Getaways and excursions in and around Brussels

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Just 30 minutes from Brussels, this 555-hectare forest transforms into an otherworldly sea of purple in the spring—it is home to the region’s most beautiful hyacinths and giant sequoias native to California

As every year with the arrival of spring, a colorful magic takes hold of the edge of the Flemish Region. The Hal Forest, or Hallerbos, transforms into an ocean of wild hyacinths, with breathtaking shades...

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Right in the heart of Brussels, this unique 10,000-step route starting at the Atomium takes you past the capital’s most beautiful treasures—it hides the former royal nursery, a secret 4-hectare garden home to extraordinary plant varieties

Calling all Brussels walkers! With the long-awaited arrival of spring and sunny days, the capital reveals its greenest secrets to anyone seeking a . Discover this 10,000-step route, starting at the Atomium and leading t...

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“A village of a thousand colors”: Less than two hours from Brussels, this limestone gem, selected as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia,” is a burst of color in the spring—it is home to a medieval pleasure palace and an avenue of century-old lime trees

Tucked away on the outskirts of the municipality of Wellin in the province of Luxembourg, a vibrant gem seems to have stopped time to better cultivate its charm. Welcome to Sohier, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of...

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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 Renaiss...

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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 , 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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