Things to do in Belgium - Hi, welcome to ThingsToDo4u.com > an ultimate Travel blog! This Western European country is known for Renaissance architecture, medieval towns, churches, museums, vintage castles and more than 1000 types of original Belgian beers. Belgium has some of the best travel destinations like 'Tournai' where is the World's most beautiful Cathedrals, 'Genk' where you will get Parks and nature reserves, 'La Roche-en-Ardenne' which is famous for museums and animal parks, 'Malmedy' which is famous for hiking, 'Ypres' where you can visit War memorials, 'Rochefort' which is famous for world famous cafes; and many more. In this travel guide let's have a look on some of the best things to do in Belgium.
Things to do in Belgium
You can visit the Historic centre of Brugge, Belgium
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Historic centre of Brugge Belgium - pic source[/caption]Its now designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. This place is famous for Gothic architecture, catholic churches, beautiful scenery along the canals and European culture sightseeing. You can walk through the streets and gorgeous buildings, and can feel like you are in fairy tale.
Here you can also visit other attraction too like Belfort, De halve Maan Brewery, Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery, Basilica of the holy Blood, Minnewater lake, The princely Beguinage ten Wijngaarde, Burg square, and other places.
You can also get many restaurant nearby like Haagen Dazs, Craenenburg, Huyze die Maene, pizzeria da Mario, Cafe Francais, Le grand Cafe Belfort, and others.
Address-
Brugges 8000 Belgium
You can explore in Ghent city Center, Belgium
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Ghent city Center Belgium - pic source[/caption]Here you can explore stunning architecture, Christmas market, quaint cobbled streets, bars, canals, cathedrals. Kids are going to love the canals and boats. This is a perfect walkable downtown area to explore shops, restaurants and churches with family.
You can also enjoy food in nearby restaurants like Poule Poulette, Le pain Quotidien, McDonalds Korenmarkt, Du Progres, Ellis gourmet Burger ghent, Barville, and others.
You can go for a cycle ride and explore the city Antwerp, Belgium
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things to do in Antwerp Belgium - pic source[/caption]You can go for a cycle ride along this beautiful city. There are many things to do in Antwerp. Let's look some popular of them.
Antwerpen centraal - Its a railway station with an iconic structural building. There are three levels of platforms in the station. It has a great entrance hall and no train ticket is required to check the station from inside.
Address-
Koningin Astridplein 27,
Antwerp 2018 Belgium
Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) - Its a fantastic modern type museum with Japan exhibit. If you can reach the top floor then you can get a superb view of the city. The architecture of the building is stunning.
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MAS museum Antwerp - pic source[/caption]Address-
Hanzestedenplaats 1, Antwerp 2000 Belgium
Museum Plantin Moretus - Its a UNESCO world heritage site. If you want to know the history and work of 17th century era, then you must visit the Museum Plantin Moretus. Inside the museum you will get a printing press where you will get old illustrated manuscripts, letters, old books and other European printing stuffs. There is also a beautiful garden inside.
De Koninck Brewery - Do you want to explore the secrest of 'Beer'? If yes, then do visit at De Koninck Brewery in the Antwerp city, Belgium. The unique place here is the 4 meter high bridge in the brewery hall. Here you must taste the Bolleke Beer.
Address-
Mechelsesteenweg 291, Antwerp 2018 Belgium
There are other places too which you can explore in the Antwerp city, Belgium like the Antwerp zoo (Dierentuin), Museum de Reede, Chocolate nation, Rubens house (Rubenshuis), St. Anna's Tunnel, Middelheim park, Red star line museum, Cogels osylei, Saint paul's Church, Nello & Patrasche statue, Carolus Borromeus church, Antwerp's port, Rockoxhuis, and other places.
You can visit the capital city Brussels (Things to do in Belgium)
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things to do in Brussels Belgium - pic source[/caption]Brussels is the capital city of Belgium. Brussels is famous for shopping arcades, pubs, world class cafes, restaurants, museums, chapels and mansions. Let's talk about some of the popular destinations in Brussels one by one.
Museums in Brussels, Belgium
The Atomium museum Brussels, Belgium - You can visit the Atomium museum in Brussels. Here you will get an amazing inside and outside view of the Museum. The Atomium has a unique & imposing structure. There are some interesting exhibits inside.
Address-
Square de l'Atomium,
1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
Van Buuren museum Brussels, Belgium - This museum is an art museum having wonderful collection of stained glasses, furniture, sculptures, carpets, lamps and paintings. Here you can also experience an art of wonderful interior decoration and garden arts. Its a complete Art deco house.
Address-
Avenue Léo Errera 41, 1180 Uccle,
Brussels, Belgium
Van Buuren museum official website
Train world Museum, Brussels, Belgium - Here you can experience and know about the very first steam locomotives to this era's high speed trains. Its a great rail museum to know about the rail network in Belgium. If you have interest in Railways, then you must visit here.
Address-
Place Princesse Elisabeth 5 1030 Schaarbeek,
Brussels, Belgium
Train world museum official website
There are other Museum also in Brussels where you can visit like Royal museum of Fine arts Belgium, Royal museum of armed forces and military history, Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), Museum of natural sciences, Moof museum, Rene magritte museum of abstract art, and many other.
Shopping places in Brussels, Belgium
Planete Chocolat, Brussels, Belgium - As the name suggest here you will get high quality chocolate made up of pure 100% Cocoa butter. These chocolates are of different shapes and flavours. In fact they also organize chocolate demonstrations and workshops.
