60 days in Belgium Itinerary

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grand Place and Fort Breendonk. Appreciate the collections at Atomium and MOOF Museum. Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Memorial Waterloo 1815 (in Braine-l'Alleud), Antwerp (Rockoxhuis, Cathedral of Our Lady, &more) and Mechelen (Dijlepad, Kazerne Dossin, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Autoworld, take a peaceful walk through Sonian Forest, admire the masterpieces at René Magritte Museum, and learn about all things military at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Brussels online visit planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Brussels. In January, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bouillon.

Bouillon is a municipality in Belgium. Step off the beaten path and head to Abbaye d'Orval and Chateau de Bouillon. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bastogne War Museum and Parc de Furfooz. Change things up with these side-trips from Bouillon: Sentier des Songes (in Virton), Bastogne (Mardasson Memorial, 101 Airborne Museum Le Mess - Bastogne, &more) and Domaine Des Grottes De Han (in Han-sur-Lesse). The adventure continues: look and learn at Observatoire Astronomique Centre Ardenne, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise des Saints Pierre et Paul, stroll the grounds of German War Cemetery, and snap pictures at Charles-de-Gaulle Bridge.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Bouillon online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Brussels to Bouillon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In February in Bouillon, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Spa.

Spa is a Belgian town, located in the Province of Liège, and is the town where the word spa comes from. Visit Abbaye du Val-Dieu and Hotel communal ou Ancienne Halle - Monument classe for their historical value. Explore hidden gems such as Domaine de Berinzenne and Baugnez 44 Historical Centre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Spa: Butgenbach (Butgenbacher Lake & Lake of Butgenbach), Lac de Robertville (in Waimes) and Bronnenwandeling (in Sint-Martens-Voeren). There's lots more to do: soak in some Japanese tradition at Les Thermes de Spa, stroll the grounds of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, examine the collection at Malmundarium, and look for all kinds of wild species at La Roche-aux-Faucons.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Spa trip builder website.

Drive from Bouillon to Spa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lommel.

Lommel is a municipality and a city in the Belgian province of Limburg. Get in touch with nature at Mechelse Heide and TODI - The Ultimate Diving Experience. Open Air Museum Bokrijk and Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lommel: De Teut (in Zonhoven), 15 Kapellekens (in Mol) and Snow Valley (in Peer). The adventure continues: get outside with Lommelse Sahara, identify plant and animal life at Duinengordel, and get a dose of the wild on Grote Netewoud - Meerhout.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Lommel trip planner.

Getting from Spa to Lommel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Lommel can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Hoogstraten.

Get outdoors at Goodlife Cablepark and Ertbrandbos. Do some cultural sightseeing at Beguinage and Sint Katharinakerk. Explore Hoogstraten's surroundings by going to Kalmthout (Grenspark de Zoom-Kalmthoutse Heide & un PEU d'O), Brasschaat (Kinderboerderij Mikerf & peerdsbos Brasschaat - Laarse Beek) and Kapellen (Loopgravenpad Mastenbos & De Uitlegger).

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Hoogstraten online day trip planner.

You can drive from Lommel to Hoogstraten in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Torture Museum Oude Steen and Museum Dr. Guislain are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Historic Centre of Brugge and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Explore Bruges' surroundings by going to Ghent (St Michael's Bridge, Ghent City Center, &more), Ieper (Ypres) (Artillery Wood Cemetary, Essex Farm Cemetery, &more) and Beach De Haan (in De Haan). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Sint-Janshuismolen, enjoy breathtaking views from Belfry of Bruges, trek along Bruges Art Route, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Bruges vacation website.

Drive from Hoogstraten to Bruges in 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive back home.