Brussels travel guide
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Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

Brussels travel guide

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Grand squares, waffles, beer and easy day trips. The best time to visit Brussels is June, July, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
June, July, August
Ideal length
2 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Brussels

The best time to visit Brussels is June, July, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Brussels

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Church of St. Catherine, Brussels
Church of St. Catherine, Brussels
The Church of St. Catherine is a Catholic parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine.
Free · 1h
Place Sainte-Catherine
Place Sainte-Catherine
The Place Sainte-Catherine or Sint-Katelijneplein is a square in the Quays or Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. The Church of St. Catherine, of which it
Free · 1h
Black Tower (Brussels)
Black Tower (Brussels)
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in central Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best preserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th ce
~$5 · 1.5h
Manstein plan
Manstein plan
The Manstein plan was the war plan of the German armed forces for the Battle of France in 1940. The original invasion plan was an awkward compromise devised by General Franz Halder
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Place de la Bourse, Brussels
Place de la Bourse, Brussels
The Place de la Bourse or Beursplein, meaning "Stock Exchange Square", is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (186
Free · 2h
Saint-Géry Island
Saint-Géry Island
Saint-Géry Island or Sint-Goriks Island was the largest island in the river Senne in Brussels, Belgium. It was named after Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai, who according to legend, bui
Free · 2h
Place de Brouckère
Place de Brouckère
The Place de Brouckère or De Brouckèreplein is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (1867–1871), replacing the Temp
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Brussels
Taste the signature dishes of Brussels.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 2-day Brussels itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Church of St. Catherine, Brussels12:30 · Place de la Bourse, Brussels16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Place Sainte-Catherine12:30 · Saint-Géry Island16:00 · Place de Brouckère

A sample plan. See the full 2-day Brussels itinerary →

Brussels travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Brussels?+

The best months to visit Brussels are June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Brussels?+

Most travellers find 2 days ideal for Brussels, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Brussels expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Brussels (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Brussels?+

Popular highlights include Church of St. Catherine, Brussels, Place Sainte-Catherine, Black Tower (Brussels) and Manstein plan. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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