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The coast

Oostduinkerke located at the Flemish coast is the only place in the world where they use this traditional manner of fishing for shrimp. It is a remarkable spectacle on the North Sea. Sturdy cart horses wade through the surf, on their back a horseman attired in bright yellow knee-high boots and ditto rain slickers. Behind them trails a large net. The aim: to collect as many delicious shrimps as possible. The horse fishers of Oostduinkerke have no equal.

Shrimp fishermen

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Chocolate workshops

Belgium is famous for its chocolates and pralines, but what if we told you that you can be a part of that heritage? Sign up for one of the many chocolate workshops at a chocolatier and learn to make your own pralines. Enjoy your own creations while discovering the rest of Belgium or take them back home as a gift to your friends and family!

Chocolates

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Villers Abbey

Another must see in Belgium is Villers Abbey. Built in 1146 and now in ruins, it gives a prime example of the way Cistercian monks lived. The ruins are the most complete example of monastery life in Europe, it features remains of all the buildings the monks used daily. A great place for history enthusiasts!

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The Atomium

A final activity you should consider when coming to our capital, is to visit the symbol of Brussels. The Atomium, our national monument, is a stunning building filled with unique exhibitions and beautiful architecture. And if you are looking for a really exceptional experience, have lunch inside the monument’s very top sphere, it’ll amaze you!

Atomium

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Comic Book Route

In Brussels, comic art comes alive on the streets! The Comic Book Route features over 60 colorful murals celebrating beloved characters like Tintin, Spike & Suzy and Lucky Luke. These vibrant artworks transform city walls into an open-air museum, blending creativity with urban charm. Discover them as you stroll or follow the Comic Strip Trail for a unique artistic adventure in the heart of Belgium!

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Pumpkins all around!

If you’re visiting Belgium in autumn, you cannot miss the pumpkin regatta. It’s a kayak race that happens only in October in de Kempen (Flanders). In this race, a bunch of people crawl into huge, hollowed-out pumpkins and race down a river. An absolute must-see.

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Hunting for trolls

Feeling adventurous? Go hunting for trolls at De Schorre in Boom. The Danish artist Thomas Dambo created seven trolls (“The 7 Trolls and The Magical Tower”) and scattered them across the public domain of De Schorre. Now it’s up to you to find them and witness their beauty. The game is afoot!

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