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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Amsterdam ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bruges ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Charleroi

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4. Cologne

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5. Dinant

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6. Ghent

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7. Hasselt

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8. Leuven

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9. Liege

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10. Luxembourg

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11. Maastricht

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12. Namur

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13. Paris

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14. Rotterdam

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15. Tournai

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16. Utrecht

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17. Waterloo

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18. Ypres

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19. Hoge Kempen National Park

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20. Valleys of the Burdinale and Mehaigne Nature Park

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21. Nature Reserve Het Zwin

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22. Sonian Forest

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23. Eifel Nature Park (aka Hones Venn Eifel)

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Centrally located Brussels is a wonderful place to use as a hub for exploring many beautiful and historic towns and villages in both Belgium and further afield in Holland, France and Germany.
  • Bustling and vibrant cities like Amsterdam, Antwerp, Luxembourg and Paris beckon culture enthusiasts with a vast choice of world-class museums and art galleries.
  • No trip to Belgium would be complete without visiting wonderful Bruges, but there are several other equally inviting day trip destinations like Dinant, Ghent, Cologne, Utrecht and Leuven competing for your time.
  • When you need a brief escape from history, art and culture you can head to the Eifel National Park, the Sonian Forest or the Hoge Kempen National Park to reconnect with nature.

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