Tips & Tricks
Mini Europe (Bruparck B, Brussels) — located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistle-stop tour around Europe in a few short hours. A truly unique voyage ! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent. The incomparable […]
Royal Ardenne Golf Club (Tour Léopold-Ardenne 6, Houyet) — Of all the ‘Royal’ courses in Belgium, Château Royal d’Ardenne is the most deserving of the title. It occupies part of the grounds of a 19th century castle built by King Leopold II. For a time, it was the favourite course of the Belgian royal family, […]
Hergé Museum (Rue Labrador 26, Louvain-la-Neuve) — this spectacular museum is dedicated to Hergé, the pen name of Georges Remi, who created Belgium’s comic-book hero Tintin (who is perhaps Belgium’s best-known cultural export). The museum, in the university town of Louvain-la-Neuve (30 minute drive southeast of Brussels), is built in the shape of an elongated […]
King Baudouin Stadium (Avenue de Marathon, Brussels) – this 50,000-seat stadium hosts the Belgian national football team, as well as its rugby union team. Aside from such games, the stadium holds pop & rock concerts for U2, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Mylene Farmer, Robbie Williams, Boni Jovi, Depeche Mode, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Hallyday, and other […]
Tour of Belgium (various locations) – held every May in various parts of Belgium, this exciting pro bike race is that country’s answer to the Tour de France. Some professional bikers treat the Belgian event as a warm-up to the better-known (and more rigorous) Tour de France. See the following website for more info on […]
Ommegang Festival (Grand Place, Brussels) — Take a seat on the tiered stands or lean on the low barriers and find yourself transported to 1549. Every year, the lavish Ommegang procession commemorates the tribute paid to Emperor Charles V and his VIP guests. Richly-colored costumes, horses, embroidered banners, flag throwing and stilt jousting are always […]