Grand-Place
Brussels' main square, ringed by guildhouses and the Gothic town hall. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Brussels: airports, things to do and where to stay
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and home to the institutions of the European Union, mixes a postcard-perfect main square with museums, comics, chocolate, beer and lively neighbourhoods.
Brussels airports
From the airport to central Brussels
Brussels Airport airport is about 11 km from central Brussels.
Tren (NMBS/SNCB)
The airport station, beneath the terminal, has direct trains to Brussels-North, Brussels-Central and Brussels-South in roughly 15-25 min, plus connections to other Belgian cities.
Autobuses urbanos y regionales
De Lijn and STIB/MIVB, among others, run buses to Brussels and nearby towns. The train is usually quicker for the city centre.
Taxi
Official rank at the arrivals level. It takes about 20-30 min to central Brussels, depending on traffic.
Brussels
Things to do in Brussels
Atomium
A steel structure built for Expo 58 that represents an iron crystal magnified billions of times. You can go up into its spheres for views of the city.
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Manneken Pis
The little bronze statue, a humorous symbol of the city, often dressed in costumes from around the world. It is smaller than many visitors expect.
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Cinquantenaire
A monumental triumphal arch in Cinquantenaire Park, surrounded by museums including Autoworld and the Art & History Museum.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Brussels?
Brussels is served by Brussels Airport (BRU).
How far is the airport from central Brussels?
Brussels Airport airport is about 11 km from central Brussels.
How do I get from the airport to central Brussels?
From Brussels Airport airport you can take Tren (NMBS/SNCB) (train), Autobuses urbanos y regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Brussels?
Highlights of Brussels include Grand-Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis, and Cinquantenaire.
Photo credits
- Grand-Place: Celuici, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Atomium: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Manneken Pis: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cinquantenaire: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons