Wondering what to do on a rainy day in Brussels? We've got your back with this list of fun indoor activities! Read more

Once a year, in Spring, the Royal Greenhouses adjacent to the Royal Palace in Laeken are open to the public. This time of year is the highlight of the blooming season, so the garden is at its best, Read more

Most of you will know Botanique as a concert venue, but the identically named public park is worth checking out as well. It is especially beautiful when Spring comes to Brussels and the blossoms pai Read more

The year was 1835, May 5th to be exact. A sunny spring morning in the Belgian capital. The new country is about to write history: around noon, the very first train on the European mainland will leave Brussels, heading for Mechelen. Almost 180 years later we stand in awe, as we visit Train World and marvel at the tracks of history. Read more

During the Winter holidays, several Christmas markets take place in the different communes of Brussels, but the beating heart of the Winter festivities lies in the historical center that hosts the y Read more

Visiting the Royal greenhouses of Laeken had been on my bucket list for quite some time. I couldn’t go the last years as it is not so easy to get in, not because it requires a certain VIP status, but it’s only open 3 weeks a year during spring!! As the greenhouses are a mix between astonishing architecture (of Alphonse Balat, Victor Horta’s mentor) and fauna and flora from all over the world it s... Read more

I guess it's very clear by now I have a thing for tropical plants and architecture. So what if I told you there is a place where these two loves come together in the most splendid way? The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken form a magnificent complex of glass and steel and house some true botanical gems. Read more

Originele tips voor een daguitstap naar Brussel, proef en beleef de hoofdstad van België. Read more