Mild weather and several famous festivals, like Tomorrowland, make April through October the best time to visit Belgium. Even though the skies are usually clear, rain can happen anytime.
June through August is peak season in Belgium with invasive chords of tourists and higher rates on accommodation. However, this is also a great time to go horseback fishing in West Flanders, to hike in Ardennes, or to chill on the coast.
Autumn brings in lively festivities to the country, such as the Ghent Festival of Flanders. Going to Ardennes is a good idea if you are an adherent of hunting.
In the winter, try cross-country skiing. Bruges and Ghent are considered to be the best ski resorts in Belgium, so there is an excellent reason to adore the cold season.
The private garden of the King welcomes visitors for three weeks only
Every spring, millions of bluebells bloom in the Blue Forest
Every year, sportsmen and enthusiasts gather to run 5, 16 or 42 kilometres
Over one million flowers bloom in the park and greenhouses of the 12th-century castle
Belgium boasts several cave systems and underground waterways
“Brussels’ Lungs” is a habitat for hundreds of species
Dozens of magnolia trees burst into blossoms and mark the beginning of spring
A unique type of beer is being brewed in a small region southwest of Brussels
A traditional dish from the rural regions of Belgium
A landmark of Brussels, once called Europe's most bizzare building
Birdwatchers flock to Belgium every spring to observe Tengmalm’s Owl and the Eagle Owl
One of the most famous Belgian products in the world
In winter, parts of Belgium serve as a shelter for flocks of migratory birds
Thin and crispy Belgian cookies for St. Nickolas’ Day
A cone-shaped candy is a specialty of Belgium
A typical liquor for Christmas celebrations
Discover Wallonia from the water. The whole region is crisscrossed by smaller rivers
Deep forests, picturesque valleys, mountain rivers and heaths in blossom await hikers in Belgium
The “white gold” of Belgium is a favorite spring vegetable
Pear, apple, and cherry orchards burst into blossoms for one month
When the sun goes down, thousands of lights illuminate Ghent
On the eve of the first-time Tomorrowland, its organisers handed out tickets for free to ensure that people would come. A few years later the tickets were sold out in a second!
Every year, the centre of Brussels gets covered with flowers
The Cat Parade takes place in Ypres every three years
Watch the fireworks near the Atomium or explore Brussels' best nightclubs
The traditional village fair celebrates the victory of Saint George over the dragon
A special occasion full of the festive hustle and bustle, Belgian delicacies, and authentic holiday gifts
The city gets occupied by thousands of medieval characters
Every year, Ghent brings together jazz artists and fans
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium
For one weekend, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of jazz, which is played in every nook of the city
Visitors plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages
Every five years, a colourful festival takes over the streets of Bruges
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe
A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke
World-class artists show us what the real circus is
The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world
Over two hundred cherry trees bloom in Europe's largest Japanese garden
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies
The second biggest music festival in Belgium offers four days of trendy beats
The biggest beach party in Belgium
Find your way out of a giant maze
The colourful pageant unites the city through its history and beliefs
One of the oldest rock festivals in the world is listed in European top five and boasts incredible crowds
For the first weekend of February, Bruges becomes a pilgrimage site for beer-lovers
Liege's Christmas Village is the biggest and oldest Christmas market in Belgium
Run and sip Belgium's finest brews
A three-day event for chocolate lovers
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration
The brightly decorated historic city center of Antwerp looks stunning during the holidays
Enjoy the amazing atmosphere during the holiday season
Kolonel Dusartplein transforms into a true winter wonderland for over seven weeks
A Belgian Food Truck Festival travels across the Flanders region
The biggest drum&bass and dubstep party in the world
In January, jazz music sets the rhythm of life in Brussels
One of the biggest and oldest open-air livestock fairs in Europe
From organ music to jazz, this festival is all about diversity and creativity
Mussels and fries is one of the most popular dishes in Belgian cuisine
The most exotic and colourful festival of Belgium is a mixture of urban music and contemporary art
Discover Belgian music with dozens of artists playing rock, pop, hip-hop and jazz
Cartoons come to life on the streets of the city
Seasonal beers are brewed for the cold winters of Belgium
Over one hundred beer producers come to the city of Leuven every April
Observe the vast Belgian moorlands covered with a violet carpet of Calluna vulgaris
A one-weekend party to escape from city life and daily routines
Every year, a tree is erected in the city to commemorate the victory of Brussels over the city of Leuven
One of the key specialties of Belgium and a favourite among locals
A three-day art and music festival in a former military site
A soup-like stew will warm you during the coldest of days
For more than 500 years, seven giants have walked through the town of Ath on the fourth Sunday of August
Every year, the citizens of Malmedy gather to cook a huge omelette
Over 450 beers during one weekend in the center of Brussels
The weekend full of fun and hot air balloons at Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas
This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter
This plant makes the North Sea coastline and salt marshes of Belgium look alive
One of the oldest and most prestigious fairs in Europe
Three days of dancing at the abbey on the picturesque banks of the Sambre River
The biggest and most popular music event in the French-speaking part of Belgium
Rap, rock and hip-hop flows above the Meuse River
One of the oldest religious processions in Belgium
One of the biggest electronic music events in Belgium
Belgian cuisine offers plenty of dishes featuring game
A typical Belgian dish made of mashed vegetables
A series of traditional marches take place in the small towns of Wallonia
A festival of electronic music and video installations
Belgium satisfies both experienced riders and beginners