{"id":1848,"date":"2020-07-18T11:47:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T10:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/?p=1848"},"modified":"2023-02-15T13:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T13:48:22","slug":"interrailing-in-belgium-the-top-5-places-to-interrail-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/interrailing-in-belgium-the-top-5-places-to-interrail-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Interrailing in Belgium: the top 5 places to Interrail in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Belgium is one of the most incredible countries in Europe \u2013 and yet people are still yet to discover its beauty. Just under 2 hours from London on the train, it\u2019s a hub of awe-inspiring renaissance architecture, delicious restaurants and a myriad of fascinating landmarks.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-3704891653\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>If you\u2019re thinking about interrailing in Belgium, it\u2019s good to know which places are worth visiting whilst you\u2019re there. And although Belgium has an abundance of cities, villages and towns dotted around it, there are 5, in particular, that stand out amongst the crowd. <\/p><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) Brussels<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/7ivfY3KHQ0nBWjARDZsy86MSWl8ld_8n8TGTPO-bvGUggbFoqVbsIpqbi3Pr-In2Hxj5UV58SY6GYWAr6cUF5BxZ7nFo3cd2wpGsUZhXScojiGQyrsDoj9WgpVli9zQAg3yeRe75\" alt=\"interrailing in Belgium - Brussles should be your first stop!\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@tsomme?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Thomas Somme<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/brussels?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Kicking off the list is the incredible city of Brussels. The capital of Belgium, this breath-taking city is full to the brim with museums, palaces and marketplaces. Visited by millions of tourists every year, it\u2019s the ultimate start to your interrailing trip.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-855814267\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>Taking just over 2 hours on the train from London, it\u2019s easy to get to \u2013 giving you plenty of time to explore. And once you step off of the train, you\u2019ll be in awe. The most popular landmarks in the city to visit are the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brussels.be\/grand-place-brussels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Palace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minieurope.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Europe<\/a> and the Parc du Cinquantenaire.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Brussels has a plethora of enchanting restaurants and cafes to choose from, including the likes of the stylish <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lechoudebruxelles.be\/en\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Chou de Bruxelles<\/a> to the cosy and stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d8027533-Reviews-Lyly_s_Fondue-Brussels.htmlhttps:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d8027533-Reviews-Lyly_s_Fondue-Brussels.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyly\u2019s Fondue<\/a>. For accommodation, you can choose from a handful of hotels and hostels, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nh-hotels.com\/hotel\/nh-brussels-grand-place-arenberg\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg<\/a> to the more budget-friendly option of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesaubergesdejeunesse.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostel Generation Europe<\/a>. <\/p><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Ghent <\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2tMVXbmnt1OafdJ6lNp8vaAPFPoM7Imi59huAhNTzL-XzUDwNvx9cQ6109HPhnDULIH02Bu24PJPWjaOfcDNy6JIqp7B8qx5OXttIp6-Vte2-DdCnfVjeDHUIU1RrUyFOjDnLjBW\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jonatanmoerman?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jonatan Moerman<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/ghent?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplas<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One of the most picturesque cities in Belgium, Ghent is often forgotten about as a destination due to it being overshadowed by other places throughout the country. But it shouldn&#8217;t be! It\u2019s an incredible city that\u2019s rich in history.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Only 30 minutes from Brussels on the train, there is so much to see in Ghent \u2013 from the 10th-Century castle Gravensteen to the Het Belfort van Gent and Saint Bavo\u2019s Cathedral, there\u2019s plenty of sightseeing to be done during your interrailing adventure.&nbsp;<\/p><p>After a long day of being a tourist, you can head to one of Ghent\u2019s beautiful restaurants, from the magical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pakhuis.be\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pakhuis<\/a> to the delicious Mexican restaurant &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosquitocoast.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mosquito Coast<\/a>. When it comes to rest your head, there is surprisingly a wide selection of luxurious hotels without a big price tag attached to them \u2013 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heirloom.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The House of Edward<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/gnemc-ghent-marriott-hotel\/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghent Marriott Hotel<\/a>. <\/p><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Bruges<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/3WVy_sdkrCT00wykJU79bxb_wQwuKOohFR_nECUgpA4BT4fKgdv6MMXO5zhQ6Q3LQA7De5ldOt3r6NHVE-a_4ePxFHxc6-BWKmLaba4GVn7eobVcmg0SQkzurKhiz3h_8wsc28Dc\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dsvi?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dan Visan<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/bruges?