Shop the sale. Ah, Brussels. The capital of Belgium and⦠Europe? Well, almost. This amazing city is the capital of the European Union and houses many important EU institutions.
But this city has so much more to offer than its political significance. Did you know that Brussels is not only known for its fries, waffles, and beer but also comics? Often called the capital of comic books, Brussels is home to statues and street art dedicated to Belgian comics heroes such as The Smurfs and teen detective Tintin. How to get to Brussels by train: The Belgian capital is incredibly well-connected to other popular cities in the country.
You can get to Brussels from Antwerp in 47 minutes, from Bruges in 56 minutes, and from Ghent in 55 minutes. Take the elevator and soak up the beautiful panoramic city views. Use this viewpoint as a choose-your-own-adventure game and, from here, pick your next destination!
During Christmas, Poseidon turns into a festive wonderland with seemingly endless hot chocolate, waffles, and holiday lights. To make the experience even better, the roof can be drawn away in minutes if the weather permits. Bintje is known for its unpeeled, organic potatoes and homemade sauces, though you can also play it safe and stick to mayonnaise.
Not sure where to begin? The beers at Brussels Beer Project , brewed on the premises, resemble traditional Belgian beers, but come with a modern twist. As an alternative to this taproom, you can safely skip the touristic beer shops and head straight to the Malting Pot artisanal beer shop, which stocks up to different labels. You might be surprised to learn that big-city Brussels still retains a rustic small-town feel β if you know where to look.
