Visiting Belgium
Guides for tourists in Belgium
Small country but incredibly rich in heritage: 4 regional capitals, 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 2,000 locally brewed beers, and some of Europe's biggest festivals. Optimise your stay with these practical guides.
Tax-free shopping
Recover VAT in Belgium: conditions (non-EU resident, purchase ≥ €125), customs procedure at the airport (PABLO), Global Blue / Planet counters, refund calculator.
Customs procedure · Airports · CalculatorOpen
Tourist passes
Brussels Card, Brugge City Card, Antwerp City Card, Gent CityCard. NMBS passes (Standard Multi, Senior, Weekend). MOBIB for urban transport. Price/value comparison.
4 city cards · 5 NMBS passes · MOBIBOpen
2026 festivals
Major events calendar: Tomorrowland, Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Binche Carnival (UNESCO), Mons Doudou, Grand-Place Flower Carpet, Christmas Markets.
16 events · Every month · Tradition + musicOpen