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What to do in Belgium

Right at the heart of Western Europe is Belgium. This beautiful country perfectly blends historical landmarks with spectacular modern sights. From castles to innovative museums, coastal plains to rolling hills, plus the country’s famous frothy pints and delicious food, Belgium beckons for all types of travellers.

Start your Belgium story with the country’s past and visit all of its spectacular landmarks. Fly to Brussels and make your way to the city’s European Quarter to see icons like the Grand Place and the gothic town hall. Bring you camera next to the Royal Palace of Brussels, Castle of Laeken, and the massive Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral.

Fly to Antwerp and spend hours in the city’s museums like Plantin Moretus Museum, Museum aan de Stroom, and Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten. There are even more amazing buildings and museums in the city of Ghent like Belfort en Lakenhalle, STAM – Ghent city museum, and the SMAK modern art museum.

From manmade to Mother Nature, explore Belgium’s green side and head to the rugged hills of the Ardennes, which has tight forests, caves, and cliffs. It’s paradise for hiking, biking, and camping. You’ll also love seeing the local wildlife and other spectacular sights like the caves of Han-sur-Lesse, the Labyrinth of Barvaux, and the castle of Bouillon.

Attend the country’s best events and get a taste of the Belgian culture at Ommegang, the exciting Carnival de Binche, and the colourful Flower Corso Loenhout. Of course you need to taste and get your fill of Belgian food and drinks too such as the classic Belgian waffles, chocolates, and beer.

Get more travel ideas and tips for your trip with this Belgium travel guide.

When to visit Belgium

The best time for you to visit Belgium is from mid-April to mid-October, because the country’s climate and temperature are usually moderate. Just remember that July and August are peak season for tourists, when the weather is also at its finest. You should also know that it’s always a good idea to bring a brolly in Belgium throughout the year.

Australians don’t need a travel visa to fly to Belgium because it’s part of the Schengen Convention. Just make sure your passport is valid for at least for six months. 

Travelling to and around Belgium

With several airports throughout the country, it’s easy for you to fly into Belgium and travel around its cities and regions. Once you’ve landed, start wandering around Belgium by plane, train, bus, tram, and taxi.

You won’t run out of places to see and tasty food to eat when in Belgium. So grab your passport today and go book your flights to Brussels now with Skiddoo!