As the Institutional and cultural centre of Europe, your Brussels travel guide has a lot more to offer than people think. Apart from its famous beers or chocolates, there are more than 80 museums, extremely serene parks, beautiful architecture, lively bars and so much more. So, whether you are a history lover, a music enthusiast, a shopaholic, a nature lover or a beer fan, Brussels Tourism is here to take you to some of the best places around the city.

How to reach Brussels?

• By air: Brussels is connected by a strong network of buses to major European cities and has three main train stations, namely the Midi-Zuid, Central-Centraal and Nord-Noord. The Brussels International Airport, also known as the Brussels National or Zaventem is the major airport of Brussels and is well connected to major cities across the world, including most European cities. Together with Turkish Airlines, we at IndiGo can connect you from India to Brussels with multiple flights to Brussels as well as to several other European cities from Istanbul.
• By tram or bus: Taking a tram or a bus is the most convenient way to travel in Brussels. As they stop on request only, hence don’t forget to raise your hand to hop on a tram or a bus to travel around at ease.
• By taxis: You can easily spot the yellow-and-blue signed taxis in Brussels, they are the safest mode of travel here.
• Getting around/local transport in Brussels: It is easy to roam around the capital city of Europe. The city centre itself is compact so there are good walking trails to take when you are touring the city's main attractions.

Explore Brussels' culinary scene with diverse options including Belgian waffles, moules frites, chocolate shops, seafood restaurants, and cosy cafes.

The best time to visit Brussels is from March to May and September to October. The spring and fall weather is amazing and will satisfy your wanderlust.

The most commonly spoken languages in Brussels are French, Dutch (Flemish), and English. Additionally, many residents also speak other languages due to the city's multicultural population.

Discover vibrant local markets in Brussels offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, antiques, and souvenirs, providing a delightful shopping experience for visitors. Some local markets for shopping in Brussels include:

• Brussels Flea Market (Place du Jeu de Balle): Brussels Flea Market offers an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage items, and unique treasures, attracting locals and tourists alike.
• Midi Market (Marché du Midi): Midi Market in Brussels offers a vibrant atmosphere, fresh produce, international cuisine, and artisanal goods every Sunday near the Brussels-Midi railway station.
• Marolles Market: Offering a mix of flea market stalls and food vendors, Marolles Market has a lively atmosphere. You can find stalls selling antiques, vintage items, clothing, and local produce.
• Place Sainte-Catherine: Features a seafood market as well as clothing and souvenir stalls, Place Sainte-Catherine in Brussels offers a charming ambiance with its historic buildings, lively markets, cosy cafes, and renowned seafood restaurants.

Brussels hosts a variety of vibrant festivals celebrating its diverse culture, some of which include:

Apart from the attractions and the charming cobblestone roads and historic buildings, the city of Brussels has more to offer such as:

• Hôtel de Ville – Town Hall: Arduously built somewhere between 1444 and 1480, the stunning, somewhat topsy-turvy Hôtel de Ville was nearly the main structure on the Grand Place to get away from the 1695 French siege – unexpected thinking of it as was their essential target.
• Mini-Europe: This theme park located in the north of central Brussels features scale models of Europe's biggest landmarks and monuments. Starting from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Seville's renowned bullfighting ring, London's Big Ben and Paris' biggest landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and Sacre-Coeur are a few examples of what you can expect to see there.

If you’re an Indian passport holder travelling to Brussels, then you have to apply for a Schengen visa online. The Schengen visa is a short-stay visa issued to visit the Schengen countries; the visa is issued to tourists who are planning to visit their friends, family or others travelling on non-business trips for up to 90 days from the date of entry. Your visit can be either continuous or several, depending upon the visa type; single entry or multiple entry. Another essential point to note while applying for the visa is that your passport should be valid for 6 months from your date of travel.

To ensure a hassle-free and seamless travel, here is detailed information about the Belgium visa – www.goindigo.in/information/visa-information/belgium-be-visa.html

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