How about a weekend away? You don’t have to travel too far for a change of scenery. In just 2 hours by train, you can find yourself in the Belgian capital and take advantage of all its cultural offerings. Here’s everything you need to see and do in Brussels at least once in your life!
Admire the magical world of Pixar
The Mundo Pixar Experience exhibition arrives in Brussels, offering total immersion in the enchanting world of Pixar films. Over 3,000 m², visitors can explore 12 iconic sets and meet 22 beloved characters, from Toy Story to Ratatouille. This exceptional exhibition promises an unforgettable adventure for young and old alike, recreating the most memorable scenes from Pixar’s masterpieces in life-size.
📍 Location: Brussels Expo, Brussels
🗓️ Dates : From March 12, 2025
Photograph the famous Manneken-Pis
This 50 cm tall man urinating while standing is the symbol of the city. Legend has it that a young boy saved Brussels by extinguishing a fire… with his pee. Stolen several times, then replaced by a copy since 1619, you’ll find its female version a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place: Jeanneke Pis.
📍 Location: Rue de l’Étuve, 1000 Brussels
Take a tour of the Grand-Place
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this jewel of Gothic and Baroque architecture is the pride of the city (and the Belgians). Here you’ll find the Town Hall and famous cafés where you can take refuge when the weather’s fickle. What’s more, festive events take place throughout the year: Belgian National Day, the giant Flower Carpet, Beer Weekend… So many reasons to visit!
📍Location: Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
Have fun ayBubble Planet – An immersive bubble experience in Brussels
Bubble Planet transforms Tour & Taxis into a fantasy world filled with bubbles and themed activities. With over 10 immersive rooms, virtual reality and Instagrammable sets, this experience promises timeless moments in a dreamlike setting. Visitors can jump into a ball pool, take photos in incredible settings and immerse themselves in a world of neon and pastels.
📍 Location: Tour & Taxis, Brussels
🗓️ Dates: Starting now
Visit the amazing Atomium
It’s certainly one of the city’s greatest sights! The Atomium represents a mesh of iron crystal. Halfway between sculpture and architecture, it was originally a temporary structure built for the 1958 Universal Exhibition. Every year, some 600,000 visitors flock to see it. No wonder the Atomium is the most visited site in the country!
📍 Location: 1 Pl. de l’Atomium, 1020 Brussels
Enjoy fries at Maison Antoine, a Brussels institution
Since 1948, Maison Antoine has been delighting Belgians and visitors alike with its delicious French fries. They’re so popular that even the Palais Royal approves. The secret to crispy, golden fries? They take two oil baths! Here, we like to dip them in different sauces for even more deliciousness: Andalouse, Ketchup, Mayonnaise… to each his own.
📍Location: 1 place Jourdan 1040 Etterbeek
Visit the Comic Art Museum with your family
Tintin, Spirou et Fantasio, Gaston Lagaff, Blake et Mortimer… There’s bound to be a comic book that has marked your childhood, your adolescence or part of your life. Belgium has a real love affair with comics, and it would be a shame to pass through the capital without visiting its museum dedicated entirely to this singular art form.
📍Location: Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels
Devour the best waffle in Brussels at Maison Dandoy
For almost 200 years, this Brussels biscuit-maker has been making delicious speculoos as well as waffles. Here, we offer you the Brussels version and the Liège version, smaller and sweeter too. Enjoy them with a cup of tea for even more pleasure.
📍Location: Galerie du Roi 2, 1000 Brussels
Stroll through the sublime Galerie du Roi
This sublime gallery is part of the Saint-Hubert Royal Galleries, built in 1847. At 213 meters long, you’ll find boutiques selling clothes and accessories, chocolatiers and ice-cream makers, as well as art galleries. A must-see in the city!
📍Location: Galerie du Roi 5, 1000 Brussel
Admire the city’s street art
Did you know that Brussels is an open-air museum? More than 150 bold, colorful frescoes adorn the capital’s streets. Take a stroll through Boondael, the giants of Anderlecht or the Tanneurs tunnels to discover street art in all its forms.
📍Location: all over the city