Top 10 tourist attractions to visit in Belgium - Schengen

Top 10 tourist attractions to visit in Belgium – Schengen

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Belgium is yet another beautiful country in the Scandinavian region for perfect tourist destinations in the world.  From Old guild houses to architectural history, Fairy-tale palaces, and epic Gothic fortresses to war and battlefields, From Rich Belgium hot chocolate to thirst-quenching beers of InBev breweries, from soulful boat tours to mesmerizing trails of sightseeing.

Belgium is not only a sightseeing land but also a green land full of adventurous surprises of trekking, hiking, biking, camping, boat tours, and many more. And after a hectic visit to all the spots of Belgium it also offers a peaceful send-off to its visitors in a refreshing city called SPA.

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The ten best places for every tourist to enjoy in Belgium are as follows:   

  1. Bruges
  2. Brussel
  3. Ghent
  4. Antwerp
  5. Ardennes
  6. Tournai
  7. Leuven
  8. Mons
  9. Mechelen
  10. Spa

1. Bruges; Venice of the north:–

Bruges - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

Bruges is the most happening place in Belgium, full of canals, palaces and mountains, attracting tourists with its charming beauty. Bruges’s settlement starts at the bank of the river Reie flowing forward and connecting the waterways of the Zwin estuary and the North Sea in the northwest of Belgium. The all-time tourist attraction of Bruges is the indulging delicious hot chocolate of Belgium which melts softly in every chocoholic despite their age. Bruges is particularly special for its medieval Flanders that drives everyone crazy. A twisted hovering Grote market, Gothic belfries of Belgium a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Gothic masterpiece of Basilica enduring a vial of the congealed holy blood of Christ’s, romantic gondolas a perfect night-life for couples, magnificent belfries, and Halles dominating the main square of Bruges the best tourist destinations to hit in Bruges. Bruges is a paradise of food for any gourmet with numerous chocolate shops. It is a land full of shooting spots for many comics, movies, and perfect sightseeing destinations in the world. Tourists can delve into the picturesque views of the scenic of Bruges more closely by hopping a boat tour of five halts lasting for half an hour. In short, Bruges is a world-class land full of tourist attractions for every age group.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Martin’s Brugge
  2. Hotel De Orangerie
  3. Grand Hotel Casselbergh
  4. Hotel Dukes’ Palace
  5. Charlie Rockets
  6. ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
  7. Green Park Hotel Brugge
  8. Snuffel Hostel
  9. Novotel Brugge Centrum
  10. Hotel NH Brugge

Shopping:

  1. Club Shop
  2. Shopping brugge
  3. Mini
  4. Zilverpand Bruges
  5. Chocolate
  6. B-Park winkelcentrum
  7. Lace Jewel
  8. 2be
  9. ‘T Apostelientje
  10. INNO Brugge

2. Brussels; Charming night-life in Capital city:–

Brussels - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

The Capital city of Belgium is the not-to-miss place in every tourist’s Belgium Itinerary. Brussel, situated in the central region of the Belgium and is a part of both the French and Flemish Community. Brussel is a land full of surprises in the form of architectural relics from the medieval era. Bruges; is not only the capital of Belgium but is also the de facto capital of the European Union. It is the heartbeat of Belgium, boasting the famous La Grand-Place preserving the guildhalls of old medieval buildings. Bruges is blessed with many mesmerizing tourist destinations from stunning architectural La Grand-Place, to Irish pubs, roof-topped cafes of the La Grand-Place, subtle mural comic tour, Herge Museum of well-known comic artists to engage every age group, people, to enjoy hassle-freely in Brussel. The most tourist’s target is the ultimate Atomium worth visiting landmarking artwork. It is also known as the best place for a foodie to savour the fantastic Royal delicacies of Belgium. 

