Getaways and excursions in and around Brussels

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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 , close to the Netherlands, Europe's largest Japanese...

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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 ? Opposite the medieval of Bouchout, the Meise Botanical Garden covers 92 hectares. It offers an incredible plant archipelago , un...

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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 former Cist...

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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 invites you on a journey through time with its walled garden and luminous...

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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 , this immense green space covering...

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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 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, reveals its uni...

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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 its Roc...

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Just 90 minutes from Brussels, this village offers a timeless escape, with its limestone buildings, Pont-Lavoir and blueberry farming—and it even hides an ancient seigneurial court of justice.

Nestled in a green valley in the Condroz region, the village of Chardeneux seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale. This small hamlet in the province of , considered one of the most beautiful villages in Walloni...

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Just 30 minutes from Brussels, this 205-hectare park is located on the edge of the Sonian Forest—and it hides a fascinating contemporary art museum.

On the edge of the lies one of the most spectacular sites in the province of Flemish Brabant. With its sparkling ponds and French-style garden, Tervuren Park invites you to completely disconnect from the hustle and bus...