Snapshot
Belgium at a glance
- Capital
- Brussels
- Population
- 11,825,551
- Area
- 30,689 km²
- Calling code
- +32
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, E
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Explore Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Snapshot
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Brussels
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Your next stop
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Brussels. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Grand Place is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Atomium is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Manneken Pis is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Royal Palace of Brussels is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mont des Arts is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Parc du Cinquantenaire is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Magritte Museum is one option for your time in Brussels. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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European Parliament (Brussels) is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Place du Grand Sablon is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Comic Art Museum is one option for your time in Brussels. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Bois de la Cambre is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mini-Europe is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
11.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Brussels. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
BRU airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 11.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | 38.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 43.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Liège Airport | LGG | 80.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | 110.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Zaventem · EBBR
9800 × 164 ft
ASP11936 × 148 ft
ASP10535 × 148 ft
ASPAntwerp · EBAW
4954 × 148 ft
ASPCharleroi · EBCI
10023 × 148 ft
ASPGrâce-Hollogne · EBLG
7677 × 148 ft
ASP12106 × 148 ft
ASPOostende · EBOS
10499 × 148 ft
CONTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Brussels. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Brussels — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Grand Place is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Atomium is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Manneken Pis is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Royal Palace of Brussels is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mont des Arts is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Parc du Cinquantenaire is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Magritte Museum is one option for your time in Brussels. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
European Parliament (Brussels) is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Place du Grand Sablon is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Comic Art Museum is one option for your time in Brussels. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Bois de la Cambre is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mini-Europe is one option for your time in Brussels. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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