Flemish Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with historic buildings, a bridge, and a boat.
A historic tower with a spire, a modern building with a wooden facade, and a cobblestone square with outdoor seating.
A cityscape with historic buildings and two prominent towers.
A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a bridge at dusk.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings, a prominent church spire, and lush green trees.

Popular cities in Flemish Region

A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a crowd of people.
Brussels
Known for Business, Tours and Museums
The Belgian capital blends business with pleasure in style.

Reasons to visit

  • La Grand Place
  • Atomium
  • King Baudouin Stadium
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A canal with boats, a church spire, and historic buildings at twilight.
Bruges
Known for Historical, Tours and Chocolate
Visitors from all over the world come to this Belgian city to see its winding canals, admire its medieval architecture and taste its famous exports: beer and chocolate.

Reasons to visit

  • Bruges Market Square
  • Bruges Christmas Market
  • Bruges Belfry
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A historic European city square with a prominent cathedral, cafes, and pedestrians.
Antwerp
Known for Shopping, Historical and Business
The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Tomorrowland
  • Antwerp Market Square
  • Port of Antwerp
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A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a bridge.
Ghent
Known for Historical, Tours and Art
Stroll through the charming streets, parks and museums of this Flemish city, famous for its preserved medieval center.

Reasons to visit

  • Gravensteen Castle
  • Ghent Town Hall
  • Ghent University
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A large red-brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
Ostend
Known for Beaches, Sea and Art
Enjoy hours of fun on the beach, sample local beers and dig into military history at this popular seaside location.

Reasons to visit

  • Ostend Beach
  • Maria Hendrika Park
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A person in a yellow raincoat standing on a sandy beach facing the ocean.
Blankenberge
Known for Swimming, Natural parks and Aquariums
Trip time! Discover the parks, aquarium and spas in Blankenberge.

Reasons to visit

  • Belgium Pier
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Stay near popular Flemish Region attractions

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La Grand Place

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Declared a World Heritage site in 1998, this former food market is one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world.
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