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Holiday Inn Brussels – Schuman, an IHG Hotel
  2. Hotel Indigo Brussels – City, an IHG Hotel
  3. MEININGER Hotel Bruxelles City Center
  4. Warwick Brussels
  5. ibis budget Brussels Airport
  6. Steigenberger Wiltcher’s
  7. Hotel NH Collection Brussels Centre
  8. ibis Brussels Centre Châtelain
  9. Hostel Generation Europe
  10. Hotel Barsey by Warwick

Shopping:

  1. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
  2. Docks Bruxsel
  3. City2
  4. Anspach Shopping Center
  5. Passage du Nord
  6. The Mint
  7. Brussels Shop
  8. Galerie Toison d’Or
  9. KURE
  10. Yuman

3. Ghent; Beauty in serene artworks:-

Ghent - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

Located in the Northwest of Belgium, Ghent is popularly visited to appreciate its splendid architecture and serene historical charms. Ghent is notably special for its 13th Century Gothic fortress, 17th Century’s houses of canal-side, and a breath-taking fortress of the medieval time- Gravensteen “the castle of the counts” which gives 360-degree views around it a perfect sightseeing spot. The top-most visited city of Belgium after the Brussel and Antwerp is the Ghent. The real star of the show for the Ghent tour is the St. Bavo’s Cathedral, one of the European treasures in the form of charming artwork of panel painting titled ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ polyptychs. And a shopping point of Ghent is the Vrijdagmarkt placed as the historic center in large square often named as Friday and Saturday market.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Holiday Inn Express
  2. Holiday Inn Gent Expo
  3. Hostel Uppelink
  4. Holiday Inn Express
  5. treck Hostel
  6. 1898 The Post
  7. ibis Gent Centrum Opera
  8. ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
  9. Van der Valk Hotel Gent
  10. Hotel NH Gent Belfort

Shopping:

  1. shopping Gent Zuid
  2. Pensmarkt
  3. De Post
  4. Dok Noord winkelcentrum
  5. Veldstraat
  6. Aswebo
  7. Shoppingscenter Zuid
  8. Levi’s® Gent
  9. The Other Shop
  10. Boutique Bellerose (Gand – Flagship store)

4. Antwerp; Diamond Capital of the world:-

Antwerp - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

People visiting Belgium never skip their halt to Antwerp at any cost. Antwerp is the city located on the Scheldt River connecting to the North Sea by the river’s Westerschelde estuary, the second-largest metropolitan city after Brussels. Antwerp is one of the richest cities in the Scandinavian region in trading Diamonds, more than 85% of rough and 50% of uncut diamonds trading is practiced from the 4 ultimate diamond districts of Antwerp: The Diamond Club of, the Beurs voor Diamanthandel, the Antwerpsche Diamantkring, and the Vrije Diamanthandel which surely get covered in every tourist’s list of sightseeing. Antwerp is also famous for its mouth-watering traditional food delicacies which keep on attracting more and more visitors annually; providing full-proof enjoyment for a family vacation.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Guesthouse Bernardin
  2. Diamonds And Pearls
  3. Hilton Antwerp Old Town
  4. Hotel ibis Antwerpen Centrum
  5. Cityhome Antwerp
  6. Antwerp City Hostel
  7. HotelO
  8. De Gulde Schoen
  9. Hotel ‘t Sandt Antwerpen
  10. Hostel Pulcinella

Shopping:

  1. Stadsfeestzaal
  2. Century Center
  3. Grand Bazar Antwerp
  4. Supergoods Antwerpen
  5. Base internet
  6. Wijnegem – Shop Eat Enjoy
  7. Urban Outfitters
  8. Essentiel Antwerp
  9. ARKET Store
  10. UNIQLO

