| Belgium chocolates and Belgium waffles have made | | | | the 20-30 something set. Students and young travelers |
| this small European country famous around the world. | | | | are gathering at cities like Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven |
| But Belgium offers more than just sweets and | | | | and Namur for stylish shopping, inexpensive hotels, |
| breakfast items. In fact, Belgium is known for hosting | | | | great food, and a pulsating nightlife. |
| more street and music festivals than any other | | | | Looking for rest and relaxation? Belgium offers you |
| country in Europe. After all, this is where the | | | | the original Spa. Located in the middle of the Ardennes |
| Saxophone was invented, by Adolph Sax, in 1846. | | | | and surrounded by forests and rivers, the city of Spa |
| Belgium's historical sites, small towns, and peaceful | | | | is famous for the mineral springs that initiated the |
| countryside make it an excellent destination for | | | | hydro-therapy industry centuries ago. In addition, |
| inquisitive travelers. | | | | Belgium offers 67 km of coastline along the North Sea |
| Belgium is both multicultural and multilingual. Flanders, in | | | | in the Flanders region where you will find beautiful |
| the north, is a land surrounded by canals that hosts | | | | beaches such as De Panne, Ostend, De Haan and |
| medieval art cities such as Antwerp, Bruges and | | | | Knokke-Heist. |
| Ghent. Wallonia, in the south, leads you to the hills of | | | | Where to eat? |
| the Ardennes, countless castles, and the cities of Liege, | | | | Trendy cafes throughout Belgium are crowded with |
| Namur, and Tournai. Brussels, the capital, is one of the | | | | students and young professionals. In most places you |
| world's great cosmopolitan cities, home to the | | | | will find Brussels legendary "frietkots" where they |
| European Union, NATO and the Atomium monument. | | | | serve Belgian fries for those who want to hang out |
| All these cities and regions are connected through a | | | | after the restaurants close. For those blessed with a |
| train network that makes it easy and simple to hop on | | | | sweet tooth, Belgium can be paradise offering |
| and hop off at your desired destination. | | | | exquisite chocolates, pralines, and waffles. For more |
| What to do? | | | | information, here is a complete list of restaurants. |
| Christmas in Belgium, with Christmas markets in | | | | Visas & Documents |
| Brussels, Bruges, Liege, Antwerp and in other cities, is | | | | Visas for stays of no more than 3 months are |
| really an experience you cannot miss. Every winter, | | | | required by all except EU/EEA nationals and citizens |
| Brussels features a magical decor, superb Christmas | | | | from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Hong |
| market, illuminated Big Wheel, roundabouts, street | | | | Kong, Japan, Mexico, United States, United Kingdom |
| activities, music and the famous skating rink. Winter in | | | | and other countries. A uniform type of visa, the |
| Bruges is a month long celebration of the holidays with | | | | Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and |
| carillons concerts, Christmas markets and processions | | | | private visits. All visas cost either US$44 (short stay; |
| making it an original Christmas wonderland. | | | | up to 90 days) or US$64 (long stay). For more |
| Looking for something to do during your vacations? | | | | information, contact the Belgium embassy or consulate |
| Belgium has become the hot destination in Europe for | | | | in your country. |