How to Time Your Trip to Brussels
Enjoy a wide variety of the arts during the springtime in Brussels., Participate in floral festivals, specialty shopping, and medieval dress-up during Brussels' summers., Relax during fall events in Brussels, including September's popular Belgian...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Enjoy a wide variety of the arts during the springtime in Brussels.
In March, attend the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film, April brings Art Brussels, a celebration of European modern art, and in May, appreciate music at the Brussels Jazz Marathon Weekend.
Also in May, the Iris Day Festival celebrates Belgium's national flower with street performances and other activities. -
Step 2: Participate in floral festivals
June brings Opera at the Grand Place Ancient Art Fair featuring antique dealers selling art, furniture, and collectibles.
In July, enjoy the Ommegang Royal Pageant where performers and spectators don medieval costumes.
Every even-numbered year in August, the grounds of the Grand Place are filled with flowers which make a fantastic floral display referred to as Flower Carpet. ,, Although weather during the winter months can be somewhat dreary and gray, the city is less crowded and there is still much to see indoors while visiting museums, shops, and other attractions.
There are plenty of other exciting festivals during the year as well. , Late spring and early fall are less expensive and less crowded than June and July.
Travelers can expect to find many bargains offered in August, a month in which many other European destinations raise their prices.
Since many of the political and business workers based in Brussels return to their home countries on weekends and in August, you can enjoy special bargains during these times.
Unlike many other cities, weekends in Brussels are often cheaper than weekdays with many hotels offering reduced rates and weekend packages. , The warmest months tend to be July and August.
Join in one or both of the annual runs held in Brussels.
The spring run is 20 kilometers (12 mi) while a full marathon (42km) takes place in the fall. -
Step 3: specialty shopping
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Step 4: and medieval dress-up during Brussels' summers.
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Step 5: Relax during fall events in Brussels
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Step 6: including September's popular Belgian Beer Weekend and the Eureka Fair
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Step 7: held in November
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Step 8: where the latest innovations and inventions are featured.
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Step 9: Consider planning a trip to Brussels at Christmas time when the Grand Place
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Step 10: one of the more popular attractions in Brussels
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Step 11: becomes the site of a spectacular Christmas market.
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Step 12: Time your trip to Brussels to coincide with discounts on hotels and sightseeing activities.
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Step 13: Expect the optimum travel weather between May and September when the temperature is between 70 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 26 degrees Celsius).
Detailed Guide
In March, attend the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film, April brings Art Brussels, a celebration of European modern art, and in May, appreciate music at the Brussels Jazz Marathon Weekend.
Also in May, the Iris Day Festival celebrates Belgium's national flower with street performances and other activities.
June brings Opera at the Grand Place Ancient Art Fair featuring antique dealers selling art, furniture, and collectibles.
In July, enjoy the Ommegang Royal Pageant where performers and spectators don medieval costumes.
Every even-numbered year in August, the grounds of the Grand Place are filled with flowers which make a fantastic floral display referred to as Flower Carpet. ,, Although weather during the winter months can be somewhat dreary and gray, the city is less crowded and there is still much to see indoors while visiting museums, shops, and other attractions.
There are plenty of other exciting festivals during the year as well. , Late spring and early fall are less expensive and less crowded than June and July.
Travelers can expect to find many bargains offered in August, a month in which many other European destinations raise their prices.
Since many of the political and business workers based in Brussels return to their home countries on weekends and in August, you can enjoy special bargains during these times.
Unlike many other cities, weekends in Brussels are often cheaper than weekdays with many hotels offering reduced rates and weekend packages. , The warmest months tend to be July and August.
Join in one or both of the annual runs held in Brussels.
The spring run is 20 kilometers (12 mi) while a full marathon (42km) takes place in the fall.
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