Beach near Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Travel Guide

Belgium

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and has a population of 2,121,992. It is the country’s main political and administrative centre, making it a practical base for exploring Belgium and the surrounding region.

Travellers can arrive through Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Brussels is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

2,121,992

Population

199 miles away

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Weather in Brussels

Sun

23°

Mon

25°

Tue

20°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +32

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Belgium for good service, but it's not mandatory as service charges are often included in the bill. Rounding up is common.

Best time to visit Brussels

Jan

6°13

Feb

9°10

Mar

12°15

Apr

15°13

May

19°12

Jun

23°8

Jul

23°16

Aug

23°12

Sep

21°11

Oct

16°14

Nov

10°16

Dec

8°12

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Brussels

  1. Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History

    history museum

    3.1 km

  2. Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis

    history museum

    3.1 km

  3. Porte de Hal

    monument

    2 km

  4. Art & History Museum

    art museum

    3.1 km

  5. Parc Georges Henri

    park

    4.9 km

  6. Parc Jean Felix Hap

    park

    3.1 km

  7. Parc Forestier

    park

    3.1 km

  8. Kanal Architecture

    museum

    0.9 km

Getting there

Brussels Airport · 10.6 km

Brussels South Charleroi Airport · 44.3 km

Frequently asked Questions

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