Ah love… If lately your heart’s been beating wildly at the sight of a new crush, we’ve got the solution! Here’s a list of places for a romantic and unusual date in Brussels.
1. An unusual experience in a world full of bubbles
With over 10 themed rooms, virtual reality, fantastic landscapes and a hyper-realistic hot-air balloon simulator, the immersive Bubble Planet experience at Tour et Taxis lets you escape, fall back into childhood and add a little color to your everyday life with friends and family!
2. Take your crush up close to the clouds
To impress your date and give her a moment with her head in the clouds(literally), take her to a rooftop or one of Brussels’ panoramic restaurants!
3. Check your love compatibility at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities)
Do you think you know everything about him/her, or do you want to find out more about his/her personality and check your love compatibility? Head to MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities) for a personality test like you’ve never taken before. With the Explore The True You interactive tour, you’ll take part in an extraordinary experience: a guided self-exploration to learn more about yourself through seven interactive rooms featuring games and quizzes. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, data is analyzed in real time to guarantee a personalized experience, and the journey ends with an extraordinary encounter with a holographic guide animal, a reflection of your inner “self”. So, will your partner be a wolf, a fox or an eagle?
4. Get lost in the Gardens of the Van Buuren Museum
In Uccle, far from the hustle and bustle of the city center, lies a little-known gem: the Van Buuren Museum and Gardens. This beautifully preserved former Art Deco mansion transports you back to the 1930s. But the real secret lies in its gardens: a collection of several plant “rooms”, including the famous Art Deco rose garden and, above all, the Jardin des Cœurs, a place of incredible delicacy and intimacy. It’s the perfect spot for a chic, poetic stroll, where every path seems made for a confidence.
5. Share a moment of creativity at the Neon Brush: Paint in the Dark workshop
Surprise your date with a workshop where you can express your creativity. Plunged into the dark, lit by UV lamps, the decor will take a retro-futuristic turn and fluorescent paint will dance on the canvases. Neon Brush: Paint in the Dark is the perfect date for creative types!
6. A walk in the park with a stopover at Chalet Robinson
Hand in hand, cooing like lovebirds along the flower paths of our Brussels parks… In the Bois de la Cambre, take her to Chalet Robinson, set on a small island: it’s so romantic!
7. Japanese baths or a relaxing spa break
If you feel comfortable enough with your crush, why not take her to Atsukan, the incredible Japanese baths in Brussels? More unusual: the beer spa, to be tried at Madou!
8. Treat yourself to a magical night with the Ballet of Lights
The Ballet of Lights promises a night of pure escapism in a dream-like setting. Let yourself be enveloped in darkness, with only the dancers’ costumes and the magical light illuminating the stage. It’s the most poetic experience of all, as you surrender side by side to the graceful beauty of art.
9. Ride the Ferris wheel Place Poelaert
If you want to impress your crush with one of the best views of Brussels, take a ride on a Ferris wheel! It’s so romantic! Best done at sunset!
10. Surprise him/her with a Candlelight concert
Spend a timeless moment where live music in a classical format will seduce you a little more with every note. In the capital’s most beautiful venues, surrounded by thousands of candles, you’ll have all the ingredients for a date with a healthy dose of romance. Let yourself be seduced by the spellbinding melodies played by virtuoso musicians. Surrounded by this warm, enveloping light, you’ll experience a magical, unforgettable date, creating a bubble of absolute intimacy.
11. Lose yourself in the poetic intimacy of Maison Horta
The Maison Horta in Saint-Gilles is a museum unlike any other: it’s the former home and workshop of Art Nouveau master architect Victor Horta. It’s one of the most intimate and poetic places in Brussels, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through a masterpiece where every detail has been designed with beauty and harmony.
12. A romantic stroll through the Musée du Cœur
At the Royal Museums of Art and History, discover a unique collection of 500 symbolic heart-shaped objects dating from the 16th century to the present day. Reliquaries, ex-votos, jewelry, perfume flasks… The Heart Museum is probably the most romantic place in Brussels! Do it as a couple, or with anyone who makes your… heart beat!
13. Let love catch fire with Flamenco
For burning souls, there’s no place more passionate than where Flamenco resonates. The theater is transformed into an arena of raw emotion, where heels pounding the floor tell tales of love and desire. Let this Spanish fervor wash over you and transport you, hand in hand, to the heart of the most intense passion. This is the capital’s most ardent rendezvous, perfect for feeling the fuego of your love stronger than ever.
14. Admire the golden magic of sunset at Le Perché, the must-see rooftop in Saint-Gilles
Nestled atop the Jam Hotel, this rooftop bar seduces with its double panoramic terrace, refreshing pool and signature cocktails to sip with your feet in the water. The atmosphere here is summery, with DJ sets, 360° views over Brussels and cosy furnishings for an unforgettable twilight experience. For a romantic aperitif or an original date, Le Perché is the ideal spot to watch Brussels light up under the last rays of the sun.