Whether you’re looking for a weekend break or a longer trip, Belgium has a lot to offer to tourists. If you enjoy walking, sports and the outdoors, the Ardennes, which are the green heart of Belgium, are your place to go.

Belgium is well represented on the Unesco World Heritage List. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) encourages the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the …

The Belgian coast offers a wide range of sport and recreation facilities : here you can hire a bicycle or a buggy, or go sailing or fishing. The wide beach is ideal for ball games, horse riding and beach surfing.

For a small country, Belgium has a remarkable number of cities of art: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Bergen, Liege, Ghent, Charleroi, Tournai … Each of these cities has a lot in store for you, and is a choice destination for a city trip.

The heading 'Ardennes' on the web site Visit Wallonia is a rich source of information and inspiration for the tourist who is looking for a relaxing holiday in the south of Belgium: river tourism, nature reserves, regional produce, caves, golf, sport, taking a cure, cycling trips, brochures and lots more.

Belgium is a favourite European tourist destination. It boasts a number of important cultural and historical sites, many of which are to be found in its principal towns. Brussels. Brussels is the federal capital of Belgium. It is known for its squares, monuments and magnificent museums.

"Belgium at a glance" (PDF, 6.32 MB) is a brochure offering an accessible and pleasant survey of Belgium. Illustrated with photos, it presents Belgium not only as a country that boasts an outstanding cultural heritage but one that has produced many world-famous designers, artists, scientists and sports stars.

Belgium as an independent country, is still quite young. Independence was declared in 1830. At this time, the various regions of Belgium already had a rich history. The different periods from this era have each contributed to the diversity, openness, character and strength of Belgium today.

Belgians are bon vivants. They like to eat and drink. However, Belgian cuisine is about far more than the traditional mussels and fries. The range of Belgian flavours is broad and varied, from sweets to savouries.

Travel to Belgium All information on travelling to Belgium: visa applications, practical information, travelling with pets, etc. For any questions concerning access to Belgian territory , please consult the FPS Interior website .