Belgium
Belgium gives us 22 places weighted towards built attractions: 8 amusement parks, 5 museums, 4 zoos and aquariums and 4 playgrounds.
7Destinations
12Family attractions
3Types of day out
Quick facts about Belgium
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguageDutch, French, German
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenVery High (EF EPI #9)
1Top family destinations in Belgium
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Belgium
Tours & tickets in Belgium
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Travel essentials for Belgium
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryCarbonnade flamande
CapitalBrussels
Plug typesEuroplug, Type E
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+32
Daylight8–16 hours of daylight
Population11,825,551
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to Belgium
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type E
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +32
7Belgium with kids – highlights
Why families love Belgium
Brussels carries 7 of the places we cover, with Wavre and Antwerp at 2 each. The country is small enough that most of it is reachable from one base. Comfortable months are may, jun and sep.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelBring cash · English: very
Food to tryCarbonnade flamande
So much to see12 family attractions in 7 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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