Brussels, Bruges, and other Belgian cities have fun Christmas markets (Kerstmarkten) and winter festivals that are open throughout Advent, Christmas Day and into the New Year. Brussels, Bruges, Antwerpen, and Ghent have some of the largest and best Christmas markets (Kerstmarkten) in Belgium. Especially the Pleasures of Winter in Brussels and the Snow and Ice Sculptures … [Read more...]
Cheap Travel by Bus between Brussels and Paris
Flixbus (Megabus), Eurolines, and Ouibus offer cheap intercity bus travel and the best deals for coach transportation between Paris and Brussels (Bruxelles). Buses may not be the fastest or most comfortable way to travel between Paris and Brussels but they are often by far the cheapest transportation between the capitals of France and Belgium. Flixbus (Megabus), Ouibus … [Read more...]
Transportation to Antwerp from Brussels Airports
Trains and buses provide fast and cheap transportation to Antwerpen from Brussels National (BRU) and Brussels-South Charleroi (CRL) airports in Belgium. Getting to Antwerp in Belgium from airports in Brussels is easy and fairly cheap on public transportation. Brussels National Airport (BRU) is by far the larger and easier to reach on trains or buses with traveling time on … [Read more...]
By IC Bus from Düsseldorf to Lille via Antwerpen and Ghent
The IC Bus operated by German Railways / Deutsche Bahn provides fast and cheap transportation between Düsseldorf and Lille (via Ghent and Antwerpen). The IC Bus, the so-called little brother of German Railways trains, is very price competitive with the regular Deutsche Bahn and TGV Thalys trains on the Düsseldorf to Lille route and hardly slower than using trains that … [Read more...]
By IC Bus from Düsseldorf to Antwerp, Eindhoven, Roermond and London
Cheap luxury intercity IC buses operated by German Railways / Deutsche Bahn connect Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof with Antwerp, Eindhoven, Roermond, and on some weekends, London. The IC Bus offers a faster, cheaper and more convenient alternative than the train. The IC Bus runs four times per day with savings tickets between Düsseldorf and Eindhoven or Eindhoven and Antwerpen as … [Read more...]
Public Transportation to South Brussels Charleroi Airport CRL in Belgium
Trains, buses, and shuttles make getting to South Brussels Charleroi Airport in Belgium easy for cheap low-cost airline flights on Ryanair, Whizzair and charter airlines.. South Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL) in Belgium is used by low-cost airlines and should not be confused with Brussels Airport (BRU). Although 50 km to the south of Brussels, public transportation is … [Read more...]
Transportation to Waterloo Battlefield Sites
Getting to Waterloo and battlefield sights in Belgium is easy by car, train and bus (W or 365) for day trips from Brussels and Charleroi. The battlefield of Waterloo is a popular day-trip destination from Brussels and Charleroi. Transportation options include driving (plenty of parking), the train or the bus. Bus W and 365 offer direct connections from Brussels South … [Read more...]
Visit the Antwerp Cathedral with Rubens Paintings
Antwerpen Kathedraal is largest Gothic church in the Netherlands but four Rubens altar paintings and other art are often the main draw. The Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) in Antwerp is the largest Gothic building in the Dutch-speaking world. Its single belfry is the tallest church tower in Belgium and on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. While … [Read more...]
By IC Bus from Düsseldorf to Brussels and Roermond
This routing has change! IC Buses are now available from Düsseldorf on the following routings: By IC Bus from Düsseldorf to Antwerp, Eindhoven, Roermond and LondonBy IC Bus from Düsseldorf to Lille via Ghent and AntwerpIC Bus from Düsseldorf to Liege / Luik / Lüttich Flixbus offers alternative buses from Düsseldorf to Brussels or see train timetables on Deutsche … [Read more...]
New Stars in the 2015 Michelin Belgium and Luxembourg Red Guide
Michelin awarded 137 top gourmet restaurants with stars (11 new) in the 2015 Michelin België / Belgique / Luxembourg Hotels and Restaurants red guide. Belgium now has 3 Michelin three-star restaurants, 17 with two stars and 107 with one Michelin star. Luxembourg has a remarkable 10 Michelin one-star restaurants. Bib Gourmand restaurants increased by 34 to 159 – 10 of these in … [Read more...]
Visit Battle of Waterloo Sights near Brussels
The Battlefield of Waterloo (1815) sites with Wellington and Napoleon museums make an interesting day-trip from Brussels in Belgium. The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815 near Brussels in Belgium, was one of the largest battles ever in Europe prior to the carnage of the twentieth century. Napoleon Bonaparte famously lost here against the allied armies led by … [Read more...]
Visit the Battlefield of Waterloo in Belgium
The Lion’s Mound and panoramic painting of the Battle of Waterloo (1815) are the main sights to see on a day-trip to the battlefield (Champ de Bataille) from Brussels. The main sights to see at the site of the Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815) near Brussels in Belgium are the Lion’s Mound, a huge panoramic painting, and a visitors’ center with extracts from movies. … [Read more...]