When you think about Belgium, you mostly think about Belgian chocolate, waffles, fries and the #1 beers. But Belgium is actually more than that! Here’s how to spend a lovely and fun time in Belgium, while not being too touristic.
Antwerp Zoo
The best-known zoo in Europe! You should take at least a half day to see it all.
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Shopping
For all the shopaholics, the ‘Meir’ in Antwerp and all the surrounded streets are definitely worth at least a day of your stay. You can find every store you would imagine, from the typical commercial brands to more expensive and fancy shops.
Belgian Food
Should you first eat a waffle? Or first a pack of pralines? Or maybe a beer? And what about the fries? Or wait, maybe you should have them all! Belgium’s cuisine is widely varied and has some delicious dishes such as moules-frites and steak-frites.
Museums
Besides its good food and fashion, Belgium has also a strong cultural side. These are the top Belgian museums: Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, MAS (Museum aan de Stroom) in Antwerp, the Magritte Museum and Horta Museum.
A day well spent in Brugge
You can spend a lovely day in Brugge cruising on the canals, walking through the old city and the small authentic shops. Brugge is considered as the “Venice” of Belgium. Definitely a city on your bucket list.
Knokke
Being very close to Brugge and if the sun is out, you should definitely consider stopping by Knokke to enjoy the sand or a bicycle tour.
Grand Place in Brussels
The central square of Brussels and has some beautiful historic buildings and architecture. Go have lunch on a sunny terrace, facing the Grand Place.
Grote Markt in Antwerp
Situated in the heart of the old quarter of Antwerp, surrounded by many different restaurants, cafés and a dream for all the architecture lovers.
