Before You Go
Welcome to Belgium
Belgium is Europe in a nutshell, with 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Don't be fooled by its size, though, as Belgium offers something for everyone: over 200 museums, 300 art nouveau buildings in Brussels, 650 different styles of beer and 2,000 chocolate shops! Let yourself be captivated by the place surrealist painter Rene Magritte and art nouveau master Victor Horta call home: Belgium.
Airport and Transfers Information
Brussel International Airport
Located 8 miles (13 Km) northeast of the city center. IATA and ACI (Airport Councils International) voted Brussels Airport as Best European Airport 2005 in March of 2006.
Airport Train
The train station is located on the lower level of Brussels International Airport (1st floor). There is a train shuttle service from the airport to the North, South and Central stations of Brussels. The shuttle runs at least every 20 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes. It operates between 5:30am - 12:20am from the airport and 4:45am - 11:10pm from the city. The cost is Euro 2,05. Buy your ticket before getting on the train to avoid a surcharge fee.
Airport Taxis
Taxi service from the airport to the city center is approximately 45 Euro. Taxis are available 24 hours. Discount round-trip rates are available. For your taxi bookings , click here
Area Codes & Calling Belgium from Abroad
Dial 00 + Country Code 32 + City Code:
Arlon 63 Brussels 2 Ciney 83 Huy 85 Namur 81 Bastogne 62 Charleroi 71 Dinant 82 Liege 4 Stavelot 8 Bouillon 61 Chimay 60 Durbuy 86 Mons 65 Tournai 69
Banking Hours Banks are usually open Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. Clothing In summer bring lightweight, comfortable clothing, and a sweater or a jacket for the evening. During the winter bring warm clothes, and it is always a good idea to pack an umbrella and a rain coat.
Credit Cards & ATM All major cards are usually accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard) as well as Traveler's Checks. ATM machines are available in all major cities.
Currency is EURO (Euro) €
Euro notes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Coins come in denominations of 1 & 2 Euro, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent pieces.
Foreign Exchange Offices
Many foreign exchange offices open on Sundays. There are numerous foreign exchange offices around the Grand Place in Brussels.
Language There are three officially recognized languages: French and Dutch are the main languages; German is spoken by a small segment of the population and English is widely spoken.
Post Offices Post Office Hours are M-F from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Brussels Post Office (Avenue Fonsny Office at Brussels Midi Station) is open from 8:00am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and from 10:30am to 16:30pm Saturdays all year long. Stamp for standard postcard or letter from Belgium to the USA = Euro 0.71 (max 50gr). Stamps may be purchased at news stands and souvenir shops. Post boxes are red and marked "Poste".
Shopping Store hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Stores are closed on Sundays except in Brussels at the Gallerie St Hubert and gift shops near the Grand Place.
Belgium is Europe in a nutshell, with 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Don't be fooled by its size, though, as Belgium offers something for everyone: over 200 museums, 300 art nouveau buildings in Brussels, 650 different styles of beer and 2,000 chocolate shops! Let yourself be captivated by the place surrealist painter Rene Magritte and art nouveau master Victor Horta call home: Belgium.
Airport and Transfers Information
Brussel International Airport
Located 8 miles (13 Km) northeast of the city center. IATA and ACI (Airport Councils International) voted Brussels Airport as Best European Airport 2005 in March of 2006.
Airport Train
The train station is located on the lower level of Brussels International Airport (1st floor). There is a train shuttle service from the airport to the North, South and Central stations of Brussels. The shuttle runs at least every 20 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes. It operates between 5:30am - 12:20am from the airport and 4:45am - 11:10pm from the city. The cost is Euro 2,05. Buy your ticket before getting on the train to avoid a surcharge fee.
Airport Taxis
Taxi service from the airport to the city center is approximately 45 Euro. Taxis are available 24 hours. Discount round-trip rates are available. For your taxi bookings , click here
Area Codes & Calling Belgium from Abroad
Dial 00 + Country Code 32 + City Code:
Arlon 63 Brussels 2 Ciney 83 Huy 85 Namur 81 Bastogne 62 Charleroi 71 Dinant 82 Liege 4 Stavelot 8 Bouillon 61 Chimay 60 Durbuy 86 Mons 65 Tournai 69
Banking Hours Banks are usually open Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. Clothing In summer bring lightweight, comfortable clothing, and a sweater or a jacket for the evening. During the winter bring warm clothes, and it is always a good idea to pack an umbrella and a rain coat.
Credit Cards & ATM All major cards are usually accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard) as well as Traveler's Checks. ATM machines are available in all major cities.
Currency is EURO (Euro) €
Euro notes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Coins come in denominations of 1 & 2 Euro, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent pieces.
Foreign Exchange Offices
Many foreign exchange offices open on Sundays. There are numerous foreign exchange offices around the Grand Place in Brussels.
Language There are three officially recognized languages: French and Dutch are the main languages; German is spoken by a small segment of the population and English is widely spoken.
Post Offices Post Office Hours are M-F from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Brussels Post Office (Avenue Fonsny Office at Brussels Midi Station) is open from 8:00am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday and from 10:30am to 16:30pm Saturdays all year long. Stamp for standard postcard or letter from Belgium to the USA = Euro 0.71 (max 50gr). Stamps may be purchased at news stands and souvenir shops. Post boxes are red and marked "Poste".
Shopping Store hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Stores are closed on Sundays except in Brussels at the Gallerie St Hubert and gift shops near the Grand Place.