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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium

Fairytale Bruges, grand Brussels squares, and a country obsessed with chocolate, beer, waffles and fries โ€” Belgium is a compact, delicious city-hop.

Schengen visa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $140/day avg
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Capital
Brussels
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Currency
Euro (โ‚ฌ EUR)
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Language
Dutch, French
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Best time
Aprโ€“Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$65 โ€“ $360
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Brussels (BRU)
Overview

Why travellers love Belgium

Bruges and Ghent deliver canal-laced medieval beauty, Brussels the Grand Place and EU buzz, and Antwerp fashion and diamonds.

Everything is a short train ride apart, perfect for a long weekend.

Where to go

Top places in Belgium

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bruges

Bruges

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Canals, cobbles and chocolate shops.

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Brussels

Brussels

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Grand Place, comics and waffles.

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Ghent

Ghent

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Medieval beauty with a student buzz.

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Antwerp

Antwerp

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Fashion, diamonds and a grand station.

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Plan day by day

Belgium itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bruges โ†’ Brussels โ†’ Ghent
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$325 โ€“ $1,800
1–2

Bruges

Canals, cobbles and chocolate shops.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Romance ยท Culture
3–4

Brussels

Grand Place, comics and waffles.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food
5

Ghent

Medieval beauty with a student buzz.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Nightlife
Route
Bruges โ†’ Brussels โ†’ Ghent โ†’ Antwerp
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$455 โ€“ $2,520
1–2

Bruges

Canals, cobbles and chocolate shops.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Romance ยท Culture
3–4

Brussels

Grand Place, comics and waffles.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food
5–6

Ghent

Medieval beauty with a student buzz.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Nightlife
7

Antwerp

Fashion, diamonds and a grand station.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Shopping ยท Culture
Route
Bruges โ†’ Brussels โ†’ Ghent โ†’ Antwerp
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$650 โ€“ $3,600
1–3

Bruges

Canals, cobbles and chocolate shops.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Romance ยท Culture
4–6

Brussels

Grand Place, comics and waffles.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Food
7–8

Ghent

Medieval beauty with a student buzz.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Nightlife
9–10

Antwerp

Fashion, diamonds and a grand station.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Shopping ยท Culture
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Visa & entry

Belgium visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Belgium immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Belgium visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Belgium budget guide

Budget

$65/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$360+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Belgium budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Belgium

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Bruges canals

Boat rides through a medieval city.

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Grand Place, Brussels

One of Europe's most beautiful squares.

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Chocolate & beer

World-famous pralines and Trappist ales.

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Waffles & fries

The original Belgian street food.

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Ghent & Antwerp

Art, cathedrals and fashion.

Blog

Belgium travel articles

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