Brussels

When to go

The most pleasant time is May through September, and in December there are lovely Christmas markets for those who aren't afraid of the cold.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, December

Approximate temperatures in these months: 2° to 25° (long-term averages, not a forecast)

Getting there

Flights from Israel are usually available with various airlines, some with a layover in Europe, though other options may be possible depending on the season. As with any destination in the Schengen area, check entry requirements and passport validity in advance, and be prepared for border checks on arrival.

Flight times and direct flights are only shown from the saved prices below. Check entry requirements (passport, visa) with an official source before you book.

Who it suits

Couples · Friends · Solo travelers · Families with children

City and Culture · Food and Wine · Shopping · Holidays and Events

How long: 3-4 days

What to do

• The Grand Place
• Manneken Pis
• The Atomium
• The Basilica near Koekelberg
• The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert
• The Royal Museums of Fine Arts
• Parc Linéaire and the Parc du Cinquantenaire
• The Marché aux Poissons district and the towers

Good to add

• City public transport card
• Advance tickets for museums
• Rental car for day trips
• Train tickets to Bruges and Ghent

A long weekend in the city

1. The Grand Place and the alleys around it
2. Belgian chocolate and waffle tastings
3. Manneken Pis and a tour of the old quarter
4. Art museum or comics museum
5. An evening at a local beer bar

Brussels and day trips

1. Morning at the Grand Place and the Royal Galleries
2. The Atomium and the surrounding park
3. A day in Bruges by train
4. A day in Ghent or Antwerp
5. Last evening in the Saint-Gilles neighborhood