What to see, what to do
à Brussels

Travel guide Brussels

Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Europe, is renowned for its captivating mix of historic and modern architecture, its rich cultural heritage, and its renowned cuisine, including chocolate, chips and beer.

Fondée au Moyen Âge, Bruxelles a grandi pour devenir un centre politique majeur de l’Europe. La ville offre un aperçu fascinant de l’histoire européenne, avec ses magnifiques places, ses bâtiments d’époque et ses musées.

Accessible via its international airport and excellent rail links, Brussels is a junction point for many European routes, making the city easily accessible from a number of destinations.

Accommodation

Brussels offers a wide variety of accommodation, from luxury hotels to youth hostels and comfortable rented flats.

Gastronomy

Belgian waffles, mussels and chips, chocolates and a wide variety of Belgian beers.

What is there to see? What to do?

La Grand-Place, l’Atomium, le Manneken Pis, le Parlement européen, le Mont des Arts.

The Grand-Place and its surroundings, the Sablon, the Marolles, the European Quarter, Ixelles.

Cinquantenaire Park, guided tours of the city, bike rides, exploring the parks and gardens.

Mini-Europe, Museum of Natural Sciences, Royal Park, Laeken Castle.

Festival de la Bande Dessinée, Ommegang de Bruxelles, Christmas Market.

Activities

Shopping

Belgian chocolatiers, flea markets, fashion boutiques, Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Nightlife

Beer bars, jazz clubs, parties in the Grand-Place and Saint-Géry districts.

Did you know?

La Grand-Place de Bruxelles est inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
The Manneken Pis has over 900 different costumes.
L’Atomium a été construit pour l’Exposition universelle de 1958.
Bruxelles est surnommée ‘la ville de la bande dessinée’, abritant plusieurs murales de BD.
La Belgique est l’un des meilleurs producteurs de chocolat au monde, et Bruxelles en est le cœur.

Tips and tricks
Use the MOBIB travel card for easy access to public transport.
Take an umbrella with you, as the weather can be unpredictable.
Try the local chip shops for a real Belgian fries experience.

Explore lesser-known districts such as the Marolles, visit museums during the week when it's less crowded, and sample local specialities in small brasseries.

Hi, I'm Sophie, a 25-year-old adventurer with the soul of a poet, always ready to discover new horizons. Brussels is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me, with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant art scene. Belgium and its hidden treasures hold no secrets for me!

Sophie D.

DiamsTrotter Brussels