Interrailing in Belgium: where to go and what to see
Discover the beauty of Belgium while interrailing around Europe. Uncover hidden gems, top activities, and the coolest bars in 5 must-visit cities. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!
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Discover the beauty of Belgium while interrailing around Europe. Uncover hidden gems, top activities, and the coolest bars in 5 must-visit cities. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!
Booking an interrail trip is so exciting. But it’s arguably made more exciting when you know you’re starting it off on the Eurostar. There’s something so exhilarating about turning up to London St Pancras and knowing you’re about to board a train and head off to a new destination. Whether it’s Lille, Paris or another…
So you’ve got 48 hours to spend in Brussels. A historic hub and the capital of Belgium, there won’t be a moment where you’re bored. Known for its fabulous cuisine and architectural landmarks, Brussels is the ultimate European destination. Want to delve into delicious waffles? Or perhaps you want to admire an artistic masterpiece at…
Looking for a historic and beautiful European getaway? Then Bruges might be just the destination for you. Situated in northwest Belgium, this picturesque gem is a popular place to visit for tourists and inter railers throughout the seasons. Similar to Amsterdam, Bruges is set on canals, with quaint cobbled streets, and features a bustling market…
Belgium is one of the most incredible countries in Europe – and yet people are still yet to discover its beauty. Just under 2 hours from London on the train, it’s a hub of awe-inspiring renaissance architecture, delicious restaurants and a myriad of fascinating landmarks. If you’re thinking about interrailing in Belgium, it’s good to…
If you’re planning on interrailing, you might be unsure as to where to start or finish your trip. An important decision to make, it can often be difficult to choose the perfect route. There are so many factors that you’ll want to consider when planning your route – from deciding on which countries you want…
You can go through decades wondering where your life is taking you, and then one day, it can dawn on you. The thing that’s been missing from your existence is a cheese-fuelled train journey across Europe, sampling the most celebrated cheeses the continent has to offer. Okay, that might be a little over the top,…
To anyone out there thinking about going interrailing at some point, my advice is stop thinking and go and do it. Interrailing was by far the best experience I have ever had and the best summer I have ever had. In my experience there are two main ways you can Interrail, they are the plan…
People love making videos of their Interrail trips, and we love watching those videos! There are lots out there and some of them are truly amazing, so we thought we’d share some of our favourites. We’ve also created trip templates for the routes in each video, so if you are particularly inspired by one of…
Christmas season is already upon us! If you’re interrailing this winter (winterrailing…) then you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding Christmas markets to sink some mulled wine, pick up some Bratwurst and buy all sorts of edible treats. Europe boasts some of the best festive markets in the world, thanks largely to…
Using information from the routes created with our free Interrail planning tool, we’ve published a short report detailing some interesting Interrail insights, including a definitive list of the most popular destinations! Underneath, you will see a heatmap of where Interrailers tend to go in Europe, which was created from the same data. Interrail Plan Insights…
Experienced Interrailer James Jackman has put together a route of lesser known cities for those who want to avoid the mainstream. Not every interrail journey has to race through Europe’s capitals and famous landmarks. Think about it, where are the majority of tourists heading? Often, by visiting the smaller cities you can get a better…
James Jackman takes us through the perks of the idiosyncratic Benelux pass. In case you weren’t aware, Interrail offers passes for single countries, along with their well-known global pass. While most of these single country passes stay true to the name (Germany pass, Italy pass, etc), there’s one that breaks the mould – the Benelux…
Everyone is aware of the mainstream sporting events and tournaments going on in Europe but there are many sports that people aren’t so familiar with and many can be seen while interrailing. Here is a list of some of our favourite European sports events… Calcio Storico The Calcio Storico or ‘historic football’ originates from the…