The staff at most tourist offices speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more and always worth asking if help is needed.

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor as they generally have information, brochures and flyers on local fairs, markets, concerts and other events.

To find listings of all local tourist offices in Brussels:

• See The AngloFILE for Tourist Offices & Information
• See the official Belgian Tourist website

Regional Tourist Offices

• Bureau D'Information Touristique Bruxelles International
  At: Hotel de Ville, Grand-Place, 1000 Brussels
  Tel: 02 513 89 40
  Fax: 02 513 83 20
  e-mail
  Website
• Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles
  At: Rue Saint-Bernard 30, 1060 Saint-Gilles
  Tel: 02 504 02 00
  Fax: 02 513 69 50
  e-mail
  Website

Brussels Airport Contacts

To find out about the airports serving the Brussels region, flight information, access and lost luggage:

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation page for Brussels Airport Contacts

To find out about airlines flying to the region:

• See The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where to Stay

From the luxury five-star hotels to self-catering holiday accommodation, there are various types of accommodation available in Brussels.

• Find out more from the AngloINFO INFOrmation page on Holiday Accommodation in Brussels
• See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation

Days out in Brussels

There is a variety of places to visit.

• For information see The AngloFILE for Days Out: Trips & Tours

Brussels for Children

There are a number of activities for children in the Brussels area.

• For information see The AngloFILE for Children: Days Out for Kids

Main Tourist Attractions

Grand Place/Grote Markt

The Grand Place/Grote Markt is one of Belgium’s landmarks and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It joined the Unesco World Heritage List in 1998. The square was built as a merchants’ market in the 13th century. It is now the hub of the city and is an ideal meeting place with many terrace cafés. It is also the venue for concerts and events throughout the year. In the summer there is a daily flower market. 

• Information on the history of Grand Place can be found on Wikipedia: Click here

The Town Hall is the centre piece of the Grand Place. Its beautiful facade features the well-known crooked spire which is 315 feet high and is topped by a figure of St-Michael. Guided tours are available in English. 

The Royal Palace

The official residence of the Belgian king overlooks Brussels Park. The Belgian flag flies indicating when the king is in the country. Tours are possible during the summer months and visitors have access to the Throne Room and the Small White Room which houses many 19th century royal portraits.

• Royal Palace website

Mannekin Pis

The statue of the young boy urinating into a fountain on the corner of rue de L’Etuve and Stroofstraat has been a symbol of Brussels since 1619. It has become a tradition for visiting heads of state to donate miniature versions of their national costume for the little naked boy. 

• For more information on Belgium’s national treasure: Click here 

Galleries St-Hubert

This traditional shopping arcade built in 1847 was recently renovated. The glass roofed arcade in the centre of Brussels is lined with cafes, theatres and luxury shops and has the distinction of being the first shopping arcade in Europe. 

European Union Building

The infrastructure of the EU headquarters is divided into three big institutions: the European council, the European Commission and the European parliament. Audio guided visits are available and visitors may attend a parliamentary sitting. 

• For more information and details on visits to the site: Click here 

Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art

The centre is home to the works of over 600 artists, including Tintin's creator, George Rémi (otherwise known as Hergé), Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs, Willy and Wanda's creator Willoy Vandersteen and Jean Roba, creator of Ballie and Billie. The comic strip art is housed in the Waucquez Warehouses, a building designed by the famous Art Nouveau architect, Victor Horta.  

• At: Rue des Sables 20 / Zandstraat, 1000 Brussels
  Tel: 02 219 19 80
  Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:00

Further Information

• Offical Belgian Tourist Office
• AngloINFO INFOrmation page on Holiday Accommodation Options in Belgium

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