Discover Flanders

Welcome to Belgium, welcome to Flanders!

Flanders is one of the three federated regions of Belgium. Belgium is a small country but people from all around the world want to explore Belgium because it has a lot to offer. Belgium is not only well known for its beer, chocolate, French fries, waffles and speculoos but also for its charming cities and various big summer festivals like Tomorrowland.
Belgium has it all: rich history, culture, fine food, nice atmosphere and beautiful cities.

Visit Antwerp, north of Flanders

Belgium’s second largest is Antwerp. This charming city is often referred to as the capital of cool. Antwerp is well known for its fashion and diamond industry.
Besides the fashion and diamonds, Antwerp has much more to offer. It retains an intriguing medieval heart with plenty of café-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral.
Antwerp is also the perfect destination for food lovers. The city offers a variety of different tastes and settings. You can enjoy famous “French fries” or indulge yourself with an excellent menu in one of the various top restaurants. When staying in Antwerp, don’t miss a refreshing “bolleke” (Belgium Beer) and have some artisanal Belgian Chocolate to take home.

Antwerp is the perfect destination for a city break because of its truly vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its startling architectural and cultural contrasts.
Some ideas to discover in Antwerp:
• Central Station
• Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral
• Red Star Line Museum
• Grote Markt
• Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)
• Plantin-Moretus Museum
• De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery
• Town Hall (Stadhuis)
• Carolus Borromeus Church
• Fashion Museum
• Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin)
• Sint Annatunnel
• Meir, Huidevetterstraat, Schuttershofstraat, Steenhouwersvest, … (Shopping)
• Brabo
• Groenplaats
• Eilandje (small port with nice restaurants and bars)
• Vlaeykensgang
• Antwerp’s Port
• Steen Castle
www.visitantwerpen.be

Other inspiring cities:

Ghent

Ghent is a historic city, yet at the same time a contemporary one. Ghent is seen as the best kept secret and has much to offer. Tourists can enjoy the authentic beguinage, traffic-free streets of the city centre and discover the medieval city center. Furthermore, Ghent has a variety of cafes to discover and beautiful waterways running through the city.
Ghent is easily reachable by train out of Antwerp.
www.visitgent.be

Bruges

Bruges is the main attraction of West Flanders. When staying in Belgium, you should plan a visit to Bruges and walk through the tangled streets, enjoy a boat trip on the narrow canals, cross handsome squares and enjoy the charming old gabled houses. Bruges is often referred to as the “Venise of the Nord” because of the romantic atmosphere and the pretty canals.
There is also a variety of restaurants spread over the city. They are ranging from taverns offering a quick snack to stylish establishments serving multicourse Flemish or international (mostly French) delicacies.
www.visitbruges.be