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Amsterdam Day Trip

• 8.60 / 10 1,524 reviews | 15,240 travellers Wonderful excursion, very worth it, the guide William is excellent, Amsterdam is too beautiful and with a lot of history, don't forget to go️ 10 Emily Hernández
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service starts

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam on a 12-hour day trip and explore the city’s scenic canals and tilted houses  accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.  

Begin your full-day tour to Amsterdam bright and early by boarding a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Sit back while you are driven to The Netherlands, the flattest country on Earth .

As soon as you cross the border into Holland, you’ll immediately notice how the landscape changes. You’ll observe the traditional windmills and polders , pieces of land that have been reclaimed from the sea and protected by dykes.

Upon arrival in the capital of The Netherlands, follow your knowledgeable English-speaking guide on an extensive tour. Firstly, discover the area near the Central Station. Then, visit Dam Square, in the heart of Amsterdam, while you learn about the origins of the city and discover how it has developed throughout the centuries. Admire the capital's most emblematic buildings before heading to the oldest part of town.

Stroll through the city’s most emblematic streets and admire the remains of the Medieval Wall until you get to the De Waag building (Weigh House), one of Amsterdam's gems, founded in the fifteenth century. Next, you’ll explore the Jewish Quarter , as you make your way to smell the bountiful flowers at the Flower Market , the only one in the world that floats on a canal.

At the end of the guided tour, you’ll have three hours to have something to eat, go shopping and explore the rest of the city at your own leisure.

Leave Amsterdam at 5:00 pm and you’ll get to Brussels city centre at around 8:30 pm.

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The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Return transportation by airconditioned coach.

Professional English speaking guide.

Not included

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You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

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• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Meeting point.

Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

• Round trip by bus with A/C
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Suggestions (suggestions at restaurants, chocolate shops, museums etc.)
• Food and drinks
• Entry/Admission - In de Waag
• Entry/Admission - Waterlooplein Market
• Carrefour de l'Europe, Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Waterlooplein Market

