Travel Guide Belgium

Your complete travel guide for Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels

Capital:Brussels (also EU headquarters)
Languages:Dutch, French, German
Currency:Euro (€)
Entry:EU ID card
Best travel time:May – October
Arrival:Cologne → Brussels 1:45 h by train

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Belgium Classics in 5 Days

5 days

The perfect first-time visitor route: 2 nights in Brussels, 1 night in Ghent, 1 night in Bruges, Antwerp as a day trip or another night. All routes by train under 1 h — no rental car needed.

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Flanders Triangle

3 days

Compact Flanders tour without Brussels. Three cities, three moods: Ghent as a vibrant start, Bruges romantic-medieval, Antwerp as an urban-modern finale. Easily connected by train.

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Ardennes Road Trip

4–6 days

Hiking, castles, Belgian forests, World War II memorials, and impressive karst caves. With a rental car from Liège or Brussels. Perfect for outdoor and history fans.

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Beer & Chocolate Deluxe

4 days

Culinary route for connoisseurs: Cantillon Brewery in Brussels, Stella Artois tour in Leuven, Jenever tasting in Antwerp, chocolatier visits in Bruges. Train-based, easy to plan.

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Regions at a Glance

Brussels

Capital of Belgium and de facto of the EU — Grand Place (UNESCO), Atomium, Magritte Museum, chocolate culture, and the liveliest beer scene in the country.

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Flanders

The Dutch-speaking north with the most beautiful old towns in the country: Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp — Flemish masters, UNESCO World Heritage, and beer strongholds.

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Wallonia & Ardennes

The French-speaking south — Liège on the Meuse, forest and castle landscape of the Ardennes, and the German-speaking eastern community around Eupen.

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Travel Guide Belgium · Last updated: · 6 Chapters · 27 Sections