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What to see in Brussels

The capital of Europe, with the Grand-Place, the Atomium, comic murals on the walls and century-old beer halls.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to October
  • Typical food: Moules-frites
Photo: Francisco Conde Sánchez · CC BY-SA 3.0

Brussels highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Grand-Place

    One of the most beautiful squares in the world.

  2. Manneken Pis

    The most famous little statue.

  3. Atomium

    A giant atom from 1958.

  4. Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert

    19th-century shopping arcades.

  5. Comic Strip Route

    Murals all over the city.

Day trips from Brussels

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Brussels

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Brussels are from March to October.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from November to February

    Grey, cold and rainy

    The days are short and it rains often; in December, though, there are the Christmas markets.

    What to do: For strolling, April to September; for Christmas markets, December.

Typical food of Brussels

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Brussels from your kitchen).

Moules-frites
Photo: dennis and aimee jonez · CC BY-SA 2.0

Moules-frites

Mussels steamed with celery, onion and white wine, served in the pot with a cone of chips on the side. The signature dish of Brussels’ brasseries.

  • Serves 4
  • 40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 kg mussels
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 1 onion and 2 shallots
  • 50 g butter
  • 200 ml dry white wine
  • Parsley
  • Pepper
  • Chips and mayonnaise

How to make it at home

  1. Clean the mussels and pull off the beards.
  2. In a large pot, soften the chopped celery, onion and shallots in the butter.
  3. Add the mussels and wine, cover and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pot.
  4. When they open, add parsley and pepper.
  5. Serve in the pot with chips and mayonnaise.

The trick: The pot lid doubles as a plate for the empty shells.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the brasserie. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Belgium guide.

Frequently asked questions about Brussels

What to see in Brussels?

Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert and Comic Strip Route.

What to see in Brussels in one day?

Don’t miss Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert and Comic Strip Route. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Brussels?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Brussels are from March to October.

What day trips can you take from Brussels?

Bruges from Brussels.

What is the typical food of Brussels?

Moules-frites. Mussels steamed with celery, onion and white wine, served in the pot with a cone of chips on the side. The signature dish of Brussels’ brasseries.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.