Practical Information in Brussels
You will be walking pretty much everywhere – partly because Brussels is so compact, partly to walk off lunch, dinner, and waffle and chocolate snacks. Wear sensible shoes.
GMT
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 in summer).
Money
Euro (€) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
230V AC, 50 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+32 (national), (0) 2 (Brussels) + seven-figure number.
BrusselsTourist Info
Fit In
Forsake dark suits for rust, sand and bottle green if you are here on business. Wear classic Belgian Olivier Strelli on Place du Grand Sablon. Relax in a T-shirt and jeans around studenty Place Saint-Géry.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Easter Sunday 24 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Brussels Capital Region Day (Fête de l'iris) 8 May
- Ascension Day 2 Jun
- Whit Monday 13 Jun
- Flemish Community Day 11 Jul
- National Day 21 Jul
- Assumption 15 Aug
- French Community Day 27 Sep
- All Saints' Day 1 Nov
- Armistice Day 11 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
