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Google Maps doesn't know Brussels as well as we do! To guide you as you explore the region and its many treasures, we've put together a selection of maps and brochures that will help you discover some of our capital's best kept secrets.
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- There Are Two Brussels and Yes, It's Confusing
- Double Check Your Airport
- Ditch The Car
- Use The Metro, Trams and Buses to Explore The City
- The Train Is A Great Option For Getting Around
- Don’T Plan A Museum Trip Or Fancy Dinner on A Monday
- Everything Is Bilingual in Brussels
- Keep Some Change For The Toilets
- Always Carry An Umbrella Or A Raincoat
- Kiss, Handshake Or Hug?
Brussels is a city but also a region. There’s the city of Brussels proper and then 18 other towns (such as Ixelles, Anderlecht, Schaerbeek, Saint-Gilles or Molenbeek) that form the Brussels Capital Region, a component of the Belgium federal state. Each has its own mayor and regulations. Locals will use the term “Brussels” indiscriminately when talk...
Two airports bear the name of Brussels: Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi. Brussels Airport is the older and larger one. Located in Zaventem, it’s about 20 minutes away from the city center by train. Brussels Southis in Charleroi, about an hour's drive from Brussels, and it’s Belgium’s major hub for low-cost carriers. It's pretty common...
Though the advent of remote working improved things a little, traffic is still a nightmare in Brussels – the city is in the top 15 of the most congested urban areas in Europe. Locals frequently bemoan the lack of parking spaces and the cost of garages (€22 for 1 day). Brussels is also a Low Emission Zone, which means older vehicles are not allowed ...
The STIB/MIVBruns almost all of the public transport in Brussels and it’s easy to get across the city, although the further from the center you go, the more difficult it gets. You’ll find ticket vending machines in the metro and main tram or bus stations. If you only need a single-ride ticket, contactless payment is available. Look for the gray val...
One of Brussels’ best-hidden secrets is using the overground train to get around the city. With 35 train stations, it can often be faster than taking the tram or bus, especially to remote corners. However, you'll need to purchase a ticket before you board. Interestingly, the STIB/MIVB route planner doesn't account for this alternative very well, so...
Monday is a day off for many professionals (hairdressers, bakers...) and that's also the case for museums and restaurants (the latter may also be closed on Tuesdays). A few will be open but if your travel plans are focused on culture and/or gastronomy, it is better to be in Brussels during the second half of the week to have more options.
As the capital of Belgium, Brussels is officially bilingual. Everything, from road signs to advertisements, train announcements, street names and information boards is in French and Dutch, Belgium’s two main national languages (German is the third). It can be confusing if you’re not used to it. For instance, the station of Bruxelles-Midi (in French...
“Madame/Monsieur Pipi” as they are known locally, are a fixture of fast-food restaurants, stations, clubs, malls and even cinemas. They are the toilet attendants and hold the essential job of cleaning before and after you use the facilities. You’ll find them chatting with customers, reading, knitting and doing crosswords in between rounds of cleani...
You’ve checked the forecast and it seems like the weather’s going to be fine during your stay in Brussels...don’t trust it. The weather here is particularly fickle and if Belgium is known for anything (apart from beer, chocolate and fries), it's rain, from an annoying little drizzle to a heavy downpour. No Belgian would be caught dead without a ret...
Ah, that awkward moment! You’re in a foreign country and introductions are made. What do you do? In Brussels, where French-speaking culture is dominant, you’ll see many people kissing each other hello on the cheek, even if they’re not acquainted. COVID-19 changed that a bit butla biseis making a comeback. Flemish culture, on the other hand, is more...
Information about the map. Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Brussels. Click on each icon to see what it is.
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and one of the three administrative regions within the country, together with Flanders and Wallonia.
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Feb 21, 2022 · Brussels is the first Belgian city to benefit from the 'Detailed Street Maps' feature on Google Maps, the web giant announced last week. Users who use this navigation service in Brussels can now receive very detailed information about the city, including the location of sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, but also the shape and width of the ...
