7 days in Brussels Itinerary

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Historic Centre of Brugge and Grand Place. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Ghent (Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Gravensteen, &more) and Bruges (Tolhuis, Belfry of Bruges, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Atomium, pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, steep yourself in history at Parc du Cinquantenaire, and buy something for everyone on your list at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Brussels road trip planning app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Brussels Airport, Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Liège Airport. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in May, and nighttime lows around 45°F.