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Your summer, sorted: 24 of our favourite things to do in Brussels over the holidays

Whether you’ve been in Brussels for 20 years or you’ve only just arrived, let us provide you with inspiration to create a summer to remember. From rooftop bars to treasure hunts, must-see museums to street art tours, there’s something for absolutely everyone.

1. Slow travel

Railway ticket office services cut

From the beginning of August, 49 railway stations across the country will see the opening hours of their ticket counters reduced, rail operator SNCB has confirmed. The impact will be greatest at smaller stations, but there will also be changes at larger sites such as Gent-Sint-Pieters ( pictured...

Hassle-free car-sharing in Brussels with DriveNow

Brussels, a fantastic city in which to work and live. With lots of exciting things to see and do. But to enjoy the city to the fullest, a good understanding of the many – and often complexly organised – means of mobility is key.

One of the still lesser known options is free-floating car sharing. This is a very comfortable and efficient way of sharing cars that eliminates the need to pick up and return a car to one designated location. That’s why we felt it was time to explain to you how it works, and why it will work for you.

Europalia Romania HIT Kanal-Pompidou

Prestigious Europalia arts festival to showcase the culture of Romania from autumn

Europalia Romania opens this autumn with a double celebration. While the jewel of a festival that Belgium hosts every two years turns 50, guest country Romania marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism. The diverse programme reflecting Romania’s tempestuous history was unveiled at Egmont...

City of Brussels admin staff cleared of stealing public money

The City of Brussels is facing a potential claim for "substantial damages" for wrongful dismissal, after a court cleared eight staff of stealing €127,000 of public money. The clerks were dismissed in 2010 when an external audit revealed missing money in several cash registers at the population...

Three places to swim outdoors in Brussels this summer

An experiment into open-air swimming in Brussels will go ahead this summer - but at three locations instead of the six initially planned. Earlier this year, the Brussels region identified half a dozen lakes and ponds where swimming was possible, after carrying out extensive water quality tests...

Cities look to ban e-scooter parking in busiest spots

Brussels and Antwerp are to restrict where users of shared electric scooters can park their vehicles, with a focus on some of the busiest parts of the cities. The vehicles, provided by companies including Lime, Troty and Dott, have become a familiar sight but users frequently leave them in places...

Enjoy summer in Belgium: Download our free guide packed with 135 fun things to do

Made plans for the holidays? Our bumper travel guide is packed with inspiration to create a summer to remember here in Belgium.

We have ideas for all ages with activities around the country – many of them absolutely free.

From rooftop bars to underground treasure hunts, must-see museums to stunning cycle rides, there’s something for absolutely everyone.

And if that wasn’t enough, our extensive summer agenda has all the season’s cultural highlights in one place, including festivals, family events and exhibitions.

Brussels Airport brings in sheep as lawnmowers

Brussels Airport has called upon the help of about 100 sheep to keep its grass trimmed. The sheep can be seen grazing on a grassy mound which acts as an anti-noise barrier by the airport perimeter fence in Steenokkerzeel. "It would be faster to use a lawnmower, but we are opting for a more...

Chaussée d'Alsemberg partially closed until next summer

Part of the Chaussée d'Alsemberg in Uccle will become a one-way street from this week until next summer, due to water repair works. Vivaqua is renovating the sewers on the busy street and had tried, in vain, to access the sewers via underground car parks, without disrupting traffic. Instead, a...

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