusiasts
Sablon and Marolles: antiques, flea markets and real Brussels life
Antiques and vintage shopping enthusiasts, Visitors wanting to escape the tourist core
Waterloo — Napoleon's last battlefield, 20 km from Brussels
History and military history enthusiasts, Napoleon and Napoleonic Wars buffs
Ypres (Ieper) from Brussels: the Flanders Fields pilgrimage
WWI history and military history enthusiasts, Commonwealth visitors (British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand)
Off the beaten path
Amsterdam day trip from Brussels: doable, but should you?
Confident travellers who want a packed single day, Repeat Brussels visitors after a change of scene
Damme half-day: the village beyond Bruges you'll want to find
Cyclists and active travellers based in Bruges, Those wanting to escape Bruges's tourist centre
Durbuy — Belgium's "smallest town," big on Ardennes scenery
Ardennes scenery and walking, Medieval architecture without the Bruges crowds
Hallerbos — Belgium's bluebell forest, three weeks in mid-April
Photographers and nature lovers, Families with children
Laeken: royal Brussels, greenhouses and the Atomium's backyard
Visitors who've already seen central Brussels, Garden and architecture lovers
Meuse valley — Wallonia's river spine, from Namur to the Ardennes
Scenic road or cycling trips, Combining multiple Wallonia stops in one arc
Namur — Wallonia's capital, where the Sambre meets the Meuse
Off-the-beaten-path Belgium, Combining with Dinant for a Meuse valley day
Saint-Gilles and the Horta Museum: Art Nouveau at the source
Art Nouveau architecture enthusiasts (essential destination), Design-focused travellers
Tournai — Belgium's oldest city, one of its most underrated
Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Off-the-beaten-path Belgium
Villers-la-Ville: Belgium's most romantic abbey ruins
History lovers and photographers, Anyone wanting a quiet, crowd-free half-day
Most-booked experiences in Brussels
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
Brussels: From Brussels Ghent and Bruges Day Tour
Brussels: Brussels Chocolate Workshop and Tastings
Brussels: Belgian Beer Tasting Experience
Brussels: Brussels Guided Walking Tour
Waterloo: From Brussels Napoleon S Last Battle of Waterloo Tour