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• You'll start at Carrefour de l'Europe Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours. See address & details
• 1 In de Waag Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 2 Waterlooplein Market Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 3 Amsterdam Stop: 3 hours See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• cyrushfernandes 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Well organised . Guide Eros - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would recommend this tour . The success of these tours is mainly down to the tour guide and Eros was excellent providing a great history of Bruges and Brussels Read more Written April 4, 2024
• fongloolow 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Colorful Town with lots to explore Beautiful little town with lots of local delights chocolates, waffles . Colorful flowers blooming. Surprised to see Cherry Blossoms . Read more Written April 2, 2024
• Starlight1967 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Bruges and Ghent! Exploring. Terrific day spent with Julianna. The tour was very well organized and efficient. Her commentary was interesting and insightful. Read more Written March 29, 2024
• AllanW45 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable walking tour of Bruges Our guide Eros was very pleasant & friendly. He took the party on an enjoyable journey through Bruges old town telling us the story of Bruges as we went. My only suggestion would be that the meeting point at the train station isn’t very convenient for the those people already staying in Bruges. However Eros did inform us of the free shuttle bus at the end of the tour. Read more Written March 29, 2024
• Jessi G 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A true taste of Holland! We enjoyed our bus trip from Brussels to Amsterdam. We enjoyed viewing the waterways and colorful homes. This trip also included a stroll through the infamous red light district and a trip to the flower market. Interesting day! Read more Written March 28, 2024
• Jessi G 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A lovely day trip from Brussels to Dinant! A lovely day trip from Brussels to Luxembourg and Dinant! Our first stop was Dinant and it was so beautiful! Luxembourg was our final stop and it was lovely as well. I would have enjoyed more time in Dinant on this tour though. Read more Written March 28, 2024
• Tanq76 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disorganized/Driver needs to treat tourist fairly I’d like to start my review with the positive side. English speaking tour guide: Bruno was amazing! Helpful & polite. Spanish speaking tour guide: Awful!!! Disorganize… Bus driver: Paolo, the culprit of our bad day… “Buendia” simply means “Good day”!!! I wish it started our day that way. We got to the central station 15 mins before the tour starts, checked in with our tour guide (Bruno). We waited ‘til we were told to go the bus assigned to us. We found out, there’s a Spanish speaking group in the same bus. All is good upon knowing that. Bruno pointed us to where the bus is parked so we went ahead (5 of us) walked with the group. We understand it’s first come first serve when it comes to seat choices( it’s not our first rodeo joining a tour group) . As we get closer to the bus, we formed a line, my friend asked is this the bus to to Dinant & going to Luxemburg? The driver (Paolo) said; STOP 🛑. I was behind her, the driver also said to me.. WAIT…Spanish speaking group were coming with LUCIA(the tour guide) I kid you not, the driver/Poolo.. directed the Spanish speaking group to go ahead get in the bus… Seriously! We didn’t get a memo that there’s such a thing… Spanish speaking group first.As far as we know, we paid the same… arrived ahead on time, waited in line to get in the bus… and to just HEAR from the driver to STOP 🛑 and WAIT? Is this how Buendia tours operates? We’ve travelled all over the world book with several/variety of tours.. this is the first time we were awfully treated. That LUCIA, should have directed her group… girl, seats are first come first serve bases. Lucia & Paolo, we’re awful. Our point is, would you have treated us differently if we look Caucasian? It’s unfortunate because we understand Spanish too… and you treated us that way. We we’re Asian American, we follow rules. We were 8 minutes late leaving from Dinant because the other group wasn’t on time… there you go Lucia. I will NEVER recommend BUENDIA tours… It’s really a disappointing start of the day for us… but considering how far we traveled to get to the Netherlands… 🇳🇱 we had to shake off this unfair treatment we got. Read more Written March 27, 2024
• Lande3312 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great guided tour A guided tour of any city is something I think is always well worth it. You learn so much from the locals, and also hear about things you had not before! JK was excellent with history of Bruges, very approachable and happy to answer questions. Well worth it, thank you! Read more Written March 22, 2024
• avenellet 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Taste Of Ghent and Bruges This was a great walking tour of both cities. It was nice to have the free time after the walking tour to explore the city alone. We had Julian as our tour guide who was great and very knowledgeable. Our driver Alfonso kept us safe and was very reliable. Read more Written March 21, 2024
• Anna T 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable trip with lots to see Truly enjoyed the tour. Julia was a great guide! She spoke excellent English. Lots of history and culture information. Good recommendations for our free time. Lots of reminders on when and where to meet back up. The English speaking group had a bus to ourselves vs the comments that talk about sharing a bus with the Spanish speaking group. This does mean it was a rather large group, maybe 35-40 people? I did not run into any language barriers. Note that both Bruges and Ghent have lots of tours going on. Especially Bruges. It is a tourist destination but that does not mean it’s not worth while to see. Lots to see and experience. Read more Written March 19, 2024
• kristendS9953UM 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun but fast JK was good, but a bit too quick, walking off while we were taking photos. Our group was small (8) so we had hoped for a bit more leisurely pace. Boat ride was nice, but also a bit quick. Read more Written March 17, 2024
• Bethany W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very good,would recommend We had an amazing day,very glad that we did the tour and not gone on our own. Our tour guide Julian was very very good. He knows he’s stuff and very good at captivating his audience. Without him we would have just been looking at buildings and then moving on. We learnt so much. The people moaning about the pick up point are just moaning for the sake of it. There will always be people that are late and yes it means the start of the trip maybe delayed but this dose not effect the trip at all. Read more Written March 14, 2024
• X372SPjenm 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Bruges is a great way to spend the day! Bruges is a must see when in Belgium. Taking the tour is an easy and efficient way to get there from Brussels. We liked the fact that we could be off on our own for the majority of the day as there is so much to explore (and eat and buy!) in this quaint little town! Read more Written March 12, 2024
• swuzyg 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good day out There a bit of disorganisation at the start of the trip and we left late. However the rest of the day was great. The tour started in Ghent. We had enough time to briefly explore and then we headed to Brugge. We had a lunch stop and those who wanted to could take the boat trip. After that we had lots of time to explore Brugge. Our guide Laura was great Read more Written March 10, 2024
• emzcxo 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great day trip Great day trip from Brussels. Bruges is a must see and is so beautiful. Our tour guide (I can’t remember his name sorry) was fantastic. We then had a good amount of free time to explore, get lunch and try some hot chocolate. I’d definitely recommend this tour! Read more Written March 10, 2024

