Belgium Travel Guide
From a square to the museum in Brussels, the channel coast from a bridge in Ghent. The main decision in Belgium is most often not the city, but what you want to stay in the evening.
When to visit
Capital Brussels. In the country, the French and German resmî language, the currency euro.
Spring and autumn can be conducive to walking. Summer days long, indoor stops in the winter work more. Rain can enter the route every season.
Places to visit
BrusselsGrand-Place and museums in . GhentGraslei, korenlei and Gravensteen create two different days.
How many days do you need?
On three days two Brussels days and a Ghent days is possible. If Ghent attracts attention to the evening, it gives another feeling of trip to distinguish the last night there.
Where to stay
The ease of train and walking in the Brussels center stands out in the evening, which was held around the channel in the historical center of Ghent.
Trip photos
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Brussels and Gent
Photo credits and licences
Photos were resized for the web and previews were cropped.
- Brussels view · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gent view · Martin · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ghent · Gravensteen Castle · Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · CC BY 4.0
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brussels, Ghent?
Brussels if you are going to be distributed by train to different directions, if you want to return to the channel coast, Ghent is a good candidate.
Is it enough for Ghent day?
It is enough for the castle and the center. If you want a dinner on the canal coast and early morning a night is meaningful.
Is there more than Brussels, Ghent and Bruges on three days?
The three is possible but it stays short time per city. The two cities choose, the museum and the dining breaks do not rush.
Does Atomium and Grand-Place fit the same day?
Fits but outside the Atomium center. It also helps to limit the number of museums in the center, where the transportation is calculated.
Which city is easier on the rainy day?
In Brussels, it is easy to combine museum and indoor options. At Ghent, it can divide the castle and coffee break walk.
Is Brussels enough for Ghent and Bruges?
It is possible with a hotel near the train connections. It is meaningful to distinguish the morning of a city or in the evening, especially if you want to see.