Belgische Schokolade, Waffeln, Bier und mittelalterliche Juwelen
Hauptstadt
Brussels
Sprache
Dutch, French +
Währung
Euro (EUR)
Beste Reisezeit
April–September
Sicherheit
Erhöhte Vorsicht
laut aktuellen Reisewarnungen
Foto von Gabriel Helou auf Unsplash
Geringe Abweichung – die 3 Regierungsquellen zu diesem Reiseziel stimmen weitgehend überein.
Aktualisiert 30. August 2026
Reisehinweise für alle Länder vergleichen
United Kingdom: Contains public sector information from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Canada: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada, published by Global Affairs Canada.
Australia: Contains material from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website – www.smartraveller.gov.au, provided under the Creative Commons Attribution licence.
Zuletzt überprüft: 25. August 2026
Quellen: Reisehinweise staatlicher Behörden und Gesundheitsbehörden · So prüfen wir
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Apply at Belgian embassy or VFS Global. Standard Schengen visa process.
15 calendar days; up to 45 days for complex cases.
Schengen visa fee approximately €80 for adults.
Visa-Anforderungen variieren je nach Nationalität und ändern sich häufig. Überprüfe dies bei der Botschaft deines Landes oder der offiziellen Einwanderungsbehörde des Ziels vor der Reise.
Generally safe. Brussels has some areas with higher crime (around Gare du Midi, parts of Molenbeek) — stick to tourist areas. Bruges and Ghent are very safe. Belgium has a visible security presence due to its status as EU capital.
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Generally safe. Brussels has some areas with higher crime (around Gare du Midi, parts of Molenbeek) — stick to tourist areas. Bruges and Ghent are very safe. Belgium has a visible security presence due to its status as EU capital.
Tap water is safe throughout Belgium.
Some areas near Gare du Midi in Brussels are best avoided at night. Cobblestone streets in Bruges and Ghent can be slippery when wet. Terrorism security level has been elevated historically — follow official guidance.
Service charge is included by law. Small tips (rounding up) are appreciated but not expected. Leave €1–2 for good service.
Smart-casual in cities. Belgians dress neatly but not ostentatiously. No specific dress codes at most restaurants.
Historically Catholic. Beautiful cathedrals and churches welcome visitors. Belgium is secular and progressive in daily life.