Travel guide
Weather & Climate
Temperatures: Explore the city’s Art Nouveau architecture in the spring, when there is the least chance of rain and temperatures rest in the mid-30s (°C). For warmer weather, come in the summer when you can enjoys highs of 22 (°C), or take advantage of fewer crowds in the autumn. Winter is the best time to snuggle up in Brussels’ cosy cafes.
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Artsy types: Creatives will fall in love with Brussels’ Art Nouveau architecture.
Ladies who lunch: Brussels’ rich cafe culture provides the perfect opportunity to catch up and people-watch.
Fast facts:
Language: The language spoken in Brussels is French.
Currency: The currency used in Brussels is the euro (€).
Local time: Brussels is 1 hour ahead of GMT/UK time.
Fly to: Brussels Airport (BRU), is located 8 miles northeast of central Brussels.
Flight time from UK: Approx 1 hour 5 mins
Visa / Health:
Before your holiday to Brussels, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium for recommendations and advice on visas and health.
Getting around
Bus or tram: Brussels has an efficient bus and tram network that can easily take you from one side of the city to the other.
On foot: Brussels is a great city for walking. Most of the tourist attractions are located around the centre and are easily accessible on foot.
By metro: For a fast and reliable journey from one side of the city to the other, jump on the metro.
Events
Culture bonanza: Brussels’ legendary Kunstenfestivaldesarts arts festival kicks off in May, with three weeks of opera, theatre, dance and music performances at various venues around the city.
Sound of music Enjoy a long weekend of live jazz music at the Brussels Jazz Marathon in May. Concerts take place at various open-air venues, jazz clubs, cafes and bars around the city.
Film festivals: Film lovers will not want to miss the Brussels Film Festival in June, a nine-day feast of European films screened at the Flagey cultural centre.