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You're lucky if you get to visit Brussels on a Sunday. This is the best day to take a walk in the Marolles district and the surrounding area, because there are some fun things you can only do on this specific day. In this article you'll find a Sunday...
Brussels has a thing with peeing statues, and Manneken Pis is definitely the most famous one. Standing on a socle in the Rue de l’Étuve, at a stone’s throw from the Grand Place, this naked little boy is peeing as a full-time job. In order to do this ...
We keep on updating our list with useful apps for Brussels, but now there's also an app that tries to combine all those functionalities within one general application so that you always have Brussels in your pocket. My Brussels App has been developpe...
With the abundancy of different apps on both the Apple and Android stores, it’s hard to determine which are worth their place on your smartphone. That’s why we’ve sorted the good from the bad for you and created a list of must-have mobile apps that w...
Although Brussels isn’t very large for a capital city, there are various 'communes' with each a different vibe. Each commune has its own people, specifics and hidden gems. If you’re planning a visit to Brussels, it’s wise to think about where you wan...
Apart from being one of the most beautiful landmarks of Brussels (or even Europe), Grand Place has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The large square paved with cobblestones feels like an open-air museum, as it is surrounde...
Christmas cards are even more important this year to let our family and friends know we're thinking about them, even though we can't see them right now. That is why we have designed special cards of Brussels landmarks that you will certainly recogniz...
Staycation is the way to go this Summer and that’s a great opportunity to explore our own surroundings. The Summer months in Brussels are an amazing time of the year, since there are so many Summer activities to enjoy, such as picnicking in the park,...
The city of Brussels stretches out over a rather hilly landscape and offers many scenic views and places to visit. From the picturesque historical center and developing canal area to beautiful natural areas. Some of the best lookouts are situated in ...
When nature comes to life again and springtime flowers add some magnificent splashes of color to the cityscape, you know Spring has officially arrived in Brussels. Some popular destinations to enjoy nature in Brussels include the royal greenhouses an...
Situated between the Place Royale and the Grand Place, the Mont des Arts connects downtown with uptown Brussels. Once you’ve walked through the Mont des Arts garden and climbed up the stairs towards the fountain, you’ll be treated to one of the most ...
The area around Place Sainte-Catherine is popular with tourists, although possibly even more with locals who love to go for drinks in one of the trendy bars, dine out in one of the exotic restaurants or just hang out by the pond while people-watching...
Situated along the recently renovated Boulevard Anspach, Bourse is the former stock exchange building constructed in 1873 by architect Léon Suys. Although the general structure of the monumental building has been designed in a neoclassical style, the...
Place Jeu de Balles isn’t that exceptional in itself, but it is the center of the Marolles area which has undergone a major transformation over the past few years. Housing lepers in the middle ages and Jews in the beginning of the 20th century, the ...
Situated on the Place des Palais, the Royal Palace is the king’s administrative center. The official residence of the king and the royal family is situated in Laeken, which is also famous for the Royal Greenhouses that open to the public once a year....
Originally built for the World Exposition of 1958, the Atomium has become one of Belgium’s most famous landmarks. The nine spheres represent the atoms of an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times. They symbolize the faith in both scientific progre...
Even if you're only spending one day in Brussels, you can still cover most of its main sights as most of them are situated at walking distance from each other. The itinerary below is based on the article 12 places to visit on your first trip to Bruss...
Built on a hill above the Marolles area, the Palace of Justice on Place Poelaert is visible from afar. This colossal landmark, (literally) crowned with a golden dome, is the most important courthouse of Belgium. Designed in an eclectic style by the B...
Imagine stage-coach horses at pasture in the swampy meadows along the canal. That’s what Tour and Taxis looked like a few centuries ago. The parcels belonged to the Italian family Von Thurn und Taxis, who became the pioneers of the European postal sy...
In this two-day itinerary, the first day is dedicated to a proper visit of the city center whereas the second one will take you to some more distant sights. The general outline of the route through the city center is somewhat similar to our one-day i...
Why camp in Brussels? When I learnt about the campsite Ciel Ouvert, I felt so excited that I was about to pack my gear and check it out immediately. In all my enthusiasm, I wasn’t expecting the reluctant reaction of my partner who came up with argume...
If you love dinosaurs, this is the place for you. This Brussels museum situated close to Park Leopold features one of the most important dinosaur galleries in Europe. Star of the show is a complete herd of giant iguanodons. As you make your way throu...
The Halle Gate (or 'Porte de Hal' in French) is a medieval building that looks like a pretty fairytale castle. It's easy to picture a princess with a long blond braid locked up in the attic room of the tower, or maybe even a three-headed dragon chain...
Upon arrival in a new city, everything can be so overwhelming at first and you might be wondering where to go first. In that case, a guided city tour is a great way to start. We recently tried the Brussels Through The Ages city tour, organized by two...
As you wander through the city center of Brussels, look up to marvel at the countless colorful cartoon walls. When the city removed ugly commercial posters in the nineties, they uncovered large empty walls. Given that this wasn’t really an improvemen...
