Flemish Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with historic buildings, a bridge, and a boat.
A historic tower with a spire, a modern building with a wooden facade, and a cobblestone square with outdoor seating.
A cityscape with historic buildings and two prominent towers.
A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a bridge at dusk.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings, a prominent church spire, and lush green trees.

Popular cities in Flemish Region

A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a crowd of people.
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
  • Atomium
  • Brussels Christmas Market
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A canal with boats, a church spire, and historic buildings at twilight.
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
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A historic European city square with a prominent cathedral, cafes, and pedestrians.
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

  • Tomorrowland
  • Antwerp Market Square
  • Antwerp Zoo
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A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a bridge.
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
  • Ghent Town Hall
  • Ghent University
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A large red-brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
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
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A paved road flanked by tall pine trees and underbrush.
Laakdal
Head to Averbode Abbey and Tongerlo Abbey—just two of the sights around Laakdal.
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A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a large open square in front.

La Grand Place

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A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
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