Ghent Festivities. Every year the long-established, ten-day cultural event takes over the historic city center of medieval Ghent in Belgium. There is free music on all the central squares and hundreds of vibrant activities, including three international festivals. The Ghent Festivities treat visitors to 10 days of continuous free feasts on several squares in the historic centre of the city. More on Benelux »

Mini Europe is a fun, family attraction where the most famous monuments in Europe are scaled down to miniatures. Every Saturday from July 19 - August 16th, Mini Europe in Brussels opens its doors to visitors in the evenings for a magical light show. More on Benelux »

Moi, Veronique. Branquinho toute nue - 12 March until 17 August, MoMu Fashion Museum Province of Antwerp. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of her fashion label, Veronique Branquinho offers a glimpse into her ambiguous world during this first retrospective. More on Benelux »

24rd FESTIVAL VERDUR’ROCK - Verdur Rock is the oldest festival of Wallonia. This international festival for contemporary music is free of charge and takes place in the magnificent setting of the nature theatre of the citadel of Namur. A modern and an ecclectic programme in a nice setting and a great atmosphere. More on Benelux »

The Hague is the home to the Dutch Queen and the seat of the Dutch Government. Internationally recognized as the world’s capital of international Justice and diplomacy. After New York and Geneva, The Hague is the third UN city in the world. The Hague is also the meeting point of the international haute volée. More on Benelux »

Mechelen is one of the most richly historic towns and a very easy, very rewarding and exciting stop, only 20 minutes from either Brussels or Antwerp. If you travel by train from Antwerp to Brussels or the other way around, a stop in Mechelen will not cost you anything extra and you can enjoy a new Belgian city on your way. More on Benelux »

A real student city, Leuven hosts the biggest Belgian Catholic University. The famous university “Alma Mater” exists in Leuven since in 1425. Erasmus founded the Three Language College where Hebrew, Latin and Greek was taught and which served as model for the College de France in Paris. Justus Lipsius, Mercator, Vesalius were all famous scholars in Leuven. More on Benelux »

One of the three main cities of the Belgian Ardennes, Tournai is a place with a very recognizable landmark — the Cathedral, which is certainly the main destination for any visit to Tournai today. The grand Cathedral of Notre Dame, a five-towered Romanesque and early Gothic masterpiece was built during the 12th and 13th centuries.  More on Benelux »

So, what about Belgium? …People understand Europe the way they’ve been introduced to it - The usual tourist Mecca’s, the attractions on a thousand postcards. Then they remember Belgium, the little country, they passed through a few days ago. It seems beautiful, it’s practically next-door to Paris, London and Amsterdam, and they have 24 hours to explore it before heading home. Two hours later, they are crazy about Belgium! More on Benelux »