Belgien

Top 5 Orte

1. Grand-Place / Grote Markt · Brussels

   Ornate guild houses and the Gothic town hall around Europe's most famous square.

2. Bruges historic centre · Bruges

   Canals, medieval Markt square and the Belfry; stay overnight to avoid day-trip crowds.

3. Ghent old town and Gravensteen · Ghent

   Medieval castle, canalside guild houses and the Ghent Altarpiece in St. Bavo's Cathedral.

4. Atomium · Brussels

   Giant 1958 Expo model of an iron crystal with views from the top sphere.

5. Antwerp Cathedral and Grote Markt · Antwerp

   Rubens paintings in the Cathedral of Our Lady, plus the main square and fashion district.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Züge

  SNCB/NMBS app

  Belgian Railways connects all major cities often (Brussels to Bruges or Ghent in about an hour). Weekend and youth discounts are available; buy in the app before boarding.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  STIB-MIVB

  Brussels metro, trams and buses. Tap a contactless bank card at the validator or use a MOBIB card; singles about 2 EUR.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  De Lijn / TEC

  Regional buses and trams in Flanders (De Lijn app) and Wallonia (TEC).

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber

  Available in Brussels and some other cities, with upfront prices.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Bolt

  Available in Brussels; often cheaper than taxis.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Use official licensed taxis. Airport to central Brussels is about 35-40 EUR. Some drivers overcharge unaware visitors; confirm the fare.

• Bikesharing

  Villo! / Lime / Dott

  Brussels bike share and dockless e-bikes and scooters, paid by app (varies).

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; the local debit system is Bancontact, but Visa and Mastercard work in most places. Carry a little cash for small bakeries, frites stands and markets. Public transport in Brussels accepts contactless bank cards.

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Trinkgeld

Service is included in Belgian bills, so tipping is not customary but is appreciated. People round up or leave a few euros for good service.

Nützliche Sätze

• L'addition, s'il vous plaît. / De rekening, alstublieft. The bill, please (French / Dutch).
• Gardez la monnaie. / Laat maar zitten. Keep the change (French / Dutch).

Umgangsformen

• Language is a sensitive topic: use Dutch greetings in Flanders ('Goedendag') and French in Wallonia ('Bonjour').
• Cities have different names in each language (Mons/Bergen, Liège/Luik, Antwerp/Antwerpen); signs may only show the local one.
• Greet staff when entering shops and restaurants.
• Beer is served in its brand's own glass; sip strong Belgian beers slowly.
• Cover shoulders in churches and keep quiet during services.
• Many shops close on Sundays.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Rue des Bouchers restaurant traps

  Wo: Rue des Bouchers / Beenhouwersstraat near the Grand-Place, Brussels

  So funktioniert’s: Touts pull you in with cheap set menus, then drinks, extras and bread push the bill far higher.

  So vermeidest du es: Check the full menu with prices before sitting down; eat a few streets away.

• Luggage theft on international trains

  Wo: Eurostar, TGV and former Thalys (Eurostar Red) trains at Brussels-Midi

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves board just before departure and grab bags from racks as the doors close.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep valuables with you and watch luggage at stops.

• Distraction pickpocketing

  Wo: Gare du Midi, Gare du Nord, Grand-Place, Schuman area, metro

  So funktioniert’s: One person distracts you (asks a question, spills something) while another steals.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags zipped and in front; be firm with strangers who crowd you.

• Car window smash at traffic lights

  Wo: Brussels roads and junctions

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves on motorbikes break car windows at lights and grab bags from the seat.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags in the boot or footwell, doors locked.

• Unlicensed taxis and overcharging

  Wo: Stations and airport

  So funktioniert’s: Unmarked cars solicit passengers; some licensed drivers overcharge unaware visitors.

  So vermeidest du es: Use official taxis or Uber/Bolt and confirm the price.

Sicherheit

• Theft and pickpocketing are common in crowded areas; watch passports and luggage.
• Brussels hotspots: Gare du Midi/Zuid and Gare du Nord (take care at night), central Brussels, the Schuman EU quarter and public transport at night.
• Drug gang violence (shootings, stabbings) occurs in parts of Brussels and Antwerp; it mostly affects those involved, but avoid areas police have cordoned off.
• Bike and tram lanes are busy in cities; look both ways.
• Pickpockets also work Bruges and Antwerp tourist areas.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Brussels is very English-friendly and most tourism staff speak English well. English is fairly good in Flanders but much less common in Wallonia, where French is needed.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Belgium, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Belgium
• Wikivoyage: Brussels

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