Things To Know
- Highlights – Historic Bruges, Grand Place, Gravensteen, The Ardennes, Indulgence- (Craft Beer, Chocolate, Waffles)
- Languages – Dutch, French, German
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
- Power Outlets – Belgium uses power plug and socket types C and E. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Belgium is considered a safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is considered safe to drink in Belgium. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is available in Brussels.
Best Time To Visit
Peak season in Belgium occurs during the summer months of July and August. The weather is rather warm and sunny. The downside is that the crowds will be bigger, especially when visiting the towns along the coast.
The best time to visit Belgium is either during the late spring/ early summer months of April, May, and June or during the fall months of September and October. Both the spring and fall weather is fantastic for exploring this beautiful country.
During the winter months of November, December, January and, February, the weather is not quite as pleasant, but the crowds will be much smaller than in the spring and summer. The attraction this time of year is some outstanding carnivals around the Christmas holiday.
