It might look like there are not so many things to do in Brussels, however we will prove you that is nothing but true. Would you like to discover all things to do in Brussels? Keep on reading because the administrative capital of Europe has numerous activities that you can enjoy with the whole family.

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Exploring the city of Brussels is way easier if you have the Brussels Card. This card, specially made for tourists, gives you discounts for museums and some of its bars and restaurants, as well as public transport during the validity of the card. You have three options: a card for 24 hours for 22€, 48 hours for 30€ or 72 hours for 38€. These options do not include the sightseeing tour through the city, this will be a supplement.

Things to do in Brussels with your family

Brussels is one of the cities you can visit perfectly with your family because it has many activities for all ages. One of the best and biggest activity of the city is visiting the many museums. In the city you will find museums of all tastes and thanks to the Brussels Card you can visit them as often as you like! Some museums that you want to add to your list with “things to do in Brussels” are:

• Museum of the city of Brussels: this museum is perfect if you want to learn more about the history of Brussels. It is located on the “Grand Place” and you can walk around for about an hour.

• Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium: it contains a total of five museums where you will find works by famous artists such as Van Dyck, Gaugin, El Bosco and Rubens. Magritte also has its own museum, where you can discover the peculiar work of this Belgian surrealist.

• The Comic Strip Centre: this is one of the most visited and most popular museums in Brussels. Here you will find the Smurfs, Spirou and Tintin and many other comic characters.

Besides the museums, Brussels has many green spots to discover; there are many gardens and parks where you can relax, eat something or enjoy nature in the middle of the city. If you take bus 6 and stop at Stuyvenbergh, you will find the colonial garden of Laeken, which is very close to the famous Atomium and where you will discover the most exotic flowers and plants.

One of the most beautiful parks of the city is Tournay-Solvay, located close to the stop Boitsfort Gare. Here you will find a beautiful Renaissance estate that was owned by the Solvay family in the 19th century. Over time, the building was hit by a fire and the municipality of Brussels has taken over the reconstruction and restoration of the estate, resulting in a beautiful park for public use.

Of course, some tourist spots can not be missed, such as the Gran Place. This square is a UNESCO World Heritage site and probably one of the most beautiful in the world. Here you will find the Town Hall, the Tourist Office, the Maison du Roi and the Guild Houses.

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If you travel by metro to Gare-Central, you can visit the famous Galeries of Saint-Hubert, built in the nineteenth century. These covered commercial galleries were very popular among the higher class at the time of the inauguration. The architecture will enchant you: all galleries are vaulted, covered with glass ceilings that let in the light and are supported by cast-iron arches that create a vanishing point for the view.

Walking along the Rue des Colonies you reach the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula, built in the Gothic style. The cathedral is the symbol of the city, not only for its beauty, but also because of its historical role in the routes from Flanders to Cologne and from Antwerp to Mons, via Brussels.

And don’t forget to put the European Parliament and the Palace of Justice on your list with things to do in Brussels. We advise you to visit the Poelaert square, which is located opposite of these important buildings from where you can enjoy the best view of Brussels.

Discover Brussels with the best company

Trips with the whole family are unique and irreplaceable experiences, especially when travelling with small children, because how they see the world through their eyes helps us to experience a holiday in a totally different way.

In addition, they would like to try the delicious waffles and fries in Brussels, two essential dishes of the gastronomy of Brussels. If you have long walks through the city, challenge the family to find Manneken Pis and his friends, Jeanneke Pis and Zinneke Pis. Three figures; a boy, a girl and a dog who are urinating.