Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is located in the central part of the country. It includes both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community. Brussels is part of the Brabantian Plateau. The capital of Belgium is the excellent multilingual heart of the French, Walloon, Flemish and German. The demands of this city are great in terms of cultural effervescence. For the lovers of history and art, Brussels can also be seen as an exceptional museum ensemble.

Brussels is also an attractive tourist town, where all of you can find plenty of good things to look, buy and taste. It is the perfect city for city breaks, regardless the season. The beautiful capital has many tourist attractions, suitable for everyone’s tastes. This city can be perfect for you whether you like to visit the sites with a rich history or to explore the modern part of the city. In Brussels there is something for everyone.So what are you waiting for?

Historic attractions in Brussels

Royal Palace (Palais Royal) is the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians in the centre of Brussels. However, it is not used as a royal residence, as the king and his family live in the Royal Palace outside of Brussels. The main facade of the Royal Palace is almost half the size of Buckingham Palace. You can visit this palace each year during the summer time. Every day, except Mondays, from July 22 to September 4, the Royal Palace is open to tourists and the entrance is free of charge.

Other attractions in Brussels

Atomium is a landmark building, originally built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. It is located on the Heysel Plateau, where the exhibition took place, being now a museum. Is made of stainless steel, arranged in spheres and connecting elements in the form of a 9-atom structure. This construction was declared by CNN the most bizarre building in Europe. It measures 102 meters and within the spheres there are exhibitions and even a restaurant with a superb panorama over Brussels.

European Parliament: Visiting the European Parliament is a great way to find out about the impact it makes across both Europe and the world. A visit here will be unforgettable for you. You have virtual tours to discover and learn more. You don’t need to book in advance the tour and is for free. All you need to do is to check the visiting times. The Parliament is opened for the public from Monday to Friday.

Natural attractions in Brussels

Cinquantenaire Park is located in the heart of the European quarter of Brussels. It is a large green space with beautiful buildings, tall trees, free  lounges and a beautiful fountain. During the warm season, the park is the perfect place to escape from the city. In fact, the park is much more than a place for sunbathing and relaxing. It’s a landmark of Brussels.

Best time to visit Brussels

Brussels has a temperate climate, being a popular destination in any season. With warm summers and gentle winters, Brussels is a city with monthly events, making the trip to the capital particularly attractive. In August you can participate to the most famous event here. Come to see the  beautiful Flower Carpet, which attracts tourists from all over the world. If you choose to visit Brussels in winter, dress properly. Christmas fairs and decorations from the city offers a special charm to the city.

Why to go in Brussels

Brussels is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and it is worth visiting for many reasons. Brussels is not boring as you would expect to be a city where so many politicians work. In short it will surprise you with its energetic spirit, its cordiality, but especially the multitude of things to see, made and tested.

How to travel in Brussels

The city centre of Brussels is easily accessible by public transport: train, tram, metro, bus and water bus.

By metro: The Brussels Metro system (underground train) is of one the most convenient and fastest ways to travel to the main destinations of the city centre. There are 4 metro lines and 2 tram lines that service the Brussels city centre.

By bus: Buses are convenient if your departure point or destination is not close to a metro station. Buses have timetables which are available at each bus stop and also online but they do not run as frequently as the metro. Tickets can be purchased from the driver at €2 for a 1 hour ‘jump’ ticket, which can be used on the metro and trams as well. Tickets are cheaper when purchased at a metro the station.

Trams are similar to the bus and metro but they are slightly slower than the metro and slightly more frequent than the bus. It will depend on your route whether you should take a tram, a bus or metro to your destination.

By train: The intercity train system is very convenient for making day trips from Brussels to the other major cities in Belgium. Trains run frequently throughout the day (at least 1 train per hour) and tickets can be purchased from any railway station (marked with a B with a circle).

By water-bus: It navigates from May till October on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. There are 6 stops, each of them giving connection to public transport, shopping zones, office and event locations.