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.
Every year, the centre of Brussels gets covered with flowers
Every five years, a colourful festival takes over the streets of Bruges
The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world
A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke
The second biggest music festival in Belgium offers four days of trendy beats
Belgium boasts several cave systems and underground waterways
Find your way out of a giant maze
“Brussels’ Lungs” is a habitat for hundreds of species
Mussels and fries is one of the most popular dishes in Belgian cuisine
A landmark of Brussels, once called Europe's most bizzare building
One of the most famous Belgian products in the world
Observe the vast Belgian moorlands covered with a violet carpet of Calluna vulgaris
One of the key specialties of Belgium and a favourite among locals
Thin and crispy Belgian cookies for St. Nickolas’ Day
Deep forests, picturesque valleys, mountain rivers and heaths in blossom await hikers in Belgium
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
A series of traditional marches take place in the small towns of Wallonia
The private garden of the King welcomes visitors for three weeks only
When the sun goes down, thousands of lights illuminate Ghent
The Cat Parade takes place in Ypres every three years
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 spring, millions of bluebells bloom in the Blue Forest
The traditional village fair celebrates the victory of Saint George over the dragon
Watch the fireworks near the Atomium or explore Brussels' best nightclubs
Over one million flowers bloom in the park and greenhouses of the 12th-century castle
Every year, athletes and enthusiasts from all over Europe gather to run 6 or 16 kilometers
For one weekend, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of jazz, which is played in every nook of the city
The city gets occupied by thousands of medieval characters
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium
A special occasion full of the festive hustle and bustle, Belgian delicacies, and authentic holiday gifts
Visitors plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies
The impressive aerial acrobatics of fighter jets, vintage cars, and helicopters
Every year, Ghent brings together jazz artists and fans
Enjoy the amazing atmosphere during the holiday season
Over two hundred cherry trees bloom in Europe's largest Japanese garden
The biggest beach party in Belgium
World-class artists show us what the real circus is
The colourful pageant unites the city through its history and beliefs
The brightly decorated historic city center of Antwerp looks stunning during the holidays
One of the oldest rock festivals in the world is listed in European top five and boasts incredible crowds
Run and sip Belgium's finest brews
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
Kolonel Dusartplein transforms into a true winter wonderland for over seven weeks
The weekend full of fun and hot air balloons at Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas
In January, jazz music sets the rhythm of life in Brussels
Cartoons come to life on the streets of the city
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration
A three-day event for chocolate lovers
One of the biggest and oldest open-air livestock fairs in Europe
The biggest drum&bass and dubstep party in the world
The most exotic and colourful festival of Belgium is a mixture of urban music and contemporary art
Over 450 beers during one weekend in the center of Brussels
A Belgian Food Truck Festival travels across the Flanders region
Discover Belgian music with dozens of artists playing rock, pop, hip-hop and jazz
An annual summer jazz fest at the charming Middelheim Park in Antwerp
From organ music to jazz, this festival is all about diversity and creativity
For more than 500 years, seven giants have walked through the town of Ath on the fourth Sunday of August
A unique type of beer is being brewed in a small region southwest of Brussels
A three-day art and music festival in a former military site
Dozens of magnolia trees burst into blossoms and mark the beginning of spring
Over one hundred beer producers come to the city of Leuven every April
A traditional dish from the rural regions of Belgium
A one-weekend party to escape from city life and daily routines
Every year, the citizens of Malmedy gather to cook a huge omelette
Seasonal beers are brewed for the cold winters of Belgium
This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter
Birdwatchers flock to Belgium every spring to observe Tengmalm’s Owl and the Eagle Owl
This plant makes the North Sea coastline and salt marshes of Belgium look alive
Every year, a tree is erected in the city to commemorate the victory of Brussels over the city of Leuven
One of the oldest and most prestigious fairs in Europe
A soup-like stew will warm you during the coldest of days
In winter, parts of Belgium serve as a shelter for flocks of migratory birds
A typical Belgian dish made of mashed vegetables
Pear, apple, and cherry orchards burst into blossoms for one month
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
The “white gold” of Belgium is a favorite spring vegetable
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 festival of electronic music and video installations
Belgium satisfies both experienced riders and beginners