Where is Belgium located?
The Kingdom of Belgium is located in the west of Europe and borders Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and the North Sea. Together with the Netherlands and Luxembourg, the kingdom, which has been independent since 1830, is part of the Benelux countries. With an area of around 30,500 km², it is smaller than any German federal state, but has over 11 million inhabitants - almost as many as Bavaria. Around 60% of the country's inhabitants are Flemish and 40% are French-speaking Belgians; in addition to Flemish and French, German is also an official language. Belgium is divided into three regions : Flemish-speaking Flanders in the north, French-speaking Wallonia in the south and the centrally located capital Brussels.
Brussels: capital with a global flair
Belgium was one of the founding members of the EEC, which is why many of the EU's most important institutions, including the European Parliament and the EU Council of Ministers, are located in Brussels today. Visitors to the capital immediately sense its international flair. There are also many cultural sights in Brussels. Among the most famous are the Atomium - the symbol of the 1958 World's Fair, the Manneken Pis fountain, the Gothic town hall and the numerous shopping streets that invite you to stroll around.
Where can you go on vacation in Belgium?
The country has a lot to offer in terms of tourism. The seaside resorts in the north (e.g. De Haan, Zeebrugge and Brugge) attract numerous vacationers to the North Sea every summer. The numerous war memorials and cemeteries from the First World War are also an attraction for tourists from England. The area is very flat, making it ideal for cycling trips and excursions. In the south-east of Belgium are the Ardennes, a mountain plateau up to 400 meters high, through which beautiful meandering rivers run. The steep gorges are ideal for canoeing, climbing and hiking. Take a look at the fascinating landscapes with the webcams and get to know Belgium in advance.
Culinary journey through Belgium
In culinary terms, you will get your money's worth here. Belgium is world-famous for its chocolate - over 2,000 chocolatiers transform cocoa into fine chocolates and bars. Freshly baked Belgian waffles, especially the light Brussels and sweet Liège varieties, tempt you on every street corner. No visit to Belgium is complete without moules-frites - steamed mussels with perfectly crispy fries, often considered a national dish. Also typical of the region is hearty carbonnade flamande, a beef goulash refined with regional beer. And then there are the frittées - the original fries, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, served with imaginative sauces such as Andalouse or Samurai. A well-chilled Belgian beer is the perfect accompaniment: over 1,500 types of beer are produced in around 400 breweries - from traditional Trappist and Abbey beers to creative craft brews. Many beers are top-fermented, high in alcohol and have complex aromas. UNESCO has even recognized Belgian beer culture as an intangible cultural heritage - a real treat for beer lovers.
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