Things To Do
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Royal Museum for Central Africa
Pairi Daiza
Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daēza, which is the source of the [Persian language] word paradise.
Atomiumsquare
The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World Expo. It is located on the Heysel Plateau, where the exhibition took place. It is now a museum. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, it stands 102 m tall.
Delirium Village
NO WONDER BEER LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD LOVE THIS PLACE. You can enjoy more than 2,000 beers from around the world. Delirium Café holds the Guinness World Records for the number of beers available for tasting : 2,004 record obtained in 2004. You can choose from the Trappists, famous Belgian Abbay, strong brown beers, fruits or lighter from Belgium and the world. And for lovers of different tastes, we offer unusual beers like chocolate, banana, with walnut Coco, spices, hot pepper, gingerbread and also, we have gluten free beers.
Royal Palace of Brussels
The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians in the centre of the nation's capital Brussels. However it is not used as a royal residence, as the king and his family live in the Royal Palace of Laeken on the outskirts of Brussels.
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
The Saint-Hubert Royal Galleries are an ensemble of glazed shopping arcades in Brussels, Belgium. Designed and built by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer between 1846 and 1847, they precede other famous 19th-century shopping arcades such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Parc du Cinquantenaire or Jubelpark is a large public, urban park in the easternmost part of the European Quarter in Brussels, Belgium.
Belgian Brewers Museum
Brewery museum displaying 18th-century equipment, plus a modern brewing hall & a cafe with tastings.
Belgian fries at Maison Antoine
Hut established in 1948, serving the best Belgian fries with choice of sauces, plus burgers & snacks. You are welcome to have a beer at any of the surrouding bars on Place Jourdan.
Brussels Waffle Workshop
Make the greatest Belgian Waffles in 90min - Learn where to find the best Belgian Waffles and finest biscuits in Brussels.
Day trip to Antwerp
Whatever is on your city-trip checklist, Antwerp can offer it. The city is full of surprising highlights, discover them all during your stay.
Day trip to "Medieval" Bruges
Day trip to Ghent
The vibrant city of Ghent is more than worth a weekend trip. Ghent offers you a quirky, fascinating cultural cocktail brimming with rich history, culture and a trendy city vibe. Ghent is a chilled-out city where anything goes: a city break on a human scale. Take a look at all the sights in the vibrant city of Ghent. There are so many must-see attractions to visit on your holiday. You’ll be spoilt for choice in Ghent! Choose. Do.
Citadel of Namur
Built on an impressive rocky spur, this exceptional heritage site has conserved traces of each period of its 2000-year-old history. Once a residence for the Counts of Namur in the Middle Ages, then transformed into a holiday home by King Leopold II, it is now a sought-out location for events, guided visits and walks in a verdant surrounding with spectacular views over the city.
Mini-Europe
Located at the foot of the Atomium, MINI-EUROPE is the only park where you can visit the whole of Europe in a couple of hours. A truly unique voyage ! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent.
Brussels Tram Museum
Brussels – as both the Belgian and the European capital – is definitely worth a visit, if only for a short discovery. At the Brussels Tram Museum you can find a vast collection of vehicles that have spent their lifetime in the streets of the city, vehicles from a period that spans over a century.
Tram Experience Brussels
How do you fancy boarding a tram that has been fully decked out as a modern gourmet restaurant? Aboard you will be served a six- or seven-course meal put together by top Belgian chefs, whilst you tour the most beautiful places of Brussels by night for two hours.
The Lion's Mound | 1815 Memorial
Discover the site of the battle of 18th June 1815 where 300 000 men from 7 nations clashed. The Memorial 1815 pass combines various attractions linked to the Waterloo Battlefield: - After a memorable climb of 226 steps, the Lion's Mound gives you a unique view of the battlefield. - Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial allows you to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History as if you were there. - An immense panoramic frieze (circumference 110m, height 12m) made in 1912 takes you to the heart of the battle with an impressive soundtrack. - Last authentic witness of the battle, the Hougoumont Farm provides a unique setting: 4 exhibition rooms coupled with a multimedia show.
Meise Botanic Garden
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium is one of Europe's largest botanic gardens. Its location is just 3 km from the famous Atomium, and in easy reach of Brussels. You will discover a paradise for nature and plant lovers, and a historic domain that extends over 92 ha. Walkers and their families will enjoy this quiet haven strolling amongst century old trees, just some of the 18,000 plant species that grow in our garden. In the Evolution House, you will discover the origins of life on Earth, witness bubbling mud and find out what was on the menu of dinosaurs. Take an educational journey over a 450 million years of plant evolution from simple algae to our most complex flowering plants. Visit the National Botanic Garden of Belgium in Meise, you will be amazed!
Bois de la Cambre
Day Trip to Amsterdam
Holland is only at a stone’s throw away from Brussels. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit bustling Amsterdam! Upon arrival in Amsterdam we visit a local crafts center where you see the production of traditional cheeses and clogs. Time for a short photo break near a traditional quaint Dutch windmill. We drive on to the heart of Amsterdam, passing the Dutch National Bank and the former Heineken brewery museum. You can embark on an optional guided boat tour that takes you along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals. This is an unforgettable way to discover the old city and it is undoubtedly the number one attraction of Holland’s capital. Next stop: the tour now takes you to Amsterdam’s most famous square called the “DAM”. The guide takes you on a brief guided walk to the Royal Palace and other highlights of the city. Then it is time for some free time. Stroll along the shopping streets, visit the flower market. Just enjoy!
Shopping in Brussels
- Shopping in the city center: Chaussée d'Ixelles (Porte de Namur) , City2 shopping mall (Rogier), Rue Neuve (Rogier), Place de la Monnaie (De Brouckère) and Grand place district (Bourse). - Upscale and luxury shopping on Avenue de la Toison d'Or (Porte de Namur) and Avenue Louise (Louise)
Sweet tooth ?
Maison Dandoy for our infamous waffles and caramel biscuits Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier Cocodonuts Brussels My be Pop Haägen Dazs Restaurant Tartes de Françoise Mary Chocolates Neuhaus Godiva Corné Port Royal Taller Leonidas Australian ice cream
Chocolat workshop with Laurent Gerbaud
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg
Mont des Arts
The European Parliament: hemicycle
Experience the exciting atmosphere of the world’s largest transnational parliament with a visit to the European Parliament hemicycle. You can even follow a live plenary session. An interactive guide in one of the EU’s 24 official languages or one of the team of guides, along with a Q&A session, will explain how this centre of European democracy functions, what its powers are, and which historic votes have taken place within its walls.