5. Ardennes; Adventurous land of greens:-

Ardennes - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

The best place for nature explorers and enthusiasts is the Ardennes situated ironically starting from the city of Namur wandering across the valleys of the snaky river the Meuse following the plateau down the Fens ending at the edge of German Eifel Mountains. Ardennes is top-class land for every adventurist to get soulful experiences from the real world by hiking, trekking, trailing, camping, biking along the tempting hills, caves, cliffs, ridges, and also to witness some wildlife by spotting the lynx, wild boar, and deer. Other tourist attractions include the Rock-clad fortress of Chateau de Bouillon, Mardi Gras Festivities, valleys, misty forests, and Labyrinth of Barvoux and Han-sur-Lasse.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Hotel Beau Rivage And Restaurant Koulic
  2. Aux Massotais
  3. Hotel – La Grande Cure
  4. LE VIEUX LA ROCHE
  5. Maison d’Hôtes Cerf’Titude
  6. Hotel – Restaurant Les Sources
  7. Hostellerie la Claire Fontaine
  8. Chateau Beausaint
  9. El Clandestino
  10. Villa Katara

Shopping:

  1. Eurofood
  2. Springfield
  3. Action
  4. shopping Gent Zuid
  5. Westland Shopping
  6. Springfield
  7. Maasmechelen Village
  8. ZEEMAN
  9. Zeeman Aywaille Dieupart
  10. Anspach Shopping Center

6. Tournai; Hub of Cathedrals:-

Tournai - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

Located at the dual borders of Belgium and France, Tournai is the city housing the most beautiful Cathedrals in the world. Tournai is a core of Artworks, sculptures, ancient relics that are kept open throughout the year for every aesthete. The marvellous attraction of Tournai is the Notre-Dame Cathedral where the people speak French. Tournai is endorsed with many historical Cathedrals making it the best place for a family get-together by visiting the 12th and 13th centuries magnificent monuments of The Shrine of Our Lady, New Cathedral houses. There is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tournai a five-storeyed building of Roman times and an adorable masterpiece of Gothic together gives delight to eyes. The other tourist attractions of Tournai are the Belfry bell tower of 257 steps, The Museum of Fine Arts with a collection of treasures (Paintings by Brussels patron Henri Van Cutsem and the French artist Edouard Manet). 

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Ferme Brocart Gite du Gland B&B
  2. ibis Lille Tourcoing Centre
  3. hotel Melissa
  4. HOTEL CATHEDRALE
  5. Lemon Hotel Tourcoing
  6. La Ferme Des Roses
  7. Hôtel Saint-Daniel
  8. Tournai Youth Hostel
  9. Elckerlyck Inn Hotel
  10. Comfort Hotel Lille L’Union

Shopping:

  1. Shopping les Bastions
  2. Shopping Froyennes
  3. Zone Industrielle
  4. Celeste Tournai
  5. Bijouterie Delrue – horloger, bijoutier, bijoux, montres, Tournai
  6. La Technique
  7. H&M
  8. Korrigan
  9. The Little Shop
  10. Kaporal store

7. Leuven; Best Brewing town:-

Leuven - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

The city is populated with most youngsters of the country up to 25000 students in the 800 years old KU Leuven or Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Leuven. This University is the largest in the whole of Belgium, attracting students as well as visitors to maintain its tremendous glory every year. Leuven is the hub for the world’s best InBev breweries being one of the largest in the world; another special quality of Leuven’s visit for tourists. Brewery in Leuven along with the splendid sightseeing spots of St. Peters Church and Leuven Town Hall preserving the Brabant Gothic Styled History is a treat in itself. The cobbled streets with the red-bricked buildings always pave the way for tourists boasting the history of Belgium with the galleries, artworks, cafes, pubs, and elegant giving a splendid moments for everyone.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Getaway Studios Leuven
  2. Novotel Leuven Centrum
  3. Ooostel2.be Leuven
  4. ibis budget Leuven Centrum
  5. Leuven City Hostel
  6. Martin’s Klooster Hotel
  7. Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
  8. The hostel Blauwput
  9. The butterfly paradise
  10. Pentahotel Leuven

Shopping:

  1. Ladeuzeplein from top
  2. Weekday
  3. HIPPO Stores
  4. Veritas
  5. Leuven THall
  6. Formen Leuven
  7. Veritas – Leuven
  8. SWAY
  9. Rue Blanche | Leuven
  10. Wear

