Flemish Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Belfry of Ghent featuring heritage architecture, modern architecture and a city

Popular cities in Flemish Region

La Grand Place showing a square or plaza, street scenes and heritage architecture
Brussels
Known for Business, Tours and Museums
This cosmopolitan capital city is a melting pot of languages, cultures and traditions, and the perfect destination for the discerning gourmand.

Reasons to visit

  • La Grand Place
  • Brussels Christmas Market
  • European Union Parliament Building
Cathedral of Our Lady which includes street scenes, a city and a church or cathedral
Antwerp
Known for Shopping, Historical and Business
The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Antwerp Market Square
  • Green Square
  • Cathedral of Our Lady
Bruges showing a house, a city and cbd
Bruges
Known for Historical, Tours and Chocolate
Medieval architecture, meandering canals and exquisite chocolate and beer: it's no wonder that more than 2 million tourists flock to this Belgian city each year.

Reasons to visit

  • Bruges Market Square
  • Bruges Christmas Market
  • Bruges Belfry
Ghent which includes boating and a city
Ghent
Known for Historical, Tours and Art
Stroll through the charming streets, parks and museums of this Flemish city, famous for its preserved medieval center.

Reasons to visit

  • Gravensteen Castle
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Ghent Town Hall
Leuven
Leuven
Known for Bars, Shopping and Historical

Reasons to visit

  • Leuven Town Hall
  • Arenberg Castle
  • Ladeuze Square
Ostend showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Ostend
Known for Beaches, Sea and Art
Enjoy hours of fun on the beach, sample local beers and dig into military history at this popular seaside location.

Reasons to visit

  • Ostend Beach
  • Maria Hendrika Park