The best things to do in Brussels as a couple

What to do as a couple in Europe’s capital As Valentine’s Day approaches, here’s our selection of the best things to do in Brussels as a couple.

Stroll hand in hand through the Grand Place

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Place is known as one of Europe’s most beautiful squares. Right in the center of Brussels, and close to numerous bars and restaurants, it’s the perfect place for a romantic stroll for two.

Pamper yourself in a couple’s spa

If you’d like to pamper your other half, there are plenty of spas in Brussels. Among our favorites, we recommend Tiny Spa, in Saint-Gilles. With Finnish saunas, Jacuzzis, massage chairs and a minibar, you’ll find everything you need for a truly relaxing moment with your loved one.

Take part in a painting workshop in the dark

Painting in the dark? The idea may seem far-fetched, but it’s already seduced thousands of people around the world. After conquering the cities of London, Berlin, Lisbon, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Melbourne, Neon Brush: Paint in the Dark is finally here in Brussels! Let two of you express your creativity by creating a work of art… in the dark! Armed with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, it’s time to awaken your inner artist…

📍 Sister Brussels Café, 3 Rue Chair et Pain, Brussels

Take a walk in Parc du Cinquantenaire

What could be cuter than a walk in the city’s most beautiful park? If you prefer green spaces to tourist spots, this is the place to go. Filled with history, the park is also a cultural hub in Europe’s capital. All to the good!

Visit the Museum of Eroticism and Mythology

To spice up your relationship, head to the Musée de l’Erotisme! The museum’s concept is to teach you more about the history of eroticism through a unique collection of paintings, sculptures, Greek and Roman antiquities and other objects related to desire.

Chocolate tasting as a couple

If chocolate is like a religion in Brussels, it’s impossible not to take advantage of its aphrodisiac virtues if you’re there as a couple! To satisfy your palate while you’re out and about, we recommend tastings at some of Brussels’finest chocolatiers.

Sailing the Brussels canal as a couple

If you’re not seasick, take a boat trip with Rivertours! A chance to relax, admire the view and enjoy a truly romantic moment on the waters of Brussels.

Dinner in a romantic restaurant

With panoramic views over the European capital, special Valentine’s Day tasting menus or intimate, hushed settings, many restaurants in Brussels offer an intimate, romantic setting. If you’re visiting Brussels, make a reservation at one of the most romantic restaurants to dazzle your other half!

Instead of dinner, treat yourself to a candlelit concert

What could be more romantic than the soft glow of thousands of candles caressing your cheeks? A concert of classical music, of course. Candlelight offers you both, with tributes to every musical genre from rock to pop to film music. And even if you’ve only got eyes for your partner, take the time to admire the architecture of the sublime Brussels venues that host them.

Dancing at one of the city’s many festivals

For couples who like to party, why not go dancing at one of the city’s many musical events? From the Balkan Trafic Festival to the Francofolies de Spa, the Dour Festival, Tomorrowland or the Ardentes in Liège, the towns near Brussels are packed with festivals to suit all tastes. Admittedly, it’s a bit of an out-of-town getaway, but it’s well worth it!