Belgium

Belgium balances historic beauty and modern edge in a way few places do. Gothic cathedrals rise above cobbled squares, while bold architecture and design push cities like Antwerp and Ghent forward. It’s a country where beer is brewed by monks, meals stretch for hours, and every corner seems to hold a piece of Europe’s layered past.

a storefront with a display full of shelves of bottled beers in Ghent, Belgium.

Taste local brews in Ghent, Belgium, on Avalon’s beer-themed river cruise.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Belgium.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
Virgin Group has laid the groundwork for its latest travel endeavor: high-speed rail that will operate from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, and compete directly with Eurostar.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
A blockbuster exhibition of Jan van Eyck’s work marks the first—and in some cases, the last—time to see some of his masterpieces in one place.
The Belgian destination will impose new regulations to control the influx of day visitors and cruise ships.
Plan an entire trip around your (or your little ones’) favorite types of dinosaurs. Here’s where to go to spot your most beloved species.
Fly Brussels Airlines for an authentic taste of Belgium before you even arrive.
Brussels Airlines Offers a New Way to See More Europe
From pickle juice to hearty stews, these post-drinking cures are here to help.
The art is only part of the reason this is one of Europe’s edgiest museums.
New Orleans’s wild celebrations are world-famous—but Europe’s carnival season is even wilder.
With the airport observing its first day of large-scale operation since the March 22nd terrorist attacks, here’s what you should know
Europe has some unique ways of celebrating the spring holiday.