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• Brussels - Amsterdam

Direct trains from Brussels to Amsterdam From Brussels to Amsterdam

Travelling between Brussels and Amsterdam has never been so fast and easy with Eurostar and with the  InterCity Netherlands . With Eurostar, you can even reach Amsterdam in a record 1 hour 50 minutes. Book your tickets 4 months in advance to get the best fares on offer.

Since 1 October 2023,  Thalys  and  Eurostar  have joined forces under one single name. The red trains that connect Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands are now called  Eurostar .

Due to planned engineering works, the Intercity Netherlands (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on  Saturday 20  and  Sunday 21 April  2024, resulting in longer journey times . Another consequence is that the stations Noorderkempen en Breda will not be served.

Southbound trains from Amsterdam to Brussels will make an exceptional stop at Roosendaal , but northbound trains from Brussels to Amsterdam will not serve Roosendaal. 

Passengers from Belgium to   Breda can use replacement trains from Antwerpen-Centraal to Noorderkempen and replacement buses from Noorderkempen to Breda . 

Passengers from Breda to Belgium can use NS trains to Roosendaal , where they can embark on the Intercity train to Brussels. 

Please check the adapted schedules for your journey.

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There are 3 options for travelling to Amsterdam. Whichever choice you make, Eurostar and the InterCity Netherlands will get you right to the heart of Amsterdam from Brussels-Midi , the main station in the Brussels area.

14 daily Eurostar trains provide a direct service in just 1 hour 50 minutes.

The 16 daily InterCity  trains get you to Amsterdam in a little under 3 hours. With a Flex ticket, you can board the train of your choice and get on and off wherever you want along the line (13 stops), without requiring a seat reservation.

Upon your arrival at Amsterdam Central station (located in the very centre of the city), the wide array of different public transport lines on offer (underground, tram, bus or even train) means you can start your visit to the city with ease, or continue your journey on to other towns and cities. If you are feeling particularly active, you can take advantage of the central location of the station to get your trip to Amsterdam off to a good start using the most popular method of transport, the bike!

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A Day Trip from Amsterdam to Brussels – All the Nitty Gritty

• Post author: Svet
• Post category: Road Trips
• Post published: March 9, 2022

Are you thinking of going to Amsterdam for your next vacation?

While there, how about a quick day tour to Brussels, the gorgeous Belgian capital?

Yes, this is absolutely possible. You can do a day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels and see the best of both cities.

If you prepare well and arrive early in the Capital of Europe , you’ll have enough time to discover the top attractions in the city.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find our expert tips and ideas on how to plan your trip to the Belgian capital, so you can cover a lot of ground.

Let’s dive right in.

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How to Get from Amsterdam to Brussels

You can reach Brussels from Amsterdam in several ways. We’ve enlisted each one below:

Our recommended way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels on a day trip is by train .

Trains run from  Amsterdam-Centraal  to  Brussels Midi/Zuid Station . Here’s what you should know:

• The approximate duration of the ride is between 1:57 and 2:49 hours , depending on the type of train you choose.
• More than 50 trains run daily in both directions, every day of the week, even on Sundays.
• The first train from Amsterdam to Brussels  leaves at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 6:28 AM on Saturday and Sunday. The last one is at 9:28 PM on all days.
• The first train from   Brussels to Amsterdam  is at 5:45 AM Monday through Friday, and at 5:44 AM on Saturday and Sunday. The last one leaves at 9:22 PM Monday through Friday, and at 8:56 PM during the weekend.
• Purchase your tickets beforehand to secure the lowest prices. Weekend prices are usually cheaper.
• Important:  Make sure to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your train’s departure, so you have enough time to find your platform and board on time.

