Art Nouveau · neighbourhoods · the European capital
Plan Brussels beyond the postcard: walk its historic streets, discover Art Nouveau, choose the right neighbourhood and travel across the city with confidence.
Brussels Compass
Things to doThe places that tell the city's story: art, architecture, museums and memorable walks.↗02
EventsSeasonal highlights and reasons to explore the city at a different time of year.↗03
Where to stayChoose an area that works for your plans, rather than booking by price alone.↗04
Eat & drinkA first taste of the city, from everyday favourites to places worth slowing down for.↗05ItinerariesRealistic routes with room for a coffee, a museum and an unexpected detour.↗06
Plan your tripTrains, parking, city passes and practical decisions made simpler.↗Brussels Compass / Editor's selection
Jonathan Ricci / UnsplashA walkable one-day Brussels itinerary from Grand-Place to Mont des Arts and the Sablon, with a realistic museum choice and Art Nouveau detour.
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Jeffrey Zhang / UnsplashExplore Brussels' Art Nouveau beyond its famous postcards, with Horta, Saint-Gilles, Ixelles and a sensible architecture walk.
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Mathilde Pée / UnsplashChoose the best Brussels museums for your interests, from Magritte and comics to Art Nouveau, with location advice and practical ticket checks.
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Jeffrey Zhang / UnsplashDiscover Brussels' open-air comic strip trail, from Tintin and the Smurfs to the city's changing neighbourhoods and comic heritage.
Read the guide ↗Paolo Margari / UnsplashExplore Brussels Winter Wonders 2026–27: dates, opening hours, Christmas market squares, Grand-Place lights, family attractions and transport.
Read the guide ↗Najib Samatar / UnsplashTaste Brussels through its brasseries, shrimp croquettes, stoemp and neighbourhood cafés, with thoughtfully chosen places to start.
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