Belgium is a small Western European country known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, and delicious cuisine, including chocolate and beer. It's also known for its rich history and cultural heritage with many medieval cities, castles, and cathedrals to explore. It's an attractive destination for travelers interested in history, culture and delicious meal.
Belgium is a small country located in Western Europe known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities and delicious cuisine. The country is home to a diverse range of natural wonders such as the Ardennes forest, the Flemish countryside and the North Sea coast. Its cities, including the capital Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp, are famous for their historic architecture, museums, and cultural events.
Belgium is also famous for its chocolate and beer, both of which are known for their high quality. Visitors can indulge in traditional Belgian chocolate from one of the many chocolate shops or savor a Belgian beer from one of the many local breweries. The country's cuisine is also renowned for its hearty, comforting dishes such as waffles, mussels, and fries.
The country is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage, with numerous medieval cities, castles, and cathedrals to explore. Visitors can also explore the many museums and galleries dedicated to the country's famous artists, including René Magritte, Peter Paul Rubens, and Jan van Eyck.
Despite its small size, Belgium has a lot to offer visitors, whether they're interested in history, culture, or simply enjoying a delicious meal and a cold beer. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities and delicious cuisine, Belgium is an attractive destination for travelers.
Current Active Cases: 258,163 🤮
Percent of Population: 2.23%
Current COVID restrictions 😷 for Belgium.
- ⚠️ Connected to the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC), which allows restriction-free travel across all EU and EEA countries following proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test.
- ⚠️ Everyone entering the country must fill in a Passenger Locator Form, except if you are staying in Belgium for less than 48 hours.
- ⚠️ The rules for testing and quarantine vary depending on where you are travelling from, where you have been in the last 14 days and your vaccination status. The official government website is the best source of information on Belgium's rules.
- ⚠️ Masks are no longer required outdoors but remain compulsory in indoor spaces such as shops, places of worship and public transport.
- ⚠️ People entering bars, restaurants, cafes and other indoor must show their COVID-19 safe status through the Belgian Covid Safe Ticket (CST) system.
👉 View COVID restrictions at Info-Coronavirus.be
👉 View COVID restrictions at Re-open EU
Last updated Feb 20, 2022
COVID status and restrictions change frequently. Please be sure to research COVID restrictions for Belgium on official channels to ensure you have accurate travel information before you plan your trip.
💵 Currency
Euro
🗣 Primary Language
Dutch, German, French
🔌 Power
230V, C & E plugs (2 round pins)
👨👩👧👦 Population
11,560,000
🗺 Land Area
11,849 sq. mi.
📍 Region
Western Europe
📆 Average Stay
2 days
💁♂️💵 Tipping
🚫No
👨👩👧👦📸 Tourists per Year
8,700,000
🕺🏻💃 Gender Ratio
🕺🏻 49% 💃 51%
👶 Median Age
41.9
👨👩👦👦 Population Density
991 / sq. mi.
🍻 Legal Drinking Age
16
🚬 Public Smoking
🚭 No
🔫 Guns per capita
12.7
🔪 Murder Rate
1.7 / 100,000
🌧 Rainfall (average)
32 in.
📡 Internet Speed (average)
36.71 Mbps
🚕 Best Taxi App
Taxi.eu
💳 Cashless
42%
🚰 Tap Water
👍 Safe to Drink
💸 VAT Tax
21%
🛂 Shengen Country
Yes
⭐️ Capital City
Brussels
🇪🇺 In the EU
Yes
🇬🇧 Speaks English
38%
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🎒💵 Cost per day - Backpacker
$54
🏨 Hotel (per night)
$80
🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per night)
$147
🛏 Hostel (per night)
$47
🛏 Accommodations
$107
🍲 Food
$51
🍔 Lunch (for 1)
$4
🍳 Breakfast (for 1)
$4
☕️ Coffee
$2
🥤 Coca Cola (0.3L)
$1
🥪 Sandwich
$4
🍿 Snacks
$6
🍺 Beer (0.5L)
$13
💧 Water (bottle)
$4
🎟 Museum Entry
$17
💁♂️💵 Tips
$8
🚎 Transportation
$21
🚕 Taxi Ride
$19
🚌 Bus Ride
$9
🚇 Subway Ride
$6
💵 Cost per day
$223
💰🤑 Cost per day - Luxury
$313
🚙 Car Rental (per day)
$32
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Antwerp
Belgium
Current COVID Restrictions 😷 for Antwerp.
Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Bruges
Belgium
Current COVID Restrictions 😷 for Bruges.
Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Brussels
Belgium
Current COVID Restrictions 😷 for Brussels.
Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Grand Place
Brussels
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