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Your Essential Travel Guide To Belgium

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Discover Things To Do In Belgium

A small country in the shadow of huge world players such as France, Holland and Germany, it’s easy to see why Belgium has never quite been a tourist hotspot, however in recent years, it has started to slowly-but-surely become a favourite destination for city breaks, particularly in Bruges, Brussels or Ghent.

About Belgium

Rich in culture, steeped in history and graced with some of the most beautiful cities in Europe, there is so much to discover in Belgium.

Belgium’s Flanders region pays tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the wars, with cemetaries and battlefield sites scattered across the region. One of the best-known cities for this is Ypres, with memorials such as the Menin Gate dedicated to soldiers who lost their lives.

If you’re looking for food hotspots, you’ll be in the right place. There are countless chocolate shops all over Belgium but you could also indulge in some croquettes, waffles or moules et frites, accompanied by one of Belgium’s famous beers such as Duvel or Timmermans.

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FAQ

When driving in Belgium it is required that you wear a seatbelt, carry a reflective vest, a warning triangle and it is recommended you carry a first aid kit. Read more about driving requirements in Belgium on our dedicated page: Belgium Driving Requirements.

Belgium has three official languages – Dutch (Flemish), French and German. In Brussels there are bi-lingual street signs in both Dutch and French. The Dutch speaking Belgium is mainly in the north and the French speaking Belgium is mainly in the south. Only around 1% of Belgium’s population speak German.

Belgium is situated between France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany, which perhaps explains its multiculturalism and multiple languages.

The capital of Belgium is Brussels.

A person from Belgium is generally referred to as Belgian.

Yes, you can take the ferry to Belgium on our Dover–Dunkirk route, Dover–Calais route, or you could take an overnight crossing from Newcastle–Amsterdam, all with a less than two hours’ drive time to Belgium.

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