Getaways and excursions in and around Brussels

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Less than two hours from Brussels, this historic Flemish gem was Belgium’s last free stronghold. It is home to one of the most beautiful squares of the Spanish Renaissance and a bakery museum hidden in a 17th-century farmhouse.

Just a stone’s throw from the Belgian coast, the town of Veurne is a timeless destination, combining authentic charm with a rich history. A veritable open-air museum where the Grand Place, a jewel of the Spanish R...

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Just 10 minutes from the center of Brussels, this red-brick Renaissance castle hosts the capital’s most beautiful events. It hides a spectacular keep and a sublime park where millions of flowers are planted in spring.

Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Brussels lies a real gem of heritage: the Castle of Grand-Bigard. A true architectural treasure surrounded by moats, this centuries-old building invites you to take a bre...

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Close to Brussels, the world’s largest tulip park and the new edition of the floral exhibition at this 17th-century castle are reopening their doors in spring 2026—they are home to unique carpets of flowers stretching as far as the eye can see!

With spring just around the corner, Brussels Secret invites you to see life in color! In Belgium, as in neighboring countries, tulips are beginning their annual dance, transforming gardens into true works of art. Betwee...

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Just an hour from Brussels, this spectacular 2.5-hectare garden instantly transports you to Japan, with its cherry blossoms and stunning traditional pavilions.

As March begins and the cherry blossoms start to bud, Brussels Secret takes you to a place of escape just one hour from the capital. In the heart of the province of Limburg, close to the Netherlands, Europe’s larg...

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“A true haven of peace”: Just 10 minutes from the Atomium in Brussels, this botanical garden, quieter than the Laeken Greenhouses, hides a unique plant archipelago – you can walk on water surrounded by 400 rare species.

Did you know that one of the largest botanical gardens in the world is hidden away near the Atomium? Opposite the medieval castle of Bouchout, the Meise Botanical Garden covers…...

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Just one hour from Brussels, this medieval estate is home to the world’s crystal temple, housed in a former 13th-century Cistercian abbey and surrounded by woods with numerous streams.

At the heart of Belgium’s historical heritage and industrial genius, the Val Saint-Lambert site in Seraing is one of the country’s must-see attractions. On this almost thousand-year-old land, the past of the...

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Less than an hour from Brussels, this historic gem founded by knights’ wives in 1103 hides one of the most beautiful terraces in Belgium—and it produces its own craft beer!

Less than an hour from Brussels lies Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey, a thousand-year-old jewel of Belgium. Located 7km from Namur, this Cistercian abbey invites you on a journey through time with its walled garden and lumin...

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Less than 20 minutes from the center of Brussels, this majestic English-style park is considered the most chic in the capital—it is home to romantic ponds and a unique museum with Art Nouveau elements.

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Brussels? Let yourself be seduced by the timeless elegance of Woluwe Park, southeast of the capital. A true green oasis located in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, this immense gr...

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An hour and a half from Brussels, this charming village in Wallonia is a true romantic gem that few people know about—it hides a 17th-century castle farm and a dreamlike old railway line.

This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a touch of originality with a getaway to Clermont-sur-Berwinne. Voted one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia, this gem of the Pays de Herve, in the province of Liège...

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Just 90 minutes from Brussels, this Renaissance castle has welcomed Louis XIV and the Emperor of Japan—it hides giant mazes and century-old orange trees.

Just 90 minutes from Brussels, Freÿr Castle stands out as one of Belgium’s most majestic treasures. Nestled on the banks of the Meuse River, this exceptional estate seems straight out of a novel of chivalry with i...