Brussels
Travel Guide

Brussels, Belgium's capital, is one of those European cities that captivates you once you've seen it. Its streets are decorated with old buildings that are full of history along with modern constructions, curious businesses and large murals are on the facades of its houses. Few cities have Brussels' charm and culture, with more than 100 museums and dozens of Gothic monuments, plus fabulous food like waffles, chocolate,... beer or mussels with fries, that will satisfy even the most fussy eaters. Most European institutions and international organizations have headquarters in Brussels, this is why it is considered to be Europe's capital.
The city offers endless activities and its size allows you to enjoy the best of the big cities along with the charm of small, quiet towns with pedestrian areas, parks and a family friendly atmosphere. And that's because not only the city is friendly, Belgian people, although at first, as a general rule, can come across as a bit cold- are actually quite friendly, willing to meet the visitor. Brussels is one of those places that slowly gets into people’s hearts, and then you have a hard time leaving it behind... a really hard time!

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Brussels Overview

Language

French, Dutch and English. Most people in Brussels speak French although some part of the population is bilingual and speaks Dutch too. English is spoken by almost the entire population so if you speak it you won’t have any problem communicating with people.

Weather

Brussels has the typical northern European weather. Winters are usually very cold with grey days and temperatures that rarely reach 10 degrees. In summer the temperature is warm, reaching 20 degrees. Therefore, the heat never becomes overwhelming. It doesn't matter when you choose you go, you won’t escape the rain, as rainfall is common throughout the year.

Money

Euro (EURO). Belgium's official currency is the Euro, as in most European countries. You won't have any problem finding ATMs, banks or exchange offices downtown or near tourist spots, as well as at the airport.

When to go

From May to September it is the best time to go in order to take advantage of the good weather because this is when the temperatures are more pleasant. Even so, during these months the capital is full of tourists. Winter is a good choice to get cheaper rates and enjoy yourself a little more, this of course if you have no problem withstanding low temperatures.

Days

2-3 days: To see the city's main attractions you don't need more than two days. Still we recommend spending an extra day there to visit the surrounding areas, like the beautiful city of Bruges.

Surroundings

Bruges (city with canals)
Ghent (city)
Antwerp (city)

Store Hours

Most shops are open from Monday to Saturday, but some of them open on Sundays and close on Mondays. Normal business hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., although some close at 7:00 pm.