We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Brussels

Free Newsletter

Interested in Brussels?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Brussels each week.

Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Travel Destinations
Vacation Specials

Things to do in Brussels

Attractions (161)

Tours (24)

Nightlife (26)

Shopping (33)

Hotels travelers are raving about...

All hotels in Brussels (210)
Brussels trip ideas from experts and travelers
See travelers' top tips & itineraries
See all itineraries »

Free Brussels Guide

Download your guide now!

Get the best picks for where to eat, sleep, and play.

  • Download pdf

Brussels weather essentials

Month
High
Low
May
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Jun
68°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Jul
71°F 21°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
71°F 21°C
55°F 12°C
Sep
65°F 18°C
51°F 10°C
Oct
57°F 13°C
45°F 7°C
More weather for Brussels
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground
Traveler recommended attractions
Rating Name
map
|
directions
Grand-Place
As featured in 3 days in Brussels and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 1,154 reviews

The Grand Place, which I have visited several times, was largely cordoned off by barriers on Friday 6 August.  The buildings are certainly very fine but you cannot go inside them... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Le Tapis de Fleurs - Flower Carpet
Ollie #2 of 161 attractions in Brussels
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Flower carpet making that takes place every two years (next time on 15th August 2012)
Attraction type  Other
map
|
directions
Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
As featured in 3 days in Brussels and 1 other guide
Ollie #3 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews

 A fantastic museum, well worth finding. Victor Horta is one of the founders of Art Nouveau. The museum is actually the house that Horta designed and built for himself. It is... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Specialty Museums; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Parlamentarium
Ollie #4 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
Owner description: Experience the European Parliament as never before. At our Visitors' Centre in Brussels, children and adults alike get to discover in a refreshingly...... more » Owner description: Experience the European Parliament as never before. At our Visitors' Centre in Brussels, children and adults alike get to discover in a refreshingly new way more about the institution that represents them.Dynamic, interactive multimedia displays guide our visitors through the journey of European integration and the impact this has on our everyday lives. The Centre caters to all 23 official languages of the European Union and admission is free. The facilities have been designed to make them fully accessible to those with special needs. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Pierre Marcolini
As featured in Brussels for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #5 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Tease your sweet tooth with a sample of gourmet chocolate at Pierre Marcolini, or any number of Belgian chocolate and cookie shops throughout...... more » Owner description: Tease your sweet tooth with a sample of gourmet chocolate at Pierre Marcolini, or any number of Belgian chocolate and cookie shops throughout Brussels. « less
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Museum des Sciences Naturelles
Ollie #6 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Owner description: Kids can’t enough of dinosaurs, so take to the biggest dinosaur gallery in Europe, the Museum des Sciences Naturelles. Star attractions include 30...... more » Owner description: Kids can’t enough of dinosaurs, so take to the biggest dinosaur gallery in Europe, the Museum des Sciences Naturelles. Star attractions include 30 fossilized Iguanodons discovered more than 130 years ago, along with a host of other dinoasaurs guaranteed to fascinate kids of all ages. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History
As featured in Brussels off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Ollie #7 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost...... more » Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost halls of the Cinquantenaire Park historic complex, the museum collections comprise more than 10 centuries of military and technology history, ranging from suits of armor, antique firearms and swords to armored vehicles and airplanes. Numerous paintings, sculptures, decorations, and military uniforms bring back to life the military history of this area. Admission is free. Closed on Mondays. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
map
|
directions
Magritte Museum
Ollie #8 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Cantillon Brewery
As featured in Brussels off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Ollie #9 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews
Owner description: Discover the fabulous family brewery of the Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueze, Faro and Kriek have been made since 1900. Also home to the...... more » Owner description: Discover the fabulous family brewery of the Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueze, Faro and Kriek have been made since 1900. Also home to the Brussels museum of the Gueuze. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Musee Rene Magritte
Ollie #10 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 166 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
Ollie #11 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 152 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Royal Museum for Central Africa (Musee Royal de l'Afrique Central)
Ollie #12 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  7.3 miles from city center
Place St. Gery
Ollie #13 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
map
|
directions
Les Galeries Saint Hubert
As featured in 3 days in Brussels and 1 other guide
Ollie #14 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Owner description: Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores,...... more » Owner description: Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores, the Les Galeries Saint Hubert also has the distinction of being the first covered shopping arcade in Europe. « less
Attraction type  Malls; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Place du Grand Sablon
As featured in Brussels for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #15 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 180 reviews
Begin the weekend strolling the weekly antique markets on the Place du Grand Sablon.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Musical Instruments Museum (Musee des Instruments de Musique)
Ollie #16 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 212 reviews
Owner description: As soon as it opened at the end of the 19th century, the luxurious Old England department store earned an excellent reputation for its highly...... more » Owner description: As soon as it opened at the end of the 19th century, the luxurious Old England department store earned an excellent reputation for its highly distinctive building. The entrance to the building is a jewel of the Art nouveau style while the rest is in perfect harmony with the neoclassical ensemble on the Place Royale, and just around the corner from the Grand Place and Central Station, no less! It's here in this architectural gem that the MIM took up residence in June 2000. The museum's reputation is mainly built on its extraordinary collections. With a wealth of some 7000 instruments, the MIM is currently an internationally renowned instrumental museum. Once inside, you'll embark on a true tour of the musical world. After your trip past the some 1500 pieces on exhibit, the instruments and their history will no longer hold any secrets: from viole da gamba from the Court of Brussels to the 20th century theremin, and even including the African kora! And be sure not to miss our area devoted to the instruments of Adolphe Sax. The MIM is nothing other than a place to experience music. An infrared headphone system allows each visitor to explore the thematic tours to the tune of the melodious sound of the instruments presented. Translation is no problem. Everyone knows that music is a universal language. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Notre Dame du Sablon
Ollie #17 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Musees Royaux des Beaux Arts)
Ollie #18 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
map
|
directions
Poechenellekelder
Ollie #19 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Breweries
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Royal Theatre Toone
Ollie #20 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Marionatte Theatre in the family for apparently eight generations, bit of a tourist trap but the beers are good and there are spooky marionettes all over and even some for sale... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Brussels
What's Nearby:
Click map pins for more information.
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »