Your vacations in Belgium

Belgium is a low-lying country on the North Sea coast in the Benelux. With the majority of West European capitals within 1,000 km of the Belgian capital of Brussels, and as a member of the long-standing international Benelux community, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. Its immediate neighbours are France to the southwest, Luxembourg to the southeast, Germany to the east, and the Netherlands to the north.

Official language

Dutch, French & German

Currency

Euro

Electricity

230 volts, 50 cycles

Shopping

Who hasn’t heard of Belgian chocolate? A long tradition has given this small country’s chocolate a superior refinement process that is recognized worldwide. The sweet, rich aroma wafting through the streets will be enough to entice you off the train in Brussels! While in the Flemish part of the country, be sure to shop for textiles in Bruges.

Useful information

Belgium is world renowned for its production of beer, varieties of which even include cherry and strawberry flavored beers.

The climat in Belgium

Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy.

Official language

Dutch, French & German

Currency

Euro

Electricity

230 volts, 50 cycles

Shopping

Who hasn’t heard of Belgian chocolate? A long tradition has given this small country’s chocolate a superior refinement process that is recognized worldwide. The sweet, rich aroma wafting through the streets will be enough to entice you off the train in Brussels! While in the Flemish part of the country, be sure to shop for textiles in Bruges.

Useful information

Belgium is world renowned for its production of beer, varieties of which even include cherry and strawberry flavored beers.