The best things to do in Brussels as a couple

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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 brush 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

Create a unique piece of jewelry to seal your union

Forget the store, and create your own symbol of love! Many workshops in Brussels (especially around Ixelles and Saint-Gilles) offer you the chance to learn the basics of jewelry-making. Whether you choose to create a simple ring, a pendant, or even forge your own wedding rings together (a highly symbolic activity for future brides and grooms!), you’ll leave with a jewel that’s unique in the world. It’s the perfect way to strengthen your bond!

Take a stroll in Parc du Cinquantenaire

What could be cuter than a stroll through 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!

Investigate with your other half

Forget your sofa routine and plunge into the heart of an immersive criminal case. Become a juror and analyze evidence, listen to testimony and deliberate on the fate of a defendant. The Jury Experience is a life-size role-playing game where you’ll have to demonstrate your logic and team spirit. A unique opportunity to find out if your partner is a bluffing ace!

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.

A cooking workshop for two

Take part in a cooking class for two, for a moment of 100% complicity, fun and gourmet pleasure. Whether you want to roll your own Italian pasta, master the art of Japanese sushi or learn pastry-making like a chef, Brussels is full of creative workshops. The romantic bonus? Working together to achieve a delicious result is the best way to test (and validate!) your alchemy.

Take in a fiery dance show

Forget the dreariness and inject a dose of Spanish fuego into your married life! We call it Flamenco isn’t just a dance show, it’s a torrid plunge into the heart of Andalusia. Let yourself be intoxicated by the clacking of heels, the fiery guitar playing and the songs that tell of love, jealousy and 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 enjoying a trip for two, we recommend tasting at some of Brussels’finest chocolatiers.

See a dazzling fairy-tale show

The Ballet of Lights reinvents dance classics! The dancers, dressed in glow-in-the-dark costumes, perform graceful choreographies that draw luminous trails in the darkness. A unique blend of traditional ballet elegance and innovation, for an absolutely magical sensory experience for couples.

Discover the hidden splendors of a forgotten palace

Located in Saint-Gilles, the Aegidium is not a museum, but an abandoned former festival palace, frozen in majestic melancholy. With its Halls of Mirrors, delicate frescoes and sumptuous yet dilapidated architecture, it offers a modern fairytale setting. To share the fragile beauty of this hidden treasure is to indulge in a poetic and intimate interlude, in a setting that exudes secrecy and past grandeur. The perfect place to feel like the heroes of a romantic story!

Sailing the Brussels Canal as a couple

If you don’t get 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.

An intimate musical journey with The Jazz Room

Imagine a hushed ambience, subdued lighting and the languorous sound of a saxophone… The Jazz Room transports you straight back to the legendary clubs of New Orleans, or to the era of legendary crooners like Frank Sinatra. It’s the perfect venue for music lovers looking for a sophisticated yet warm evening.

Dining 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 candlelight 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 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!