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With temperatures rising and spring blossoming around us, there’s no better time for a short trip into the countryside near Brussels. The capital’s Green Belt is renowned for its beautiful parks, gardens, and castles, and surprisingly many of them remain undiscovered. Here are some of our highlights and hidden gems worth exploring this season.

Whether you’re struggling to come up with a creative present or simply prefer the idea of sustainable minimalism, giving a shared experience is an increasingly popular option that matches the spirit of the season.

With many of us sticking closer to home for the holidays this year, it’s a fitting time to check out some of the more outstanding overnight accommodations near Brussels. They make for a nice change of pace to spend Christmas or New Year, but also offer comfy getaways for the chilly months to follow. From cosy interiors with antiques and open beams to modern, airy rooms with a waterside view, these options in Flemish Brabant’s green belt are highly recommended.

It’s likely you’ve heard of In De Verzekering Tegen De Grote Dorst, even if you don’t know what it means. The bar is famed as much for its name as for its beer. As for its opening hours … only on Sundays.

In 2019, Belgium recognised the 450th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest painters who ever lived, Pieter Bruegel the Elder. An entire year of exhibitions and special events was devoted to the man who embraced the first post-religious period of painting with vast landscapes featuring hundreds of townspeople – and sometimes a demon or two.