A canal boat carrying passengers glides through Ghent, past historic brick buildings with stepped gables lining the waterfront. The overcast sky enhances the moody atmosphere of this charming Belgian city.

Discover Belgium: your ultimate travel guide

Belgium is absolutely wonderful! It boasts stunning cities, towns, and streets, a fantastic beer culture, and incredibly friendly people. And, it’s incredibly convenient to reach via the Eurostar, with just a few hours’ travel from central London, and even quicker from Amsterdam and Paris.

Whether you fancy a leisurely canal tour in Bruges, exploring a castle in Ghent, or enjoying a Trappist beer in a cosy Brussels pub, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore our collection of Belgium travel guides, offering insights on the best things to do, where to stay and the best hotels, day trip suggestions, how to save money when travelling, and helpful travel tips.

Belgium

5 reasons to visit Belgium

How to get the Eurostar from London to Belgium

Brussels

The best things to do in Brussels

Where to stay and the best hotels in Brussels

Bruges

Practical travel guide to Bruges

The best things to do in Bruges

Where to stay and the best hotels in Bruges

Antwerp

The best things to do in Antwerp

Antwerp city guide

The ultimate guide to all Antwerp’s museums

Ghent

Travel guide to visiting Ghent

The best things to do in Ghent

What do I need to know about travelling in Belgium?

Yes! Tap water is drinkable wherever you go. Reuse plastic bottles or bring a reusable bottle to cut down on plastic waste.

Dutch, French, and German are the official languages. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Belgium follows Central European Time (GMT + 1). It observes daylight savings, so it moves one hour ahead from March to October.

For most Western countries, no visa is required for short-term stays (usually up to 90 days). Other nationalities should check the Belgian embassy or consulate in your country for more information.

The Euro (€) is the official currency. Debit and credit card is widely accepted (use a card which has low fees when spending abroad, and always choose to pay in euros rather than your home currency), and ATMs are common.

Belgium uses type C and type E plugs. Type C has two round pins and type E has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s earthing pin.

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