Belgium is a travel destination in Western Europe. Its capital is Brussels. September and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Belgium
Brussels (city, Brussels-Capital) — Capital of Europe — Grand Place, Art Nouveau, waffles, fries, and world-class beer.
Bruges (city, West Flanders) — Fairytale medieval city of canals, belfry towers, and Flemish masterpiece art.
Ghent (city, East Flanders) — Vibrant student city blending medieval grandeur with cutting-edge food culture.
Ardennes (natural, Luxembourg) — Rolling forested highlands perfect for hiking, cycling, and Belgian abbey retreats.
Antwerp (city, Antwerp) — Global diamond trade hub, MAS museum, fashionable boutiques, and Rubens legacy.
Ypres (Ieper) (landmark, West Flanders) — WWI memorial town — Menin Gate, Tyne Cot Cemetery, and In Flanders Fields Museum.
Dinant (landmark, Namur) — Dramatic citadel perched on a cliff above the Meuse — birthplace of the saxophone.
Tervuren (natural, Flemish Brabant) — Royal Africa Museum, Sonian Forest, and royal domain on the edge of Brussels.
Liège (city, Liège) — Vibrant Walloon city — Prince-Bishops' Palace, La Batte Sunday market, and gaufres.
Han-sur-Lesse (natural, Namur) — Han Caves — vast underground network of galleries, lakes, and stalactites.