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5 million happy guests and counting

Currency

Euro

Capital City

Brussels

Winter avg temp

2°C

Language

French, Dutch, German

Summer avg temp

16°C

Good morning

Bonjour

Time Zone

GMT+2

Good evening

Bonsoir

"Belgium is famous for Tintin, Hercule Poirot, beer and chocolate but has a great deal more to offer and I love exploring it with our travellers"

Peter, Travel Director

Stroll through the beautiful Bruges

Horse drawn carts, brick façade buildings and waterfront windmills make Bruges a place to savour. Climb the 83-metre Belfry Tower for sweeping views and to watch treats being made at the Chocolate Line. Charm is packed into these flower dressed streets.
Admire the delicate art of Belgian lace

Step back in time to a cultural heritage delicately laced since the 15th century. Though some points in history saw nearly 50,000 people dedicated to this craft in Belgium, it is now a unique specialty. Experience the country’s romantic white lace at the interactive Kantcentrum museum.
See the Atomium

Designed in homage to the country’s metals industries and in celebration of the atomic age, the Atomium is a symbol of modern European architecture. Step inside one of nine 18-metre spheres to dine, admire views and browse its exhibitions.
Taste delicious chocolate in Brussels

Sample one too many delightfully smooth blocks of milky cacao in the city of Brussels. You’ll find many chocolate shops along the streets. Visit Choco-Story the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate to immerse deeply and deliciously into this culinary wonder.
Learn about Flanders farm life

Feel a deep connection to the land by visiting one of almost 500 organic farms and conservation areas spread over Flanders in the north of Belgium. Outside, you’ll be delighted by fields of blueberries, rows of brightly coloured flowers and free-roaming animals, before stepping inside the charming farmhouse for a local meal.

Our top 5 things to do in Belgium

Waltz through fields of blueberries, see a masterpiece of modern European architecture and be charmed by waterfront windmills. Discover the true heart of the country on a Belgium travel experience with Trafalgar.

Brussels
Royal Palace

Stand before The Royal Palace of Brusselsin awe ofthe imperial magnitude of the neoclassical façade – one that measures 50 percent longer than that of Buckingham Palace. Soak in the opulence as you get escorted through lavish ceremonial rooms including the Mirror Room encrusted with 1.4 million iridescent jewel beetles.
Antwerp
Plantin-Moretus Museum

Explore the ancient city of Antwerp and immerse yourself in the publishing dynasty of Plantin and Moretus. Browse through the UNESCO World Heritage Listed museum and see priceless typographical antiquities including two of the oldest printing presses in the world. Lose yourself in the collection of 30,000 books and visit the bookshop dating back to 1700.
Brussels
Magritte Museum

Pay homage to Belgian artist René Magritte at Magritte Museum. Behold the largest collection of Magritte’s work including some 230 paintings, drawings, and sculptures as well as his experiments with photography from 1920 and short films from 1956. Trace his development across surrealism, and Magritte’s “vache” period, through to his signature bowler hats.

Best museums in Belgium

An often underrated destination, Belgium attractions are a surprise to many. Step a little closer on our trips to Belgium and you’ll find a place bursting with culture and museums, from an ancient printing press to a decadent royal palace.

Moules-Frites

Erase your appreciation for fish and chips with its far superior Belgian alternative, mussels and fries. The mussels are usually boiled with fresh herbs and oil – use the left-over juices as dipping sauce for your thin cut fries.
Belgian Beer

The perfect way to wash down Moules-Frites – or any meal, in fact – is with a Belgian beer. Perfecting their brew since the 12th century, fermented cereal grains are part of this country’s heritage. Even fussy beer drinkers will find a variety to love.
Belgian Waffles

Only a few fortunate countries brag a national dish as special as the Belgian waffle. With a perfect consistency both soft and crunchy and countless sweet toppings to choose from, eat this lovable snack from a street vendor, fancy restaurant, or both.

Best food in Belgium

Our trips to Belgium gravitate around the country’s delicious food. Journey with us to connect with the culinary heritage behind these world-famous delights, drifting from herb soaked mussels to Belgian waffles, with a few local beers in between.

What to pack for Belgium

Loose-fitting clothes

Between the beer, waffles, fries and chocolate, no amount of walking will fend off the feeling of gluttony. Pack loose-fitting clothes so you can indulge in Belgium’s food without any discomfort.

A book or app dedicated to flowers

A country famed for its biennial Flower Carpet festival, Belgium is alive with floral colours at many times of the year. Take a book or download an app and you’ll quickly learn to differentiate varieties of begonias and poppies.

Comfortable shoes

From the flower lined streets of Bruge, to the gorgeous fields of Flanders, you'll need a reliable pair of walking shoes for your trip to Belgium.

An open mind

Belgium is known for its progressive mindset and forward-thinking legal system, often praised for re-shaping outdated systems long before the rest of the world. Feel right at home here with an open mind.

Your credit card

The Belgian city of Antwerp has been dubbed the diamond capital of the world. Home to the second largest port in Europe, it is said that nearly half of the world’s diamonds shimmy through here. Pack your credit card if you care to splurge.

Pack for sustainable travel

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.