Destination guide

Belgium trip planner

Medieval old towns, world-class beer, and chocolate on every corner.

Belgium is compact enough to see in a week — Brussels for the grandeur, Bruges for the fairytale canals, Ghent for the students-and-cathedrals vibe, Antwerp for design and diamonds. Trains between cities take under an hour.

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Best time to visit

May–Sep

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

Dutch, French, German

Top experiences in Belgium

Bruges canals

Cobblestone lanes, canal boats, and belfry views.

Ghent old town

Gravensteen castle and the graffiti street.

Brussels Grand-Place

The most beautiful square in Europe, plus museums and comic-strip walls.

Antwerp fashion & port

MoMu museum, MAS tower, and Rubens houses.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–2: Brussels — Grand-Place, Magritte museum, and a beer-tasting evening.
Days 3–4: Bruges — canal cruise, belfry, and Choco-Story.
Day 5: Ghent — St. Bavo's Cathedral and Patershol dinner.
Day 6: Antwerp — cathedral, fashion district, and MAS rooftop.

Foods to try

Moules-fritesWaffles (Liège & Brussels)Belgian beerSpeculoosStoempChocolateFrites with mayo

Travel tips

Trains between cities are fast and frequent — no rental car needed.
Bruges gets overrun by day-trippers; stay overnight for the evening magic.
Tap water is safe; restaurants charge for bottled if you don't ask.
Try a Trappist beer at the source — Westvleteren, Chimay, Orval.

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