A buzzing business nerve centre in the heart of Europe, Belgium is also a country of surprises, where pleasure comes in a multitude of shapes and forms. From the channels of Bruges to the Ardennes forests, from Rubens to Magritte, from warm popular cafés to the most prestigious restaurants, this small country offers a concentration of natural, cultural, culinary and architectural treasures.

In brief

The Climate
In general, the sunniest period of the year is from the end of May to the end of September, but all of the seasons have their own charm and bring a variety of shades to the landscape that help to highlight the countryside. Belgium’s climate is similar to that of other temperate regions near the ocean with summers that can be very warm, attracting visitors to the coast, where the North Sea always brings a pleasant breeze to the country’s huge, fine sand beaches. In the country’s eastern part, the forests of the Ardennes are marked by colder winters and are often covered by snow, something that ski fans appreciate.

One country – three regions.
Belgium is a federal country with three different regions: The Flanders in the north where, the inhabitants speak Dutch, the Walloon region, where people speak French and Brussels where both languages are spoken. Each region is an interesting place to visit offering a different taste of Belgian diversity.