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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...
Waar picknicken in Brussel? Eén van mijn favoriete activiteiten in de zomer is genieten van het mooie weer met een picknick in éen van de Brusselse parken. Het voordeel aan Brussel is dat er zoveel tuinen en parken zijn dat je nooit ver hoeft te stap...
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...
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...
Het Poelaertplein ligt op de Galgenberg in Brussel en biedt een prachtig panoramisch uitzicht over de Belgische hoofdstad. In de verte zie je zelfs de basiliek van Koekelberg en het Atomium liggen. Lokale straatmuzikanten of een georganiseerde DJ-set...
Naarmate de dagen langer en warmer worden, ontdoet Brussel zich van haar stoffige wintermantel en onthult ze haar sprankelende persoonlijkheid, vol leven en energie. Met een magische spreuk laat ze de hele buurt stralen. Mensen op straat zijn gelukki...
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...
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...
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...
Als je op zondag in Brussel bent, heb je geluk. Dat is namelijk de beste dag om een wandeling te maken in en rond de Marollen, omdat bepaalde activiteiten enkel dan mogelijk zijn. Dit artikel beschrijft een wandelroute met een paar leuk stops om iets...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
You’re taking your time to explore Brussels thoroughly? That’s wonderful! You’ve already explored the main sights during your first two days in Brussels. For the third one I’d suggest you explore area around Parc du Cinquantenaire, Botanique and mayb...
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 ...
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...
Is het je eerste keer in Brussel? Heb je weinig tijd en wil je vooral de voornaamste bezienswaardigheden bezoeken? In het lijstje hieronder vind je een overzicht van de belangrijkste must-see’s die je een idee geven waar Brussel om draait. Als je hee...
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....
Het Atomium was oorspronkelijk gebouwd voor de Wereldexpositie van 1958 en is intussen één van de meest bekende monumenten van het land geworden. De negen bollen stellen de atomen van een ijzerkristal voor dat 165 miljard keer is vergroot. Ze staan s...
Brussel is een stad die elke bezoeker met open armen ontvangt, ongeacht diens nationaliteit, taal of budget. Aangezien we in dit artikel vooral op dat laatste gaan focussen, moet je zeker verder lezen als je wil weten hoe je van Brussel kan genieten ...
Ook als je maar één dag in Brussel blijft, kan je de voornaamste bezienswaardigheden bezoeken. Brussel is namelijk niet zo groot en de meeste toeristische attracties liggen op wandelafstand van elkaar. De route hieronder is gebaseerd op het artikel 1...
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...
Apart from being one of the most beautiful landmarks of Brussels (or even Europe), the 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 surro...
De Kunstberg is gelegen tussen het Koningsplein en de Grote Markt en verbindt zo het hogere deel van Brussel met het lager gelegen deel. Eens je door de tuin van de Kunstberg bent gewandeld en de trappen naar de fontein toe hebt beklommen, zal je bel...
Brussel heeft een voorliefde voor plassende beeldjes en Manneken Pis is daarvan het bekendste voorbeeld. Dit kereltje staat zonder ophouden en ongegeneerd te plassen op de hoek van de Stoofstraat, op zo’n vijf minuten wandelen van de Grote Markt. Om ...
Een groep trekpaarden staan rustig te grazen op een moerassig weiland langs het kanaal. Kan je het je al inbeelden? Zo zag Tour en Taxis er een paar eeuwen geleden uit. Het grondgebied hoorde toe aan de Italiaanse familie Von Thurn und Taxis, die de ...