Tip : You can also visit Brussels easily on a day tour by train from these gorgeous European capitals:

• London : the train ride takes about 2 hours.
• Paris : the travel time is around 1:40 hours.

The fastest route from Amsterdam to Brussels is via A27 and E19.

It takes about 2:40 hours , which is about as fast or even faster than flying when you calculate waiting times. The distance is 130.5 mi (210 km).

That’s why driving is one of the best ways of transportation for a day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels. And we recommend it more than flying.

All buses from Amsterdam to Brussels are direct and take between 2:45 and 4:10 hours .

Some of them leave as early as 4:00 AM. This makes them a great way to arrive in Brussels in the morning and have enough time to sightsee.

Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus are the two companies that operate the Amsterdam to Brussels buses. Both depart from Amsterdam’s Sloterdijk station but arrive at either Rue de France or Bruxelles Gare du Nord bus stations.

You can get tickets as late as 1 day prior to your trip. However, by booking early, you can benefit from serious discounts.

If you want to save money and have enough time to check Belgium’s gorgeous capital, get your bus ticket here .

If you decide to spread your travel wings and fly from Amsterdam to Brussels, here’s what you should bear in mind:

• KLM is the only company that flies from Amsterdam to Brussels and from Brussels to Amsterdam. The flight duration is 45-50 minutes .
• The Dutch carrier flies from Amsterdam to Brussels four times per day – twice in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening.
• KLM flies from Brussels to Amsterdam four times per day, too.
• The airplanes land at Brussels Zaventem Airport . Getting from the airport to the city center takes between 25 and 45 minutes depending on the time of the day.
• Don’t forget to add waiting times at both airports to the total trip duration, even if you fly with a carry-on only. Additionally, calculate all transfers into the overall journey.

If you prefer to have your whole day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels planned for you, the easiest way to do it is to join a tour .

The tour includes a scenic ride in a comfortable bus, a guided walking tour of Brussels’ main attractions, and a chocolate tasting.

After you’ve learned about the Belgian chocolate-making traditions, you’ll have free time to explore on your own.

The duration of the tour is approximately 12 hours .

If that sounds like the right type of adventure for you, book your spot via this link .

What to Do on a Full-day Trip from Amsterdam to Brussels

Now that we got the basic information out of the way, let’s explore the exciting things!

The population of Brussels is 1.3 million, but 10x more people visited it in 2019.

The city owes the crowds of tourists to a mixture of striking landmarks, world-class food and beer, and numerous EU institutions. The concentration of European organizations makes the city the unofficial Capital of Europe .

There are tons of things to do and see in Brussels. In the next sections, you’ll discover the best spots for your day trip.

Note : It’s possible to check every single place listed below. However, you’ll have to spend just a few minutes on each. For this reason, we highly suggest you pick only what matches your interests. In the end, if you like Brussels on a day trip from Amsterdam, you can always revisit. For this case, we’ve prepared for you an itinerary for 2 days in Brussels .

The Royal Palace of Brussels – The Imposing Brilliance of the Belgian Capital

The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace for Belgium’s King and Queen.

Strangely enough, it’s not a royal residence anymore. These days, the noble family lives in the Royal Palace of Laeken , which you can find at the outskirts of the capital.

The Royal Palace of Brussels is the king’s administrative residence. Here, he welcomes diplomatic delegations and other foreign or domestic guests.

Since 1965, the palace has been opening its doors to the public every summer. This happens after the national holiday of Belgium on July 21. The palace remains open until the end of August.

If you’d like to admire the Palace on your day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels, you have to arrive between July 21 and August 25.

Address : 16 Rue Brederode, 1000 Brussels

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral – A Great Example of Brabantine Gothic Architecture

Like exploring outstanding religious temples? Then you should check St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral .

The Roman Catholic church is dedicated to the Saints Michael and Gudula who are patrons of Brussels. The edifice is one of the greatest examples of the Brabantine Gothic style of architecture.

