Brussels — Compact capital with a lively scene
Brüssel · Belgien
Travel time
Weekend
Best season
Apr – Okt
Price level
€€€
LGBT safety
● Very high
Brussels is small, easy to explore on foot, and has a confident, centrally located queer scene. From here you can also quickly reach other Belgian cities. This is just a rough suggestion to get you started.
Trendy district
The queer scene is centrally located around the Rue du Marché au Charbon near the city center — it's best to stay in this area, then everything is within walking distance.
Best time to visit
April to October is the most pleasant. Brussels can be changeable, so pack a light rain jacket even when the sun is shining.
Don't Miss
The magnificent Grand-Place, the comic book murals all over the city and a break with waffles or fries at one of the historic squares.
Your programme — day by day
Day
1
Downtown & trendy district
15:00
Arrive and check in in the central city centre around the trendy district.
17:00
Walk to the Grand-Place and stroll through the surrounding alleys and galleries.
20:00
Go out for a Belgian meal and end the evening in the trendy bars around the Rue du Marché au Charbon.
Day
2
Museums & Parks
11:00
Through the museum district at the Mont des Arts and past the Royal Gardens.
14:00
Follow the comic book murals through the city and take a break in a café.
Day
3
Sablon & Marolles
11:00
Stroll through the antiques district of Sablon and the flea market at the Jeu de Balle in the Marolles.
14:00
To the Atomium or through the Parc du Cinquantenaire, depending on your mood.
19:00
Last evening in the trendy bars around the Rue du Marché au Charbon.
Trip key facts
- Destination
- Brüssel, Belgien
- Travel time
- Long weekend (Thu–Sun)
- Best season
- Apr – Okt
- Price level
- €€€
- LGBT safety
- Very high
Tags
Culture
Nightlife
Culinary delights