Brussels is the chocolate city of Europe.
Brussels is the chocolate city of Europe. Waffles, chocolates, Belgian fries, beer. The capital of Belgium and the European Union radiates a lot of charm and is not only a culinary highlight. The world-famous symbol of Brussels and monument of the atomic age is the Atomium.
Nearby is Schonenberg Castle in Laeken, the residence of the royal family, with the Royal Greenhouses, which traditionally open their doors to visitors for three weeks every spring.
It is hard to believe that it is not the Atomium but the 61-centimetre high bronze figure of Manneken Pis that is THE emblem of Brussels and, according to legend, it stands for courage, freedom of expression and the spirit of resistance.
Mont des Arts is a world cultural heritage site. The historical art mountain near the main station is the starting point for your stroll through the Brussels Museum Mile. The Royal Palace, also a World Heritage Site, can be visited free of charge from the National Day on 21 July to the beginning of September.
In the modern Europe District is the seat of the European Union. Here, we recommend a free visit to the Parliamentarium.
Chocolate (Pralinés) is the lifeblood of the Belgians and nowhere else are there so many chocolatiers as in Brussels. On the chocolate mile Rue de l'Etuve you will find Choco-Story, the cocoa and chocolate museum, among the best chocolate shops. A small celebrity is also the Brussels waffle, which you can buy in almost every street.
- Travel period: 3 days
- Best time to travel: From April till October
- Main dish: 18 €