Construction of the church began way back in the 11 th century. By the 16 th century, most of it was complete. Curiously, it got a cathedral status in 1962.

When you step inside, look at the stained-glass windows. They date to the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries. Many of them represent scenes of the Legend of the Miraculous Sacrament .

Address : Place Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Brussels

Grand Place – The Majestic Heart of Brussels

Grand Place (Grote Markt) is the very core of the Belgian capital. The majestic square is a must-visit spot on your day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels.

The place measures 223 x 360 ft. (68 x 110 m) or about the size of a football pitch. This makes it perfect for hosting various events. If you’re lucky, you can catch the most astounding one – the Flower Carpet . More than 500,000 plants and flowers, including bark, grass, dahlias, and begonias, form the humongous carpet.

Imposing guildhalls and other majestic edifices flank the square from all sides. All these make Grand Place one of the most beautiful spots in the world. It’s no wonder UNESCO added the square to its World Heritage List in 1998.

When you’re there, check the Town Hall and La Maison du Roi (the King’s House). The latter hosts the Brussels City Museum .

Tip : We believe the best way to experience the atmosphere of Grote Markt is by indulging in a cold Belgian beer while sitting in one of the historical cafés that dot the square.

Manneken Pis – Brussels’ Most Bizarre Landmark

Just three minutes on foot from Grand Place, you can discover the weirdest attraction of Brussels – Manneken Pis .

The 24-inch bronze fountain sculpture depicts a naked little boy who is peeing into the basin of the fountain. Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder designed the sculpture at the beginning of the 15th century.

The current urinating boy is a replica. If you’re curious to see the original, you can do that in the Brussels City Museum.

Manneken Pis might seem like a bizarre attraction, but it’s Brussels’ best-known symbol. It embodies the locals’ sense of humor and their independent minds.

Do you know what’s the most peculiar fact about this landmark?

Manneken Pis has his own dresser who changes his outfits several times a week. The little boy’s wardrobe counts more than 1,000 costumes. You can check most of them in the City Museum opposite the Town Hall on Grand Place.

Tip : Visiting Manneken Pis is a typical thing to do in Brussels. But if you want to do something that’s not, check out Jeanneke Pis – the urinating girl. It’s just south of Grand Place, on 10-12 Impasse de la Fidélité/Getrouwheidsgang (“Fidelity Alley”). And it’s among the most unusual things to do in Brussels .

Address : The intersection of Rue de l’Étuve/Stoofstraat and Rue du Chêne/Eikstraat.

Atomium – the Mind-Blowing Symbol of Brussels and Belgium

The modern symbol of the Belgian capital, and the whole country, is the Atomium .

Several of the coolest facts about Brussels are about this futuristic structure.

The local government built it in 1958 for the Brussels World Fair. It served as both an emblem and a flagship building.

Interestingly, the plan was to dismantle it after the Fair. Its one-of-a-kind design and colossal structure skyrocketed its popularity, and authorities decided to keep it.

Today, the magnificent edifice is not only a key part of the city’s landscape. It has also become one of the most innovative and eye-catching buildings in the world.

As the name suggests, the Atomium represents an atom that has been magnified 65 billion times!

The breathtaking structure unveils one of the best panoramas over Brussels. Many locals use it as a background for wedding and romantic photoshoots. It’s also in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most stairs climbed by a bike in a minute.

No wonder 600,000+ people visit the Atomium each year. So, we advise you to book your tickets in advance to avoid queueing at the ticket offices.

Address : Square de l’Atomium, 1020 Brussels

Mini Europe – Spectacular Miniatures of Europe’s Most Popular Landmarks

When you finish admiring the Atomium, we suggest you stop by the Mini Europe Park nearby.

In Mini Europe, you can marvel at reproductions of European monuments that have been minified 25 times.

Inside the park, you’ll find 350 buildings from almost 80 cities. The most famous on the list include the Acropolis, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Grand Place.

Mini Europe is the only spot in the world where you can “travel” through Europe in an hour. 😊

Live-action models, including trains, mills, cable cars, and an erupting Mount Vesuvius, will make your visit truly unforgettable.