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Planete Chocolat, Brussels, Belgium - pic source[/caption]Address-
Rue du Lombard 24, Brussels 1000 Belgium
Planete chocolat official website
Les Galeries Royales Saint Hubert, Brussels, Belgium - Its a glass roofed covered shopping arcade where you will get luxury stores, cafes, theaters. You will definitely like the Gothic architecture and the elegant stores here.
Address-
Galerie du Roi 5 Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert,
Brussels 1000 Belgium
Les Galeries Royales Saint Hubert official website
There are other shopping places in Brussels you can visit like the Maison Dandoy grand place, Marche du Midi, De Biertempel, Tropismes libraires, La Boutique Tintin, Marche Aux puces de Bruxelles, and others.
Nightlife in Brussels, Belgium - If you are in Brussels and want to explore the night then you can visit the Brussels Pub Crawl. You can enter here through the VIP entrance where you don't have to wait in line. In the Brussels Pub crawl you can visit multiple bars and enjoy your drinks.
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Brussels Pub Crawl Belgium - pic source[/caption]Address-
Grand Place 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
You can explore the city Ardennes, Belgium (Things to do in Belgium)
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things to do in belgium ardennes - pic source[/caption]Ardennes is a hilly place which is perfect for those travellers who are interested in outdoor activities in forests, caves and in greenery places. This city is also perfect for adventure enthusiasts who likes biking, trekking, camping and exploring wild life adventures. Besides there are many popular cities, sites and landmarks. Let's see them!
Church of St. Bartholomew (Eglise St-Barthelemy) - Its a church with baroque and Gothic style architecture. Over the recent past years the church has gone through many renovation. The church looks appealing from outside with colourful towers and 11th century bronze baptismal fonts.
Address-
Place Saint-Barthelemy, Liege 4000 Belgium
Point de vue sur Frahan - You can relax here with some coffee and can enjoy some of the best stunning scenic view of the countryside.
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Point de vue sur Frahan belgium - pic source[/caption]Address-
Route de Alle, Rochehaut 6830 Belgium
Brasserie C (Liege) - Here you can enjoy Beers in a peaceful terrace. The staffs here are very attentive and friendly. You can also eat food in the restaurant. From here you can also enjoy some popular nearby attractions like Parc de la Boverie (park), Gare de Liege-Guillemins (station having a great architectural building), Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège (opera), Musee Curtius (museum), and other places.
Address-
Impasse des Ursulines 14/24,
Liege 4000 Belgium
You can visit Tournai, Belgium (Interesting Things to do in Belgium)
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things to do in belgium tournai - pic source[/caption]Its a city in the western Belgium known for art, galleries, sculptures, allures and museums. There are other interesting things to do in this Belgium city. Let's see them!
Folklore Museum (Musee du Folklore) - Here you can see and explore the living of historical societies their clothing, textiles, professional equipments, tools. You can compare how people lived then and now; and how the world in general has changed. Nice place for families and kids as well.
Address-
Reduit des Sions, Tournai 7500 Belgium
Belfry of Tournai - This freestanding bell tower is enlisted in UNESCO world heritage list. The tower is 72 meters high with 256 step stairs. After climbing 256 stairs, you can get a breathtaking view of the countryside from the top.
Address-
Grand'Place 1, 7500 Tournai, Belgium
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et Vivarium (Animal display museum) - If you are an animal lover and want to learn about animals then you must visit this museum. Here you will get a large number of animals display like birds, bears, lions, simians, sea creatures, marsupials. A must visit with kids.
Address-
Square Saint Martin, Tournai 7500 Belgium
You can visit Genk, Belgium (Things to do in Belgium)
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things to do in belgium genk - pic source[/caption]Genk is a municipality town in Belgium which is famous for nature reserves and parks. Let's check out the things you can do here and places where you can visit.
Hoge Kempen National Park - If you are nature, flora and fauna lover then you must visit this park. You can enjoy the scenery by riding in a bike or in a horse. Here the highest peak is of 100 meters from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the park.
Address-
Winterslagstraat 87, Genk 3600 Belgium
Hoge Kempen national park website
C Mine - Genk town is also a popular place to know about coal mining and industrial heritage. C Mine is an example of old coal mine where you can learn what mining was about 50 years ago. Here you can see old turbines, giant air compressors, tunnels, and towers. The giant air compressors here were used to operate the mines.
Address-
Evence Coppeelaan 91, Genk 3600 Belgium
Hotels and restaurants in Genk, Belgium - The Genk town in Belgium has some of the best hotels and restaurants. The Carbon hotel, Hotel Zuld, M hotel, Hotel't Hert, Hotel ECU, De Schacht are the best in hotels. In restaurants you can go with La Botte, Melange, De Kristalijn, Gusto restaurant, La Dolce Vita.
You can visit war museums and memorials in Ypres, Belgium
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things to do in belgium Ypres - pic source[/caption]Ypres is a municipality town in Belgium where you can see War memorials, battlefields, cemeteries and War museums. You can also visit the St. Martin's Cathedral which was destroyed during War and later reconstructed.
Some of the popular places here are Menin Gate Memorial, Last post Ceremony, 2xplore Flanders fields, Salient tours, Flanders battlefield tours, Frontline tours, Bedford house cemetery.
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