Mild weather and several famous festivals, like Tomorrowland, make April through October the best time to visit Belgium. Even though the skies are usually clear, rain can happen anytime.
June through August is peak season in Belgium with invasive chords of tourists and higher rates on accommodation. However, this is also a great time to go horseback fishing in West Flanders, to hike in Ardennes, or to chill on the coast.
Autumn brings in lively festivities to the country, such as the Ghent Festival of Flanders. Going to Ardennes is a good idea if you are an adherent of hunting.
In the winter, try cross-country skiing. Bruges and Ghent are considered to be the best ski resorts in Belgium, so there is an excellent reason to adore the cold season.
Every year, the centre of Brussels gets covered with flowers
Visitors plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages
The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world
A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke
The second biggest music festival in Belgium offers four days of trendy beats
Find your way out of a giant maze
Belgium boasts several cave systems and underground waterways
“Brussels’ Lungs” is a habitat for hundreds of species
Mussels and fries is one of the most popular dishes in Belgian cuisine
An annual summer jazz fest at the charming Middelheim Park in Antwerp
Discover Belgian music with dozens of artists playing rock, pop, hip-hop and jazz
A landmark of Brussels, once called Europe's most bizzare building
One of the most famous Belgian products in the world
Every year, the citizens of Malmedy gather to cook a huge omelette
Observe the vast Belgian moorlands covered with a violet carpet of Calluna vulgaris
Every year, a tree is erected in the city to commemorate the victory of Brussels over the city of Leuven
One of the key specialties of Belgium and a favourite among locals
Thin and crispy Belgian cookies for St. Nickolas’ Day
Deep forests, picturesque valleys, mountain rivers and heaths in blossom await hikers in Belgium
A cone-shaped candy is a specialty of Belgium
A typical liquor for Christmas celebrations
Discover Wallonia from the water. The whole region is crisscrossed by smaller rivers
A series of traditional marches take place in the small towns of Wallonia
The private garden of the King welcomes visitors for three weeks only
When the sun goes down, thousands of lights illuminate Ghent
On the eve of the first-time Tomorrowland, its organisers handed out tickets for free to ensure that people would come. A few years later the tickets were sold out in a second!
The Cat Parade takes place in Ypres every three years
Every spring, millions of bluebells bloom in the Blue Forest
The traditional village fair celebrates the victory of Saint George over the dragon
Over one million flowers bloom in the park and greenhouses of the 12th-century castle
Watch the fireworks near the Atomium or explore Brussels' best nightclubs
Every year, sportsmen and enthusiasts gather to run 5, 16 or 42 kilometres
The city gets occupied by thousands of medieval characters
For one weekend, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of jazz, which is played in every nook of the city
A special occasion full of the festive hustle and bustle, Belgian delicacies, and authentic holiday gifts
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium
Every year, Ghent brings together jazz artists and fans
Every five years, a colourful festival takes over the streets of Bruges
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe
Over two hundred cherry trees bloom in Europe's largest Japanese garden
World-class artists show us what the real circus is
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies
The colourful pageant unites the city through its history and beliefs
The biggest beach party in Belgium
One of the oldest rock festivals in the world is listed in European top five and boasts incredible crowds
Run and sip Belgium's finest brews
For the first weekend of February, Bruges becomes a pilgrimage site for beer-lovers
Liege's Christmas Village is the biggest and oldest Christmas market in Belgium
Enjoy the amazing atmosphere during the holiday season
Kolonel Dusartplein transforms into a true winter wonderland for over seven weeks
The impressive aerial acrobatics of fighter jets, vintage cars, and helicopters
One of the biggest and oldest open-air livestock fairs in Europe
Cartoons come to life on the streets of the city
A three-day event for chocolate lovers
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration
The brightly decorated historic city center of Antwerp looks stunning during the holidays
A Belgian Food Truck Festival travels across the Flanders region
The biggest drum&bass and dubstep party in the world
In January, jazz music sets the rhythm of life in Brussels
The weekend full of fun and hot air balloons at Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas
The most exotic and colourful festival of Belgium is a mixture of urban music and contemporary art
A unique type of beer is being brewed in a small region southwest of Brussels
From organ music to jazz, this festival is all about diversity and creativity
Dozens of magnolia trees burst into blossoms and mark the beginning of spring
Over 450 beers during one weekend in the center of Brussels
Over one hundred beer producers come to the city of Leuven every April
A traditional dish from the rural regions of Belgium
A one-weekend party to escape from city life and daily routines
Seasonal beers are brewed for the cold winters of Belgium
Birdwatchers flock to Belgium every spring to observe Tengmalm’s Owl and the Eagle Owl
A three-day art and music festival in a former military site
A soup-like stew will warm you during the coldest of days
For more than 500 years, seven giants have walked through the town of Ath on the fourth Sunday of August
This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter
In winter, parts of Belgium serve as a shelter for flocks of migratory birds
This plant makes the North Sea coastline and salt marshes of Belgium look alive
One of the oldest and most prestigious fairs in Europe
Pear, apple, and cherry orchards burst into blossoms for one month
Three days of dancing at the abbey on the picturesque banks of the Sambre River
The biggest and most popular music event in the French-speaking part of Belgium
Rap, rock and hip-hop flows above the Meuse River
The “white gold” of Belgium is a favorite spring vegetable
One of the oldest religious processions in Belgium
One of the biggest electronic music events in Belgium
Belgian cuisine offers plenty of dishes featuring game
A typical Belgian dish made of mashed vegetables
A festival of electronic music and video installations
Belgium satisfies both experienced riders and beginners