The park opened its doors in 1989 and receives around 350,000 visitors each year. Grab your online tickets from this link .

Note : Tickets are for specific entry hours, so please have that in mind when booking.

Address : 1 Avenue du Football, 1020 Brussels

Park du Cinquantenaire – Mesmerizing Greenery in the Heart of the European Quarter

In French, Cinquantenaire means “fiftieth”. The creation of Park du Cinquantenaire was commissioned by the Belgian government for the 1880 National Exhibition.

It commemorated the 50 th anniversary of the Belgian Revolution. Most of the buildings in the park date back to that exhibition.

Local authorities erected the edifices using only iron, stone, and glass. These were the symbols of the economic and industrial power of Belgium in that period.

In the northern part of the complex, you’ll find the Royal Military Museum . The southern part houses two museums. These are the Art & History Museum and the AutoWorld vintage car museum.

Address : Avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée 21A, 1000 Brussels

Brussels’ European Quarter – Where the EU Creates Its Politics

Would you like to rub shoulders with EU politicians? Then you should head to the European Quarter.

Svet worked in Brussels for a while in 2010, and the modern architecture of this area constantly amazed him.

In the neighborhood, you can see the headquarters of many EU institutions. The list includes:

• The European Parliament
• The European Commission
• The Committee of the Regions
• The Council of the European Union
• The European Economic and Social Committee

Besides those, you can also find numerous other buildings whose modern looks hypnotize locals and tourists alike.

However, the European Quarter is not just a bunch of EU institutions. In the area, you can visit interesting museums, relax by lakes and green spaces, go on a shopping spree, or sip Belgian beer at vibrant squares.

In fact, the quarter is home to four main squares – Place Jourdan , Place du Luxembourg , Place Jean Rey , and Rond-point Schuman . Each of them is worth visiting. All this makes the European Quarter one of the best areas to stay in Brussels .

Food Tips for Your Day Trip from Amsterdam to Brussels

If we were you, we’d prepare a couple of sandwiches, add a few proteins bars, and stock on water. That’s how you can maximize your time in Brussels and explore as many places as possible.

But if you want to take it easy, visit a few attractions, and tease your taste buds with a delectable dish in between, here are our food tips for Brussels.

Belgian cuisine is truly mouthwatering. If you’d like to try the best traditional Belgian foods, find the most famous below:

• Moules-frites / Mosselen met friet . Belgium’s national dish translates as mussels with fries . If you adore mussels, there’s no better spot to taste them than Belgium. Local chefs prepare them cooked or steamed and accompany them with copious amounts of celery and onions. They come with finger-licking fries, too.
• Carbonade flamande / Stoofvlees . This is Svet’s favorite stew by far. And it might become yours, too. The magic behind it? The beef simmers in dark Belgian beer for 4 hours until it becomes as tender as the night. Restaurants serve it with bread or fries and mustard. Along with mussels, the carbonade is another national dish.
• Cheese . Belgian cheese-making traditions go back to the Middle Ages. In fact, numerous cheese companies carry the name of the abbeys where they were founded. Many of these abbeys ( Chimay , Maredsous , Westmalle , etc.) manufacture both cheese and beer. And for a good reason. Belgians love to pair their strong beers with a good cheese.
• Chocolate . Belgium is home to over 2,000 small and large chocolatiers. Today, the country produces the whopping 172,000 tons of chocolate every year. If you’re a chocolate celebrant, you can’t go wrong with Belgian chocolate. We highly recommend to try the following brands on your day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels: Côte d’or, Neuhaus, Guylian, and Leonidas .
• Gaufres / Wafels . Svet believes Belgian waffles are the best in the world. Thankfully, it’s easy to verify that as you can find them everywhere in Brussels – in small shops, supermarkets, and even in ice-cream vans. The most delicious ones are the Brussels waffle and the Liège waffle (Gaufre de Liège).

Belgian dishes don’t attract you? Then you can save some time by having a quick snack at kebab houses, waffle shops, or Asian restaurants.

