Brussels city breaks

Artsy types: Creatives will fall in love with Brussels’ Art Nouveau architecture.

Leisurely lunchers: Brussels’ rich cafe culture provides the perfect opportunity to catch up and people-watch.

Culture vultures: From film festivals to jazz marathons, Brussels has an exciting calendar of cultural events throughout the year.

Language: The languages spoken in Brussels are French and Dutch. English is well-known here too.

Currency: The currency used in Brussels is the euro (€).

Local time: Brussels is 1 hour ahead of GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Brussels Airport (BRU). It's 8 miles northeast of central Brussels.

Flight time from UK: Approx 1 hour 5 mins.

Travel advice: Before your holiday to Brussels, check out the latest travel advice from the FCDO, including passports, visas, health, safety and security.

Bus or tram: Brussels has an efficient bus and tram network that can easily take you from one side of the city to the other.

On foot: Brussels is a great city for walking. Most of the tourist attractions are located around the centre and are easily accessible on foot. 

By metro: For a fast and reliable journey from one side of the city to the other, jump on the metro.

By taxi: Taxis are ideal for travelling back to your hotel at night when public transport is less frequent.

Culture Bonanza: The legendary Kunstenfestivaldesarts festival kicks off in May, with three weeks of opera, theatre, dance and music performances at various venues in Brussels.

Sound of Music: Enjoy a long weekend of live jazz music at the Brussels Jazz Marathon in May. Concerts take place at open-air venues, jazz clubs, cafes and bars around the city. 

Film Festival: Film lovers will not want to miss the Brussels Film Festival (BRIFF) in June, a nine-day feast of European films screened at cinemas and open-air spots in the city centre.