Belgium
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Logistics
Getting There
Brussels is easily accessible by plane or train depending on your departing location. If you fly into the main airport, there is a train from the airport to Brussels-Central which is located near the Grand Place. It is a very easy and affordable option for traveling between the airport and city center.
Getting Around
Parts of Brussels are accessible on foot, but if you choose to venture to some areas outside the city center, you may need to leverage public transportation or taxis. Both the Atomium and Mini-Europe would be considered further away and require other modes of transport to access.
Accommodations
Find somewhere to stay near the Grand Palace to ensure you are centrally located.
Things to do and see
Grand Place
Area in central Brussels with many beautiful buildings. The town hall is one of the buildings in the square
Brussels Park
Across from Royal Palace
Mannekin Pis
Famous statue found within Brussels. Keep an eye out for Jeanneke Pis and Zinneke Pis too!
The Royal Palace
Royal palace of Belgium
Cinquantenaire
Large park on the East side of Brussels
Mont des Arts
Historic building at the center of Brussels
Mini Europe
Miniature park in Brussels with tiny reproductions of various famous European locations
Atomium
Unique building in Belgium that now operates as a museum
Day trips from Belgian towers
Bruge
Trains run between Brussels and Brugge every 30 minutes and take anywhere for 60 – 90 minutes depending on the route chosen. Some key sights to see include historic center of Bruge, Town Hall, Belfry of Bruge (bell tower), Choco-Story museum, Frietmuseum (fries museum), Basilica of the Holy Blood, Canal boat tour, Minnewater Lake (just a bunch of swans hang over here), De Halve Maan Brewery (can do a tour here; there are two other breweries you can also visit), chocolate shop
Antwerp
Ghent
Food and Drinks
Maison Dandoy
Breakfast
Serves breakfast and traditional Belgium waffles
Delirium
Bar
Fun bar with over 2000 types of beer available to order, with many unique options. Be sure to visit the correct location (down a small street) and go to the basement where they provide the large menu.
Leonidas
Bar
Chocolate store
Oyya
Waffles
Located in Bruges and good spot for Belgian waffles
Chez Albert
Waffles
Located in Bruges and serves Liege Belgium waffles
Other Notes
Duration
A day-trip or quick weekend trip to Brussels is all one needs. There is not a ton to do aside from eating and drinking your way through the Belgium cuisine. If you are visiting for a longer period of time, be sure to look into various day trips to provide a change of pace from the city.
Waffles
Types of Waffles: Liege waffles vs Brussels waffles. Brussels waffles are more traditional while Liege look like there is a sugar topping/glaze on it.