No matter what food you decide to taste, you must try Belgian beer . On a territory slightly bigger than Hawaii, Belgium packs an amazingly rich variety of beers.

In fact, it prides itself on more distinct beer types per capita than any other country in the world!

You can go the safe route and get the world-famous Stella Artois .

Or you can go for something palate-teasing, like kriek (sour cherry beer).

Want something stronger? Our suggestions are Duvel, Kwak, Orval, Chimay, Rochefort, and Westmalle .

Visa, Currency, and Language Tips for Brussels

Belgium is not only one of the European Union’s founding members. It also belongs to the Schengen Area.

These two facts about Belgium mean one thing. If you’re a holder of a U.S. passport, and it expires in more than 6 months, you don’t have to get a visa to visit the country for up to 3 months (90 days) .

For the entire list of visa requirements, visit the official website of the European Union.

Next to being a Schengen and an EU member state, Belgium is also a member of the Eurozone. Which means its currency is the euro .

You can find ATM machines and banks to withdraw cash virtually everywhere in Brussels. But if you’re not a fan of the good ol’ banknotes, don’t worry. Card payments are an option almost everywhere.

When it comes to languages, Belgium has three official ones – Dutch, French, and German . In Brussels, the majority of people speak either French or Flemish Dutch. However, almost everyone understands English.

If you’d like to impress locals and show your admiration for their culture, here’s a handy table with five basic words and phrases for each language:

A Day Trip from Amsterdam to Brussels – Lush Parks, Magnificent Squares, and Royal Magnificence

Brussels takes one of the top spots when it comes to cosmopolitan European capitals.

Its regal splendor, verdant parks, mouthwatering food, and peculiar squares will leave you speechless.

The city offers many things to do and see. A day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels will barely be enough to cover the basics, but you’ll be able to experience the city’s vivacious vibe.

Besides, with some advance planning, and this thorough guide, we’re sure you’ll maximize your time. So, no more wondering whether to visit Brussels or Amsterdam when you can explore them both.

Now, we’d love to know:

Have you been to Brussels before?

If not, what would be the first thing you’d do there?

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Do you have to fill out a Passenger Locator form? I am staying in Amsterdam for 4 days and want to visit Brussels on my third day and come back the same day.

Hi Carlsen,

Please refer to https://reopen.europa.eu/en for the current entry requirements.

Happy travels!

Naddya and Svet

Did THIS three years ago on a spur of a moment decision while on a week’s stay in Amsterdam. Went there by train. What a great experience. I can still almost taste the mussels, pork ribs, waffle, beer, etc. which we had there while exploring most, if not all, of those attractions mentioned via hop-on-hop-off buses.

Hey Cherry, glad you had such an amazing experience! Hop-on hop-off buses are definitely a great option when time is limited. Cheers and happy travels, Naddya and Svet

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King’s Day Amsterdam 2024: the ultimate guide with 25 tips from festivals to flea markets

Time to make plans for King’s Day Amsterdam 2024 ! A day when our beautiful city turns orange and there are plenty of fun things to do in Amsterdam . From festivals to flea markets , cafés with outdoor bars , and stages where you can dance until late. There’s plenty to do during King’s Day 2024 in Amsterdam. To make sure you don’t miss anything this year, we’ve created the ultimate list of events you can visit during King’s Day in Amsterdam. So, if you haven’t made plans yet, gather your friends and grab tickets for one of the fun festivals before they sell out, or check out one of the many other tips from this list. Enjoy King’s Day Amsterdam 2024!

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Happy Feelings // IJland // More info about the event and tickets >>

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Cartel Kingsday // Westerunie // More info about the event and tickets >>

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Vondelpark // Centrum Amsterdam // More information about the flea market in Vondelpark >> 

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Jordaan // The well-known amazing vibe throughout the Jordaan area

Beethovenstraat // For the best treasures, we recommend going very early!

ALL KING’S DAY AMSTERDAM 2024 STAGES IN AMSTERDAM LISTED

Various public events can be found across the city. However, there is a maximum limit of 2000 visitors at each. If you arrive later, there’s a chance you may have to wait until some people leave before you can enter. Below are squares and streets where stages are set up for outdoor festivities from 12 PM to 8 PM.

