Belgium Vacation Rentals

Belgium, frequently hailed as the ‘Capital of Europe’, is a small country that’s nonetheless full of exciting opportunities for travelers. You can enjoy delicious cuisine, fascinating cultural sites and a number of attractive locations for excursions. Booking a vacation apartment in Brussels and other cities in Belgium is an excellent way to experience this richly varied country.

Enjoying Belgium’s legendary cuisine

As a multilingual country that hosts several international governmental organisations, it’s no surprise that its culinary scene is also very varied. It reflects a mixture of neighbouring countries' food, such as Germany, France and the Netherlands, with its own unique spin on many of these cuisines.

Moules-frites (mussels with fries) is one of its most beloved dishes along with carbonade flamande, a Flemish beef stew flavoured with beer. Of course, you can also savour Belgium’s favourite drink in its many pubs. Beer is usually served in large glasses, including Leffe, Stella Artois and many regional varieties.

Booking a vacation rental in Brussels, you can enjoy fine dining at Sea Grill or La Truffe Noire, the latter specialising in luxurious dishes made with truffles. The Jane in Antwerp is located in the chapel of a former hospital, and Grand Café Horta is housed in a magnificent art nouveau setting. For more low-key options in any town in Belgium, head to a brasserie and enjoy a great taste of the local food.

Art and culture in the cities of Belgium

If you’re into exploring the cultural side of a country, Belgium certainly won’t disappoint. As a meeting point for global organisations, the city has developed a diverse art scene with many regular events and exhibitions.

In Brussels, for example, see the Bozar Center for Fine Arts. It has an incredibly varied range of events and exhibits on cinema, dance, literature, music, architecture, and much more. Other cities such as Antwerp are also excellent for cultural visits. Here you can visit the house of painter Peter Paul Rubens, converted into a museum that exhibits his life and work.

Excursions around the towns and cities of Belgium

The great thing about Belgium is that its compact size means you’re never too far from another wonderful city or natural wonder in the country. An option is to set up base with your vacation rental in Brussels and make day trips or longer excursions to nearby towns. Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges are just a few hours away by car or train. Lille in France or even Luxembourg City are within a two-hour drive.

Hoge Kempen is one of the country’s biggest national parks, with lakes and sprawling green spaces making it the perfect spot to escape the city for the afternoon. Cycling is popular here and is a great way to take in as much of the gorgeous surroundings as possible.

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