Belgium
Brussels
The Grand-Place, comic strips, chocolate and the Atomium, at the heart of Europe.
See the Brussels pageBrussels or Bruges?
Bruges is about an hour from Brussels by train: a day trip, or a stay in its own right.
Belgium
Bruges
Canals, medieval houses and a belfry: one of the best-preserved cities in Europe.
See the Bruges pageOur advice
Rather Brussels for: nightlife and fun.
| Brussels | Bruges | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | December | May |
| Atmosphere | Cities and culture, Nightlife and fun | Cities and culture |
| First visit: where to stay | Centre (Grand-Place) | Historic centre (Markt and Burg) |
| Neighbourhoods | Centre (Grand-Place), Sablon and Marolles, Ixelles, European quarter | Historic centre (Markt and Burg), Around the Minnewater, Near the station |
| Languages | Dutch, French and German | Dutch, French and German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Power plugs | C, E | C, E |
| Driving | On the right | On the right |
| Time | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Our guides |
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