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
Come one, come all (or just come one).
Where to Find the Best Chocolate in Brussels
Interview with Grady Hull, Master of Hops at New Belgium Brewing
Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns
Start by seeking out the country’s beer-brewing monks.