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Belly-up to the bar in Belgium for a vat of beer, some french fries with mayonnaise and then sit back and relax. If there’s one thing about Belgium it’s the country’s simple way of life. Step off your flight to Belgium and immerse yourself in a country full of culture, language and cuisine that feeds the soul of all travelers.

Belgium is easily divided between the Dutch and the French (the Flanders and the Wallonia, respectfully) but that doesn’t mean visitors to Belgium have to choose sides. Enjoy one of the 400 beers Belgium offers, take part in a Belgium waffle-making class, go shopping in some high-fashion boutiques, and pick up some world-famous chocolate for your Belgium flight back home. Belgium is one of the smallest countries in Europe, but there’s enough packed into this small country to please any tourist.

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Belgium Climate

Belgium has temperate weather, warm in summer (May to September) and cool to cold in winter, with snow very likely.

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When to Fly to Belgium

Peak season:

Because the weather doesn’t vary hugely between seasons and there are so many towns, there is no particularly defined peak or off-peak season. Summer is usually more full of tourists and it is wise to book Belgium flights and accommodations in advance if you’re traveling to the big cities during the holiday period. Christmas and Easter also tend to see more vacationers. Be aware, however, that it rains year-round in Belgium.

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Getting Around Belgium

The railway network is extremely efficient and reasonably-priced and by far the best way to travel around the country. National passes are available from any major train station which gives you unlimited access to the network. There are three types of train: InterCity, InterRegional and local.

Trams and metro are available in Antwerp and Brussels, though both towns are really small enough to be seen on foot.

Taxis are readily available in all cities.

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Brussels (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Belgium.

 RoadRail
Antwerp0.400.41
Bruges1.000.53
Ghent0.500.28
Liege1.101.22

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Belgium Insider Information

  • Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the home of the European Union. The European parliament building stands by the Leopold Park and is often called the “Caprice des Dieux” (caprice of the gods) by locals: both because this whim cost a lot to construct and also because its shape resembles that of the cheese of the same name. Tours in the building are possible.
  • Bruges is probably the most picturesque city in Belgium, set on a canal near the North Sea, with perfectly preserved medieval buildings. One of the most romantic ways to see the city is on a canal boat. Book a trip from the tourist bureau or just arrive at the landing stage.
  • The historic city of Antwerp can be reached by train from Brussels in just over an hour. The largest city in Flanders, Antwerp has a lot to offer a tourist, though it is often overlooked. At its center is the Grote Markt, or town square. Similar to the Grand Place of Brussels, the square is surrounded by the town hall and guildhouses. Markets take place here during the summer and in the winter there is an outdoor skating rink.
  • Ghent is the capital of East Flanders. One of the best sights in the town is the Gravensteen, a 12th-century castle located right in the middle of the town. The counts of Flanders built huge stone castles, complete with turrets and moats, in all the main cities of Flanders, but the Gravensteen (meaning “castle of the counts”) is the only one which survived.
  • The carnival of Binche (a small town in Hainaut) is the most popular carnival in the country and a major draw for tourists; it was even added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2005. If you miss the actual carnival, however, there is a carnival museum in town, with costumes on display.
  • Belgian beer is popular worldwide. The country boasts around 400 different varieties – more than enough to sample a new one for each drink.

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Belgium Airports

Brussels Zaventem (BRU) is 8 miles northeast of the city.

Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) is 3 miles from Charleroi and 29 miles from Brussels.

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Passport/Visa

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that, in principal, allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. All visitors require a passport that is valid for at least three months after leaving Belgium. Nationals of non-EU countries are recommended to hold return or onward tickets, sufficient funds and documents for their next destination.

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Entry Requirements

U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

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Approx flight times

Washington to Brussels:
7 hr 42 mins
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In-flight Reading

A Tall Man in a Low Land: Some Time Among the Belgians

Harry PearsonComedian Harry Pearson visits some of the less well known parts of the country and is surprised by the friendly encounters he has with the Belgians, though he concludes that they are a people of “low self-esteem”.

Villette

Charlotte BronteBased on her experience as a teacher in Brussels, Charlotte Bronte wrote Villette about Lucy Snowe, who sets sail from England to teach in a girl’s boarding school.

The Good Beer Guide to Belgium

Tim WebbAll you could ever want to know about the country’s most famous export.

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