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Reguliersdwarsstraat, tussen het Koningsplein and de Vijzelstraat

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Jordaan, op de Westerstraat and Tweede Boomdwarsstraat

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France obstructing the overnight train between Amsterdam and Barcelona

Rail company European Sleeper’s plans to run night trains between Amsterdam and Barcelona next year are being frustrated by an unwilling French rail manager. The train to Barcelona has to run through France. “But it is not easy to get a place in the timetable there,” European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren told BNR . The Amsterdam-Barceolna night train may take longer to get off the ground than hoped. “It could also be 2026.”

The French railway is crowded and is undergoing extensive renovations following years of deferred maintenance. “That kind of work is mainly done at night. And we run night trains. So then you collide in terms of priorities,” Van Buuren said.

The fact that European Sleeper is a new player in the railway market also counts against them. “They make it appear that they had not counted on us in the timetable and that it will be difficult to include us.” It's annoying, but Van Buuren isn’t too concerned. “Every time we enter a country, you see that they have to get used to the fact that there is a new party.”

Van Buuren does not think that France is deliberately trying to stop foreign players. “I don’t think it’s because we are Dutch. I think they’re used to doing things a certain way,” he said. He added that there are European rules that describe how rail companies have to deal with capacity issues. “The French will also have to make room for us.”

In the meantime, European Sleeper continues to work on the Amsterdam-Barcelona night train. “In addition to the timetable, we also need trains, so we are working on all kinds of components and will continue with them.”

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Brussels ‘must copy London’s low emissions zones’ and save 900 lives a year, experts plead

Act now on air quality in the Belgian capital, which is among the filthiest in Europe, say doctors and environmentalists

More than 100 doctors and environmentalists in Brussels have called on their politicians to follow London and Paris and take measures to improve the choking air pollution in the Belgian capital.

According to IS Global research, Brussels is ranked as the eighth worst of more than 800 European cities for nitrogen dioxide, which damages the lungs and is one of the main byproducts of internal combustion engines. The capital of the European Union is also ranked 308th out of 858 cities for PM2.5, or fine particulates, which can travel deep into the respiratory tract.

The city’s air quality is blighted by traffic congestion, a high level of corporate car ownership and a network of dual carriageways in the centre.

With elections for the lower house of Belgium’s federal parliament, along with European and regional elections due on 9 June, campaigners are stepping up the pressure on candidates to address the pollution urgently.

“Every year, more than 900 Brussels residents die prematurely due to poor air quality,” said 140 signatories to an open letter organised by the campaigners from Les Chercheurs D’air and published in national newspapers in Belgium on Sunday.

This represents more than two deaths per day and more than 10% of mortality in the capital, from all causes combined, they said.

Brussels, they said, is exposed to particularly high levels of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide. Fine particles, which can end up in the blood stream, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, premature birth, attention deficit disorder in children and increase the risk of diabetes.

The health campaigners are calling on Brussels to follow in London and Paris’s footsteps and introduce strict low emissions zones quicker than currently planned.

“The fact that there is a divide of competencies between the Brussels municipalities and the region doesn’t help implementing strong clean air policies quickly. But it’s also down to a lack of political courage,” said Pierre Dornier, director of Les Chercheurs D’air.

“Sadiq Khan in London and Anne Hidalgo in Paris, for example, are fighting more passionately to improve air quality than many Brussels leaders. They allow ambitious measures to be put in place, maintained and strengthened, even when vocal minorities oppose them.”

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Paris and Amsterdam plan to ban all cars run on fossil fuels by 2030, while London has extended its ultra low emission zone despite intense opposition.

“In Brussels, we will have to wait until 2035, at the earliest, to be freed of all the fossil fuel engines. And some politicians are asking to delay the phase-out of diesel engines, or even to cancel it,” said Dornier.

“Our job is to combat air pollution in Brussels. What we want to achieve is give the right to Brussels citizens to breathe air that is not toxic, that doesn’t damage their health.”

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