Roaming and discovering the world allows you undeniable pleasure and fills you with an array of memories that goes a long way with you. And if you are looking forward to planning a romantic trip with your better half, Belgium has a lot to offer. Its small size not only makes it an ideal destination for a week-long road trip but there are plenty of places, gorgeous attractions, mesmerizingly beautiful landscapes, and ornate historical architectural wonders that would leave you in awe for the years to come. A honeymoon in Belgium is sure to make the newlywed couple fall in love with the country. So let’s not make you wait and discover some of the most gorgeously captivating and romantic places in Belgium.
Burges
Full of beautiful places and worth visiting sites, Burges in Belgium should be your go-to place if planning a trip to Belgium. The attractions here are innumerable as the city is crisscrossed with beautiful canals and market places and historical sites offering splendor of beauty to its explorer. The Brag Square, the Minnewater Lake, the Lovers Bridge, the Belfry Tower of Burges, the Choco-Story museum, and the Church Of Our Lady are only a few to name. Visiting these beautiful places also gives insight into the rich history of the place. “Lovers Bridge“, legend says that if you walk over the bridge with your loved one and share a kiss, it will become eternal love. One would not want to miss being on this bridge holding hands with your life partner.
Brussels
The city of Brussels is another beautiful city of Belgium worth exploring for its architecture, aesthetics, historical masterpieces, and extravagant culture. Along with that, the city has a lot to offer that you can explore and admire with your partner. To begin with, you can take a stroll in Grand Place, which is known for its magnificent Maison Du Roi and the City Hall; or take an elevator at Place Poelaert, which takes you to the staggering heights where you can have a picturesque panoramic view of the city. The place is a haven for lovers. Van Buuren Museum is another one of the city’s top-notch attractions for couples. This place was built by lovers Alice and David Van Buuren who dedicated their entire life to decorating their villa and garden and turning it into a piece of art. The garden named the Garden of Hearts by Alice is also a masterpiece in itself, and is the biggest romantic attraction for couples, for its serenity and vibrancy. Heart-stringed plantations cover the garden all over. People come to have a lovely time as the garden’s aesthetics makes it a perfect spot to have some romantic time with your partner.
Ghent
Another famous spot in Belgium is Ghent which is the biggest city in the Flanders region. The place is ideal for a romantic getaway with your partner, located only at a distance of 45 mins from Burges. The Medieval castle Gravensteen, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the iconic Ghent Belfry, and a romantic canal cruise are various ways to enjoy and relinquish the beauty of this place. A day at this place with your life partner taking in the stunningly gorgeous view of the city and exploring the alluring skyline view of the city from the rooftop of Castle Gravensteen would be a memorable experience. It is a must-visit place.
Durbuy
Durbuy is a town in eastern Belgium known for its stoned houses and narrow flowered cobbled streets attracting tourists to its fine dining restaurants and shops. The cliff-top Belvedere viewpoint overlooks the Ourthe River Valley providing an awe-inspiring view of nature and its wonders. Moreover, if you and your partner love adventure you can also raft or kayak in Ourthe River. Located at a distance of just 2hrs from Brussels, this “smallest city in the world” is a must explore.
Antwerp
Another beautiful and mesmerizing city of Belgium, Antwerp is one of the largest cities in Belgium. The vibrant atmosphere full of fashion, shopping, gastronomy, culture, and architecture makes it one of a kind experience. Some of the most picturesque and must-visit places in Antwerp are the central stations, Red Star Line Museum, House of Rubens museum, extra city Kunsthal, and Cafe De Muse. the city has all the ingredients to make your visit memorable.
Final Words
Being a small and cozy country with so much to offer within close distances, makes it an ideal location for a romantic getaway with your partner. From visiting its aesthetically and historically rich sites such as Burge square, Gravensteen Castle, and the iconic Grand Place to the beautiful gardens of Van Buuren Museum and leisurely walks along the streets of its cities admiring the marvelous street art, the charming and romantic places in Belgium has it all. So are you looking forward to exploring this small but enticing country and taking a romantic boat ride in the canals of Burges, “the Venice of the North”?
