Discover Brussels’s 200 best Summer spots for your trip

Walibi Belgium Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 · 153 reviews

Spend a day at Walibi Belgium, the theme park in Wavre with its themed zones and maritime Dock World. Ride the family coaster, try the rafting and cinema attractions, and see how the park changes with the season.

Grand Place

★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews

Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.

Mazette - Brewpub & Local Food

★ 4.6 · 574 reviews

Discover Mazette, a brewpub with a hidden courtyard garden in the heart of the city. Linger over local dishes and house drinks, whether for breakfast or a late evening round.

Mini-Europe

★ 4.3 · 12,539 reviews

Wander through Mini-Europe, the miniature park beside the Atomium. Stroll past 1:25-scale models of landmarks from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower and spot the small details that make each one special.

Jardin Van Buuren

★ 4.6 · 16 reviews

Wander the Jardin Van Buuren in Uccle, a private garden turned museum grounds. Explore the rose garden, heart garden and maze, then step inside the 1928 house with its original furniture.

Rooftop 58

★ 4.0 · 2,136 reviews

Discover Rooftop 58, a central Brussels rooftop where the city spreads out below you. Order a drink, find a spot with a view and let the evening settle in.

Bruges day trip with optional boat trip

★ 4.5 · 1,573 reviews

Ride the morning coach from Brussels to Bruges and shape the day your way. Take a guided walk or explore alone with a digital map, then add a canal boat ride if your package includes it.

La Fabrique en Ville

★ 4.0 · 2,098 reviews

Head to La Fabrique en Ville for a laid-back brunch in Brussels. Claim a spot on the large terrace, share a plate and a dessert, and linger over coffee at your own pace.

Atomium

★ 4.4 · 114,262 reviews

Ride into the Atomium, Brussels' unmistakable steel atom rising above the Heysel plateau. Ascend through its linked spheres by escalator, browse the exhibitions and look out over the city from 92 metres.

KAFEI

★ 4.2 · 1,392 reviews

Settle into KAFEI, a small Brussels café with a quiet courtyard. Order the fluffy pancakes, perhaps the tiramisu version, with a mochachino and linger in the laid-back atmosphere.

Parc de Forest

★ 4.3 · 4,192 reviews

Head to Parc de Forest, a broad green space with open lawns and shaded woodland paths. Wander its gentle slopes, watch for noisy parrots in the trees, and unwind at the guinguette.

Woluwe Park

★ 4.7 · 2,053 reviews

Stroll through Woluwe Park, a spacious green space built around lakes and wide lawns. Follow the water past swans and ducks, then pick a spot on the grass for a picnic.

Abbaye de la Cambre

★ 4.7 · 1,780 reviews

Slow down at the Abbaye de la Cambre, a 13th-century abbey with gardens that locals treat as a morning retreat. Wander the formal garden paths, sit in the sunlight and take in the rebuilt monastic buildings.

Josaphat Park

★ 4.5 · 7,470 reviews

Head to Josaphat Park in Schaerbeek, a spacious park of ancient trees and rolling paths. Cross the romantic bridge, visit the small animal farm and finish with a drink at the café.

Sonian Forest

★ 4.7 · 533 reviews

Lose yourself in the Sonian Forest, a huge woodland of beech and oak just outside Brussels. Follow quiet trails past lakes and open lawns, and spend a few hours far from city noise.

Cambre Woods

★ 4.6 · 14,268 reviews

Step into Cambre Woods, the sweeping woodland park on the southern edge of Brussels. Stroll tree-lined paths, circle the lake and stop for lunch at the restaurant on its small island.

Saint-Géry Island

Head to Saint-Géry Island, Brussels' cobbled hub of bars and café terraces. Claim an outdoor table, order a drink, and soak up the buzz as the evening turns into night.

Les Petits Oignons

★ 4.3 · 3,765 reviews

Step into Les Petits Oignons, a vine-clad family restaurant with a pretty courtyard in central Brussels. Order French and Mediterranean dishes such as steak or duck and enjoy the setting.

Le Chalet de la Forêt

★ 4.5 · 739 reviews

Escape to Le Chalet de la Forêt, an elegant restaurant hidden among the trees of Uccle. Enjoy chef Pascal Devalkeneer's seasonal cooking in a calm dining room with a garden alongside.

Parc du Cinquantenaire

★ 4.6 · 41,231 reviews

Explore Parc du Cinquantenaire, the grand park crowned by Brussels' triumphal arch. Stroll past fountains and flower beds, admire the colonnaded buildings, and drop into one of the museums on site.

Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

★ 4.6 · 10,133 reviews

See two of Flanders' best-preserved medieval cities in one day on the guided trip from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent. Ride the coach, then choose free exploring or a guided walking tour.

Parc de Bruxelles

★ 4.4 · 22,101 reviews

Walk into Parc de Bruxelles, the formal royal park facing the Royal Palace. Follow its straight avenues past statues and the central fountain, then rest on a bench or stop at one of the cafés.

Het Warm Water

★ 4.5 · 341 reviews

Settle in at Het Warm Water, the cosy vegetarian lunch spot with tables on a Brussels cobbled street. Order the plat du jour and pair it with a Belgian beer.

Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

★ 4.5 · 248 reviews

Catch the morning train from Brussels to Bruges for a day in its medieval center. Follow a guide along canals and past the Beguinage, then spend free time on lunch or a canal cruise.

Parvis de Saint-Gilles

Settle onto the Parvis de Saint-Gilles, the sociable square at the heart of its namesake neighbourhood. Grab a terrace seat, watch local life pass, then wander nearby streets of Art Nouveau townhouses.

Brussels Bike Tour: City Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 4.8 · 526 reviews

Saddle up for a guided cycle through the many faces of Brussels. Roll past major monuments and into lesser-known districts while your guide tells the story of the city's industry and culture.

Maison Antoine

★ 4.1 · 7,656 reviews

Join the line at Maison Antoine, the Etterbeek fry hut that has been frying since 1948. Order a cone of classic Belgian fries, pick your sauce, and eat them hot on the spot.

Parc de Wolvendael

★ 4.5 · 2,949 reviews

Wander through Parc de Wolvendael, a leafy hillside park in Uccle. Follow its wooded paths up and down the slopes, then rest on a bench overlooking the open lawns.

Jean Massart Botanical Garden

★ 4.7 · 175 reviews

Explore Jean Massart Botanical Garden, a peaceful green refuge in Auderghem. Stroll beside ponds and lakes while discovering the garden's rich variety of plants and trees.

Belga & Co

★ 4.3 · 916 reviews

Settle into Belga & Co, a Brussels café with a calm interior and a pleasant garden. Enjoy a coffee or a meal in a relaxed setting, and bring a laptop only on school days.