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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Belgium & Luxembourg.Discover Belgium & Luxembourg's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from swooning at the fabulous canal scenes in Bruges, to exploring the brooding stone beast of a medieval castle at Bouillon, and taking one of the most amusing brewery tours imaginable at De Koninck in Antwerp.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Belgium & Luxembourg effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Bruges & BrusselsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the EU Quarter to Atomium & the HeyselEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Belgian & Luxembourgish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Brussels; Ghent, Bruges & Northwest Belgium; Antwerp & Northeast Belgium; Wallonia; Luxembourg  Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Bruges and Brussels is your guide to the cities' best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Visit romantic canals in Bruges, explore buzzing streets in Brussels and sample the world's best beer; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Bruges and Brussels and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Bruges and Brussels:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Bruges and Brussels map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Burg, Markt, Groeningemuseum, Royal Quarter Museums, Grand Place, Ilot Sacre, Parc du Cinquantenaire, EU Quarter, the Marolles, Ste-Catherine, Musee Horta and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Bruges and Brussels, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Bruges and Brussels with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the cities. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Belgium and Luxembourg guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Belgium & Luxembourg. Discover Belgium & Luxembourg's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from swooning at the fabulous canal scenes in Bruges, to exploring the brooding stone beast of a medieval castle at Bouillon, and taking one of the most amusing brewery tours imaginable at De Koninck in Antwerp. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Belgium & Luxembourg effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Bruges & Brussels Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the EU Quarter to Atomium & the Heysel Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Belgian & Luxembourgish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: Brussels; Ghent, Bruges & Northwest Belgium; Antwerp & Northeast Belgium; Wallonia; Luxembourg eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in on maps and images Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg.

Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels is your guide to the cities'' best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Visit romantic canals in Bruges, explore buzzing streets in Brussels and sample the world''s best beer; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Bruges and Brussels and make the most of your trip!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels:

Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Bruges and Brussels map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Burg, Markt, Groeningemuseum, Royal Quarter Museums, Grand Place, Ilot Sacre, Parc du Cinquantenaire, EU Quarter, the Marolles, Ste-Catherine, Musee Horta and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Bruges and Brussels with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the cities.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Belgium and Luxembourg guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Belgium & Luxembourg.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from strolling around the Grande Place in Brussels to climbing the belfry in Bruges, and taking a fun-fueled brewery tour at De Koninck in Antwerp.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Belgium & Luxembourg travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Belgium & Luxembourg and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including the EU Quarter, and Atomium and the HeyselSpecial features on battlefields by car and on foot; tour of Flanders; best beer, chocolate and wineExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Belgian and Luxembourgish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Bruges & BrusselsCovers Brussels; Ghent, Bruges & Northwest Belgium; Antwerp & Northeast Belgium; Wallonia; Luxembourg

 

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of these extraordinary countries with Lonely Planet''s Belgium & Luxembourg.