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At a Glance !
The city of choice for Eurocrats,
Brussels is sumptuous, historic and luxuriously cosy. With artistry
richer than chocolate, architecture as graceful as its cuisine
and diversity frothier than the beer, Brussels is an heirloom
of northern culture at its best.
What makes Brussels special? Seafood
in great restaurants, the smell of hot waffles on a cold winter's
day, cafes and pubs that never close, the cosmopolitan but neighbourly
feel, forests practically on the doorstep, pheasant and truffles
in autumn, comic strips, designer shops...
 When
To Go
Brussels is alluring any time of year.
Most visitors arrive between May and September, when the weather
is at its best. Unfortunately, the lovely temperate beauty of
the place can be undermined by considerable crowds at tourist
sites and a scarcity of accommodations.
If you're considering a weekend visit,
Brussels is a particularly attractive option, as the majority
of the city's top-end hotels drop their rates dramatically from
Friday to Sunday. Don't settle for the first price you're quoted.
From November to March, the weather
is often wretched (right around freezing with plenty of slushy
precipitation), and the number of tourists falls off dramatically.
If you pack the right clothes and keep in mind that the daylight
hours will be short, you can make the most of uncrowded museums
and markets. And there's always a cozy cafe where you can escape
the cold and rain.
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