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
A week’s worth of snowy, icy weather has severely disrupted air travel and public transport at some of Europe’s busiest hubs, including in the Netherlands, France, and Belgium. But some are taking advantage with skis, sleds, and snowmen.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
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.
Come one, come all (or just come one).
Where to Find the Best Chocolate in Brussels