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If you\u2019re looking for charm in abundance, then <a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/interrail-start-and-finish-locations\/\">Bruges<\/a> is the city for you. Deserving of its place on the top five list of places to interrail in, it\u2019s only 25 minutes on the train from Ghent. Beloved due to its canals, medieval buildings and love for beer, it\u2019s got something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Although it\u2019s typically a popular destination around Christmas because of its <a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/going-interrailing-this-winter-here-are-the-8-best-cities-in-europe-for-christmas-markets\/\">magical market<\/a>, it\u2019s a wonderful place to visit throughout the year. Spend your time there walking along the cobbled streets, taking in views from the Belfry of Bruges, wandering around the Lake of Love or enjoying a fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beerwalk.be\/en\/bruges\/tour\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWFZcA0TyANateSQzVEOUMlKnGtBOcM5OgF7knUOG81wlWKAwT6WYShoCnLgQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beer tour<\/a>.<\/p><p>Due to its popularity, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Although two that stand out in particular are the quaint <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lepetitpatron.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Petit Patron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bistrozwarthuis.be\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bistro Zwart Huis<\/a>. Accommodation-wise, there is a wide variety of Airbnbs, hotels and rustic B&amp;Bs to choose from, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelgoezeput.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De Goezeput Hotel<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huiskoning.be\/welcome-to-huis-koning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huis Koning<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Dinant<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/baBniFmDxGHvFSnb8UYqjek1g9A5k8S7gwdujNesGAlHJGoM7hhL8bM_hqZrMjTHoLQ8wC2FY61YjoAV7bkrsNILs0ZnBjBN4jfDenlTOkfU6n8yAze4C-EHRPZZFpS9vqzGiZ76\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cosminserban?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cosmin Serban<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dinant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Situated in the Walloon Region, Dinant\u2019s beauty is simply extraordinary. Although it\u2019s quite far from Bruges, taking 8 hours on the train, it\u2019s well worth a visit during your interrailing trip in Belgium. Set on the Meuse River, this captivating city has to be seen to be believed.<\/p><p>As Dinant is away from the hustle and bustle, you can spend your visit there, kayaking down the River Lesse, exploring the Notre Dame de Dinant, or heading out for a winery tour for the day at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.en.chateaubonbaron.com\/welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chateau Bon Baron<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Spread across the city, there are a handful of restaurants that are definitely worth a visit when you\u2019re there &#8211; including the stylish yet cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labroche.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Broche <\/a>and the modern <a href=\"http:\/\/www.letrois.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Trois<\/a>. For accommodation, there is a selection to choose from, including the affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chambres-hotes.fr\/chambres-hotes_panama-selva_dinant_h2480455.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chambres hotel <\/a>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cote-sax-tea-room.business.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Sax Tea Room and Breakfast<\/a>.<\/p><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) Antwerp<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/u-TiAuIxIgE3PzzRkOQze72CzCfCa91cIc53kQ0RoahMfBpujemjnLcyOBBOAl_uQytXbVGo5DroLKnH7Is0Pnp06vXGvvoSIG0G0YxYH9bA89CiOWemz9hn4KoG_GAxDILiUrjZ\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@namzo?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ernest Ojeh<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/antwerp?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Just over two hours from Dinant is the alluring city of Antwerp. While it\u2019s quite a modern city compared to others on this list, it has a unique combination of history and modern architecture. Renowned for creating a large portion of the world\u2019s diamonds, its rich culture and delicious food, Antwerp is a must-see for anyone that\u2019s interrailing through Belgium.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Set on the River Scheldt, there are numerous attractions to visit there from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zooantwerpen.be\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antwerp Zoo<\/a> to The Rubens House. When you\u2019re looking for a bite to eat, head out to <a href=\"http:\/\/fishagogo.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish A\u2019 Go Go<\/a> for a tantalising fish meal or the extraordinary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sombat.be\/sombat_thai_cuisine\/HOME_DINING.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sombat Thai Cuisine<\/a>. For accommodation, you can select from wallet-friendly options like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotelindigo\/hotels\/gb\/en\/antwerp\/anraw\/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IN-_-BE-_-ANRAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Indigo Antwerp<\/a> or the more luxurious Hotel Rubens.<\/p><p> <\/p><p><br><\/p><div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-3262752934\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Belgium is one of the most incredible countries in Europe \u2013 and yet people are still yet to discover its beauty. Just under 2 hours from London on the train, it\u2019s a hub of awe-inspiring renaissance architecture, delicious restaurants and a myriad of fascinating landmarks.&nbsp; If you\u2019re thinking about interrailing in Belgium, it\u2019s good to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":1948,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[152,17,120,22,151,150],"class_list":["post-1848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interrail-country-region-guides","tag-antwerp","tag-interrail-belgium","tag-bruges","tag-interrail-brussels","tag-dinant","tag-ghent"],"cc_featured_image_caption":{"caption_text":"","source_text":"Photo by Olivier Depaep on Unsplash","source_url":"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@olivierdepaep?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/olivier-depaep-0clJTXtgsIY-unsplash.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1848\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}