8. Mons; War and Peace Life:-

Mons - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

Mons is the oldest and best place to be included in Belgium Itinerary. Dating back to 400 years long Chapel of St. George (1604) and Toison d’Or House (1615), the architectural antiques of Mons. Mons, located at the French Border has everything to offer from Belgium’s History. Once Mons used to be a place famous for battles and war but now it is a land of peace preserving the victorious history of Belgium in the form of a Baroque belfry-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other tourist destinations include the week-long Ducasse festival called Doudou celebrated in the spring, horse parades, and much more. Mons is the best place for a short outing along with family and loved ones for a quick escape.

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Chambre d’hote “L’Ecureuil”
  2. Van der Valk Hotel Mons Congres
  3. Auberge de Jeunesse de Mons
  4. Hôtel Lido Mons Centre
  5. Martin’s Dream Hotel
  6. Le Monte Cristo
  7. Hôtel Première Classe Maubeuge Feignies
  8. UTOPIA – Utopia Hotel – Restaurant Ô Jardin – Lodges Utopia
  9. Hôtel La Louve
  10. Hotel St James

Shopping:

  1. Les Grands Prés
  2. Shopping Wilson
  3. STREET SQUARE MONS
  4. Promod – Mons Chaussée
  5. GEEKCLUSIVE
  6. Euro Plus Paradise
  7. Bershka
  8. Levi’s® Mons
  9. MANGO
  10. J&JOY Mons

9. Mechelen; Old and refreshing:-

Mechelen - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

Mechelen is the best place suited for picnics and cruises in Belgium. Located near Antwerp is another lively city in Belgium boasting the History of Belgium in many unique ways. Tourists will get cool experiences from the renowned Carillion School, a grand tower of St. Rombout Fortress, boat tours, and tasty brewery options along with Brouverij Het Anker, Provincial Groendomein Vrijbroekpark always refreshing the visitors with its old charms. 

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen
  2. Martin’s Patershof
  3. Hotel Vé
  4. Holiday Inn Express Mechelen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
  5. Hobbit Hotel Mechelen
  6. Jeugdherberg Bed Muzet
  7. Value Stay Residence Mechelen
  8. Campanile
  9. Huis Alfons
  10. Hotel Elisabeth

Shopping:

  1. Shopping MZ (Mechelen Zemst)
  2. INNO Mechelen
  3. WEBSHOP-OUTLET MECHELEN
  4. Supergoods
  5. Lily
  6. Euro Shop Mechelen
  7. UMA Multibrand Boutique
  8. IVY Mechelen
  9. Ness Mechelen
  10. H&M

10. Spa; Chillax, Self-love, and Care:-

Spa - Top 10 tourist attractions in Belgium - Schengen

SPA is the word mostly cherished by both men and women to grab some time to self-care from their busy schedule. But don’t get confused with the word Spa’ as it is also a well-known name of a city in Belgium. The birthplace of bubbling Thermal springs is this town called Spa which is also popular for an annual Belgian Grand Prix held in the village called Francorchamps. Beautifully tucked in the tranquil valley of Ardennes mountains, Spa is the best place to end any vacation or trip of Belgium with full refilled energy back to home as started. 

Accommodation and Food:

  1. Manoir de Lébioles
  2. Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, Spa
  3. Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa
  4. Camping Parc des Sources
  5. Silva Hotel Spa-Balmoral
  6. l’Auberge
  7. Villa Des Fleurs
  8. La Source de la Géronstère
  9. Hôtel La Villa de Spa
  10. Hotel le Relais

Shopping:

  1. Carrefour express SPA
  2. Esprit
  3. Au Fuseau
  4. Glenwood
  5. Carrefour market SPA
  6. Lola Coquelicot Royale
  7. Fashion Boutique Spa
  8. Adel&Adele
  9. Spar Spa
  10. Lola Coquelicot Avenue

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