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While Brussels’ is known primarily as a city of history and culture, the city is also home to several top-notch attractions that will appeal to youngsters and family groups. A number of the museums are suitable for children and the city’s parks and lakes are perfect for picnicking and other recreational activities.

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With scores of museums, an abundance of stately architecture and atmospheric squares, Brussels encompasses a wealth of sights that will keep sightseers busy for several days. The city is separated into a Lower and an Upper town, with a number of tourist draw cards located just off the legendary Grand-Place in the Lower Town. The Upper Town provides a feast of regal architecture interspersed with wide open spaces, most notably Parc du Bruxelles, which is surrounded by a collection of opulent buildings.

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Brussels has a combined transport system run by the Société des Transports Intercommunaux Bruxellois (STIB), which incorporates trams, buses and the Metro network, offering easy and efficient means of getting around the city centre and its environs. Alternatively, train transportation is another good way of getting around, with rail services travelling all over the city and country, with selected services to other European destinations.

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Most office-based businesses in Brussels are open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with most businesses being closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Shops are usually open from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, with most supermarkets staying open until 20:00 on most days of the week.

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