🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
Brussels is Belgium's capital and de facto EU capital, home to the European Commission and NATO. UNESCO Grand Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis and legendary gastronomy (chocolate, waffles, beer, moules-frites) make it much more than a bureaucratic capital.
✓ Grand Place UNESCO✓ Atomium✓ Manneken Pis✓ Musée Magritte✓ Belgian comics✓ Chocolate✓ European quarter✓ Bruges
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–October: mild (14–22°C). July–August warmest (20–26°C) with many festivals. December magical for Christmas markets.
🌤 Climate
Brussels has an oceanic climate with frequent rain year-round. Mild summers (18–24°C) and cool winters (2–8°C).
🏨 Where to stay
The Pentagon (historic centre with Grand Place) is most sought-after but expensive. Ixelles and Saint-Gilles are the most vibrant. The European Quarter is modern and well-connected.
🏨 Hotels in Brussels💡 Practical tips
- Direct train from Zaventem airport to centre in 17 min (€12).
- Brussels Card (24/48/72h) includes museums and public transport.
- Belgium's 1,500 beer types are national heritage.
- Bruges is 1h by train (€16 return): the best day trip from Belgium.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Brussels expensive?
Moderately expensive, comparable to Paris. Many museums are cheap or free. More expensive than Warsaw, cheaper than London.
What language do they speak in Brussels?
Officially bilingual (French and Dutch) but French dominates. English is spoken almost everywhere in tourist contexts.