Belgium holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Belgium holiday in Europe
Belgium is small but incredibly rich in delights and culture: world-famous chocolate and pralines, over 1,500 types of beer, perfect waffles and fries – the country is a paradise for gourmets. Additionally, medieval cities like Bruges and Ghent, which resemble open-air museums, and Brussels' cosmopolitan charm as the heart of Europe.
Capital
Brussels
Language
Dutch, French, German
Currency
Euro (€)
Time zone
UTC+1
Flight time from DE
about 1 hour
Entry requirements
EU identity card
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Which hotels in Belgium are recommended?
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Belgium — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo
Brüssel, Belgien
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Ixelles/Elsene, Belgien
Hotel Dukes Palace
Brügge, Belgien
Le Chatelain Boutique Hotel Brussels
Ixelles/Elsene, Belgien
Hotel Eurostars Montgomery
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre / Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, Belgien
Le Chatelain Boutique Hotel Brussels
Ixelles/Elsene, Belgien
Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe
Etterbeek, Belgien
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
Ixelles/Elsene, Belgien
What are the highlights of Belgium?
The best-known highlights of Belgium include Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Ardennes.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Bruges
Fairy-tale medieval city with canals, brick gables, and the best hot chocolate in Belgium.
Brussels
Grand-Place (UNESCO), Manneken Pis, comic murals, and the European Quarter – charming and cosmopolitan.
Ghent
University city with a medieval skyline, street art, and the Ghent Altarpiece in St. Bavo's Cathedral.
Antwerp
Fashion capital with Rubens heritage, the most beautiful train station in Europe, and Europe's largest diamond district.
Ardennes
Wooded hilly landscape in the south – ideal for hiking, kayaking, and castle visits.
Hotels in Belgium
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Reiseversicherung abschließen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Belgium?
The best time to visit Belgium is April–October. In summer: 18–25°C. In winter: 2–7°C.
Recommended travel time
April–October
Summer
18–25°C
Winter
2–7°C
How much does a holiday in Belgium cost?
A holiday in Belgium costs roughly 50–80€ per person per day (excluding flights) on a budget, 80–150€ mid-range and 150–300€ for luxury travel.
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
50–80€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
80–150€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
150–300€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
How long is the flight from Germany to Belgium?
From Germany you reach Belgium in about 1 hour.
What travel tips are there for Belgium?
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Always buy Belgian fries in the fryer (Frituur/Friterie) – never in a restaurant
Trappist beers are only produced by 6 monasteries worldwide – 3 of them in Belgium
Bruges is most beautiful early in the morning before day-trippers arrive
Brussels Card offers free entry to 49 museums
Train is the best means of transport – Belgium is small and well-connected
What do people eat in Belgium?
Typical dishes in Belgium are Moules-frites, Belgian Waffles, Stoofvlees/Carbonnade, Waterzooi, Pralines, Speculoos.
These dishes you must try!
Which regions and places in Belgium are worth visiting?
6 regions, cities and highlights in Belgium
Cities
Antwerp
Antwerp is the secret capital of good taste — a Flemish metropolis where diamonds, fashion, Rubens paintings, chocolate, and craft beer come together in a fascinating way. The …
Bruges
Bruges, the "Venice of the North", is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Flemish city in Belgium enchants with its canals, …
Bruges
Bruges is the best-preserved medieval city jewel in Europe — a city where time seems to have stood still in the 15th century. The entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage …
Brussels
Brussels is much more than the capital of Europe — the Belgian metropolis combines Flemish and French culture, Art Nouveau architecture, and one of the best food scenes on the …
Gent
Gent is Belgium's best-kept secret city — livelier than Bruges, more relaxed than Brussels, and with a mix of medieval splendor and alternative cultural scene that is unmatched in …
Liège
Liège is the fiery soul of Wallonia and a city that has spectacularly reinvented itself in recent years without losing its rough, authentic charm. The symbol of this …
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How do I plan a holiday in Belgium?
Belgium is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering Food, Culture, City Trips and much more. The best time to visit Belgium is April–October, when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 50–80€ (Budget) to 150–300€ (Luxury), Belgium is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Brussels, Belgium can be excellently explored. The official language is Dutch, French, German, and the currency is Euro (€). From Germany, you can reach Belgium in about 1 hour. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Moules-frites, Belgian Waffles, Stoofvlees/Carbonnade, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Belgium has something for every type of traveller.
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