Top 10 Things to do in Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium

November 22, 2017 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium including Grand Place, European Balloon Corporation, Train World, Town Hall (Stadhuis), Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’', Spa Cinq Mondes, St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Groot Begijnhof, Foundation Folon, Brouwerij Het Anker.
Restaurants in Flemish Brabant Province

1. Grand Place

Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000, Belgium 00 32 (0)2 279 43 65
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Grand Place

Considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe, the ornate Grand Place is the center of Brussels, where many historic buildings dating from the 17th century are located.

Reviewed By Nicky A - Somerset, United Kingdom

We came here a few times, once for coffee/beer in a side café, once to find a geocache, and once to get some tourist information. The square is exquisite.
Wheelchair accessibility
It is bumpy, but perfectly doable. I was in my manual chair with husband pushing, and it was fairly hard work. The tourist information is upstairs so I had to wait outside. At the café I sat on the pavement next to my husband on the raised café platform.

2. European Balloon Corporation

Chaussee of La Grande Espinette 20, Rhode-Saint-Genese 1640, Belgium
Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 302 reviews

European Balloon Corporation

Reviewed By DianeBelgium - Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium

My husband and I took a balloon ride with our two teenagers in early November. We left from Enghien, Belgium and were able to see the beautiful fall colors. Benoit, our pilot, was excellent; professional, friendly, funny, knowledgeable, tri-lingual (French, Dutch, English) and most importantly, very experienced. We flew with complete confidence. This is one of those once-in-lifetime experiences and I would definitely recommend this company!

3. Train World

Place Princesse Elisabeth 5 | 1030 Schaarbeek, Schaerbeek, Brussels 1030, Belgium +32 2 224 74 98
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 717 reviews

Train World

Train World is a showcase for the Railways of the past, present and future. We are not just another railway museum; we are more of a train opera. Visit us and spend an unforgettable day in the Train World universe. You will discover the most beautiful and unique pieces from the history of the Belgian Railways. We combine the fascinating story of the train throughout the centuries with a look into the future; a combination that has been deliberately applied in every story. You will find us in the Schaerbeek station, one of Belgium’s oldest and most original station buildings. Together with the new museum complex in the form of a sawtooth shape, this location represents a wonderful symbiosis of old and new in the Art Nouveau heart of Schaerbeek.

Reviewed By Lofty_76 - Manchester

A lot of reviews seem to focus on this being a place for kids, but adults too can be entertained for a good 2 hours. The exhibits are impressive and plentiful, spread over 3 huge halls, from the earliest days of steam right up to the latest Eurostar, Thalys or ICE trains. Thoughtful sections on history such as the living conditions of railway workers or the role of Railways in the holocaust gave gravitas and social context too. Very well laid out and the audioguide was excellent. Highly recommended.

4. Town Hall (Stadhuis)

Great Market Square 9, Leuven, Belgium +32 16 20 30 20
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 984 reviews

Town Hall (Stadhuis)

Reviewed By gcr67 - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

One of my all time favourites. You can spend hours just looking at the myriad figures and ornaments.

5. Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’'

Vlasmarktdreef 4, Halle 1500, Belgium +32 486 18 41 75
Excellent
71%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’'

Reviewed By Jerry T - New York

Absolutely terrific place to jog. There are miles of trails conditioned for walking, jogging or biking. The larger trails have street names but the majority of the trails has no tagging at all, so make sure you plan your way before using the map, it could get confusing, and a wrong turn could add a couple of km to your journey.
Drive to the East entrance, where there is ample parking, at the 8 way ( yes 8 major trails leave from one point), but plan ahead as all the access roads are not always open in the weekend.
Unique is also the separation of horse trails from ten others. You can catch glimpses of gracious horse riders here and there without having to worry you will share the same space with your baby carriage and a giant trotting animal.
If you are coming from the South or West there are other parking areas as well.

6. Spa Cinq Mondes

Chaussee de Bruxelles 135 | Dolce La Hulpe Brussels, La Hulpe 1310, Belgium +32 2 290 99 01
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

Spa Cinq Mondes

Experience a Sensorial Journey® inspired by the ancestral ritual massages practiced in Bali, India, Brazil, Japan and Polynesia in the woodland environment of Dolce La Hulpe Brussels.

Reviewed By pstz2016 - Dormagen, Germany

A spa that I discovered about 7 years ago, and since then I have enjoyed its facilities several times a year, I recommended it to my friends who recommended it to people they know. Not one single point is to be criticized. A place of peace and perfection.

7. St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Onder-den-Toren 12, Mechelen 2800, Belgium +32 15 29 40 30
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 576 reviews

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Reviewed By md1mm - Sheffield, UK

No visitor to Mechelen can miss this iconic building of the large Cathedral with the huge tower. I did not actually climb the tower but the Cathedral is beautiful with some great stained-glass windows and every visitor to Mechelen should pay a visit.

8. Groot Begijnhof

Schapenstraat, Leuven 3000, Belgium
Excellent
61%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 886 reviews

Groot Begijnhof

Reviewed By purple_traveller - Canberra, Australia

After walking here in October, was astounded by how large it was, and how good condition the entire place was in. Would like to come back and investigate further.

9. Foundation Folon

Dreve de la Ramee 6 A | GPS indiquer: 1 DREVE DE LA RAMEE, La Hulpe 1310, Belgium +32 2 653 34 56
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Foundation Folon

Reviewed By Normadroaming - London, United Kingdom

This place is a gem of Brussels suburb.
Without cars, it is bit difficult to reach, however, as long as the weather is good, this is a nice place to walk and enjoy the air, scenery and some arts.
They have a good cafe with Terrace.
Great place fro picnic even for non art lovers.

10. Brouwerij Het Anker

Guido Gezellelaan 49, Mechelen 2800, Belgium +32 15 28 71 41
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 181 reviews

Brouwerij Het Anker

With roots going back to 1471, Het Anker is one of Belgium’s oldest Breweries, a harmonious blend of old and new in an authentic, historic building. At the same time, visitors can discover the maturing stocks of Gouden Carolus Single Malt, Belgium’s only brewery whiskey. You can visit the brewery as a group or on one of the guided tours: a) Groups of minimum 10 and maximum 25 people upon reservation. b) Guided tours, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am; up to 4 persons you do not need to book in advance. Price: €7,20 per person, which includes the guided tour and a tasting of2 Gouden Carolus beers.

Reviewed By Fonzzemst - Zemst

in this family brewery the make one of the best beers in the world, Carolus Classic. For those who love dark beer this is it. Also blonde and amber beers are available. In the bar annex restaurant you can have nice meals acompanied with all the beers they produce in the on-site brewery. I highly recommend this place for lunch and dinner.

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