Brussels loves comic books so much that many walls have been decked with huge murals depicting cartoon characters. Those murals can be found everywhere in Brussels, although a majority is centered in the Brussels pentagon. This project started in the...
Most people will know Botanique as a concert venue, but the public park of the same name is worth checking out as well. It is especially beautiful when Spring comes to Brussels and the blossoms paint the park pink, but all year round it is a nice pla...
This Summer, we’ve had the opportunity to discover the boat trips offered by Rivertours and cruise over the Brussels canal, which was first dug in 1561. Although the Brussels canal area is still in full redevelopment, it is interesting to see the cit...
Sunset is a magnificent time to wander through Brussels and take in its breathtaking landscapes, made all the more dramatic by dusky light. There is no better moment to photograph the city and capture its charm and beauty. Instead of taking out your ...
Is it your first time in Brussels? Are you on a tight schedule and wondering which are the main sights to visit? Below is a list of ‘must-see classics’ in order to know what Brussels is all about. If you start early, it is possible to visit all of th...
By spending 3 days in Brussels, you'll be able really enjoy Brussels. You'll get to discover local places and engage in original things to do. This 3 days in Brussels itinerary elaborates on the two days in Brussels itinerary by adding some off-the-b...
Where to picnic in Brussels? One of my favorite activities in Summer is to enjoy the nice weather with a picnic in the Brussels parks. The good thing about Brussels is that it’s boasting so many parks and gardens that you never have to cover large di...
Built between 1846 and 1847, the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert were the first covered shopping arcades in Europe. They’re an ensemble of three large glazed halls named Galerie du Roi, Galerie de la Reine and Galerie des Princes. The stores housed ins...
Definitely an off-the-beaten track experience, the Brussels Sewer Museum (or 'Musée des Égouts' in French) at Porte d'Anderlecht sheds a light on a hidden but essential city service. Not only will you learn about the sewage system, you'll also get to...
Although the most-frequented place in Anderlecht is probably the stadium of the famous RSCA football team, the historical center of Anderlecht is worth a visit too. The history of Anderlecht goes back to medieval times when it used to have a castle. ...
Parc des Etangs, situated in the Neerpede valley in Anderlecht, is a public park where you could easily spend a few hours. You can go for a stroll around the lake, have a picnic in the grass, play a game of petanque... or marvel at the graffiti bridg...
There is an area in Anderlecht where you would forget you're in Brussels and not on the countryside. The area around the Parc de la Pede is a nice area for long walks, and a bit further you can even find a replica of a 150 years old windmill, the Lui...
A bike ride away from Brussels lies the Tervuren Park, that is home to the architecturally beautiful Royal Museum of Central-Africa. This park, also called Warande, is one of the entrance gates to the Sonian forest and a nice place to relax after a b...
Perched on top of a Brussels hill, Place Poelaert offers a beautiful panoramic view over the Belgian capital. You can even see the basilica of Koekelberg and the Atomium in the distance. There is always some entertainment to enjoy, offered by some lo...
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts, or Musées des Beaux Arts in French, is the generic term for the Oldmaster's museum, the Magritte Museum, the Fin de Siècle Museum, the Modern Museum, the Wiertz Museum and the Meunier Museum. All these expositions are ...
Once a year, in Spring, the Royal Greenhouses adjacent to the Royal Palace in Laeken are open to the public. This time of year is the highlight of the blooming season, so the garden is at its best, replete with stunning colors and mesmerizing scents....
A large green lung This pentagon-shaped park was created in 1880 under king Leopold II to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Belgian independence. It comprises a vast set of gardens which are popular with locals for jogging, yoga sessions, relaxed...
Have you already heard of Evere? Although it's a part of Brussels, it is not that well-known, since generally, there aren't so many things to do there. A Google search 'what to do in Evere' resulted in suggestions such as 'visit the Atomium' or 'go t...
Sometimes you don't have to go far to see the wonders of nature (or is it magic?) at work. I've never seen her, but I've heard rumours of an old fairy who, once a year in April, visits the Hallerbos. Bored with dull Winter colors, she sweeps her magi...
A while ago, a beautiful photo on Instagram caught my attention. It showed a super cute street that apparently was situated in Anderlecht, although it looked more like some small French village. I had to go see this for myself, so I planned a day in ...
Although La Ferme du Parc Maximilien is situated quite centrally in Brussels, very few people know about this place. Personally I didn't know about its existence until one day I was looking for worms. (More about that later!) At less than one kilomet...
After exploring the city with all its buzz and noise, Domaine Solvay in La Hulpe is a great place to unwind and enjoy a long walk. In the middle of the park stands a beautiful pearl of architecture, a castle built in French style, flanked by four tow...
The small park Reine-Verte, tucked away between a block of houses in Schaerbeek, is possibly one of my favorite parks in Brussels. Because of its “hidden” and decentralized location in Schaerbeek, tucked away behind a very inconsipicous entrance, ver...
