Brussels, Belgium
Ultra-organised
Brussels is where modern Europe has its home. The Belgian capital is steeped in social, cultural and culinary riches that radiate out from the magnificent Grand Place. Come for art. Come for shopping. Come for politics (if you must). And above all, come for steak frites and moules marinieres, all washed down with lashings of delicious Belgian ale and chocolate.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | Dutch, French, German | |
| Currency: | Euro | |
| Time zone: | GMT +1 hour (GMT +2 hours in summer) | |
| Flight Time: | 1 hour 30 | |
| Holiday type: | City break | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 10.3°C (24-hour average) Rainfall: 794.6mm a year |
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Must see:
The Grand Place is an awe-inspiring place to begin a journey around Brussels on foot. Impressive by day, this 300 year old architectural marvel is even more jaw-droppingly ornate at night when the floodlights go on.
Must eat at:
Comme Chez Soi is a Brussells institution with no fewer than two Michelin stars to its name, not to mention an intimate dining room and a reputation for delicious French-influenced cuisine.
Must be there for:
Where better to enjoy an authentic, fruity and highly potent Belgian beer or two than the Brussels Beer Weekend, annually in September, when more than 30 breweries put their wares to the taste test.
Well-travelled tips:
Take a 12km trip out of town to witness the Waterloo battlefield – where Wellington took on Napoleon - up close and personal.
For the ultimate in chocolate, in a city of chocoholics, hunt down Marcolini on Place du Grand Sablon, and let your wildest choccy desires come true.
