Brussels: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June, July, August and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 74°F (24°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is August.

1. Jan41°69 mm
2. Feb44°61 mm
3. Mar50°55 mm
4. Apr59°38 mm
5. May65°59 mm
6. Jun71°63 mm
7. Jul74°75 mm
8. Aug74°79 mm
9. Sep68°55 mm
10. Oct59°63 mm
11. Nov49°69 mm
12. Dec42°78 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Brussels

Written with AI from public facts about Brussels, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Historic centre

Morning

Grand Place

City Centre

Take a slow look around the ornate central square and its historic guildhalls.

Afternoon

Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

City Centre

Browse the elegant covered galleries, with plenty of chances to pause indoors.

Evening

Belgian dinner

City Centre

Choose a relaxed restaurant near the central square for a first taste of local cooking.

Day 2 Art and gardens

Morning

Royal Museums of Fine Arts

Royal Quarter

Explore a manageable selection of Belgian and European art at your own pace.

Afternoon

Mont des Arts

Royal Quarter

Enjoy the garden paths and views toward the old town, with benches for a rest.

Evening

Place Sainte-Catherine

Sainte-Catherine

Pick a nearby restaurant and enjoy the lively square at an unhurried pace.

Day 3 Park and landmark

Morning

Parc du Cinquantenaire

European Quarter

Stroll the broad park paths and admire the monumental arches.

Afternoon

Atomium

Heysel

See Brussels’ distinctive landmark; check current access details before planning an interior visit.

Evening

Belgian chocolate tasting

City Centre

Sample pralines from a reputable chocolatier and bring a few home.

What to eat

• Try Belgian waffles, pralines and fries, and consider a traditional stew or mussels when in season.

Getting there

• Fly into Brussels (BRU).
• From New York: about 7 h 35 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 11 h 19 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 1 h 4 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Use Brussels’ public transport for longer journeys and take taxis when that is more comfortable. The central sights are best explored in short, rested walks. Brussels Airport (BRU) serves the city.
• Check official Belgian entry rules before travelling.
• Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to rest between sights; some historic streets have uneven paving.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• City CentreIt is close to Grand Place, the covered galleries and many places to eat.
• European QuarterIt offers a calmer base near parks and museums, with public transport connections.

The official Brussels tourism siteWhere to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Brussels

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 km (2.5 mi) south.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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