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i'm looking to catch a sleeper train overnight from brussels to berlin... but is it true there's no more Brussels-Berlin night trains?

thanks

Hello

Me and my wife will be travelling to Brussels via train from Masstricht arriving there on Sept 3.

I would really appreciate advice about reasonably priced hotels or apartments in good locations.

We will be staying there till Sep 6th.

Any recommendations about sight seeing, travel in and arround Brussels and good restaurants please.

Thank you all very much in advance

Q. Zaman

My wife and I will be in Brussels for a total of about 8 hours. Can anyone give some recommendations of things to do, places to see?

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last year when I visited Belgium I went via schipol to Brussels, this year if I decide to go again I was wondering if going to Paris then taking the train would be a good option?? anyone have experience of this? I see train ticket is included with airfare? where do you exchange the ticket? is train at airport? or far from where you arrive? I have heard paris often have strikes? and you can be stuck there for days.. is this true?? I will be flying from Johannesburg to brussels

Hi dear All,
I need a help. I arrive at Charleroi airport and have to rich Luxembourg. How to get to? Pease, help!
Thanks in advance.

Hi there,

Whats the best way to get to above airport, train?

Since we are taking the Eurostar, Can we use our tickets to get there?

We have to be there at 8.30 a.m if we are there for 7.00 a.m is that enough what time do we have to leave the city?

thanks

ER

Just wondering if infants are required to travel in baby seats while traveling in a cab in brussels? Thanks

Hiya!

We are taking the Eurostar from London to Brussels in May and are planning to spend 5 nights in Belgium: 3 in brussels 1 in Antwerp and 1 in Bruges.

We just found out that we can go to prague from brussels for 3 nights. Can we do brussels in 1 and a 1/2 days? (we don't want to be rushing through things)

Would 3 Days in Prague be too much? is prague overrated and expensive? Is Prague a must go place? I know its hot on the tourist agenda

We like to see the main attractions, local markets and local festivels anything cheap or free is great :). Also like to get a feel for the local food and culture.

In both locations can we walk around and find accomadation, for £50 night for 2 people is that doable.

Thanks

ER

Hi Everyone,
I was planning to possibly take a trip to Brugge over the New Year's holiday. For those that have been there at that time, is there anything to do there during the holiday? Are places actually open on New Year's Day? Thank you!!
Alex

Could you explain to me where it's located?

Are there any goosd restaurants there?

I have to be at the airport around 6.30 in the morning. Is this feasible to do this by bus and trams?

Could anybody tell me where this mill-restaurant is located precisely?

Thanks.

Hi everyone!

I was thinking of traveling to the Maasmechelen Village on Friday or Sunday next week. This will be my first trip to Belgium, so I have no experience there yet.

What I wanted to ask was how can I get to this outlet village from Brussels using public transport? Which will be the shortest route? And, if known, how much would it cost for me to go there?

The only route I could find for now was train travel from Brussels to Hasselt and take a bus to the village there. But the whole journey will take more than 2 hours. Seems to be very long.

Can I get there via Brussels airport? I know it is about 80 km from there. I was thinking of train to the airport from Brussels Central Station. But I do not know whether there is any public transport available to the Maasmechelen Village.

Please advise.
Many thanks!

Thinking of using SN Brussel Airlines. Would you recommend?

Hi everyone!

I am new to this site. Let me thank all of you for writing so much useful and interesting info here.
Me and my husband are coming to Brussels on April 22 and will stay there till April 27. We were thinking of having 1 day trip to Paris on Friday or Saturday.
I tried to book train tickets at Thalys website (www.thalys.com). Frankly speaking, we are searching for some cheap offers. I have found this "Thalys Day" among permanent offers (http://www.thalys.com/be/en/holiday-travel-and-special-offers/permanent-offers/thalys-day). In short, it says that one can have a return trip to Paris for 40e or 80 e. Ticket should be booked in advance. And here comes the trouble. I cannot figure out how to book tickets using this offer.
Selecting "Book" on the left page side it gives me some other ticket prices. I have tried multiple trains/dates/times and never I got the final price of either 40e or 80e for the round trip.
What do I do incorrectly? Do I understand something wrong?
Any feedback and advise will be much appreciated!

Thank you all,
Rina

I'd like to know if some VTer has been at this bed and breakfast. It is located at Saint Gilles (Le Parvis) - Porte de Halle. Could you explain to me where this area is. Is it far from Grand Place?

Thanks!

Who has the best pralines in Brussels? I would prefer artisan shops over large manufacturers; I can get those anywhere.

Hello!

Could you recommend a budget accomodation in the city? I mean a bed and breakfast or a similar place.

Thanks!

Hi,

Can anyone suggest the best way to get to Middelburg from Brussels National Airport? I am heading to Middelburg this sunday (29/03/09) and there seems to be some rail work over this weekend and I don't find any available train connection on the Brussels/Belgium rail website.. :(

Does anyone knows if taking a taxi is possible from Brussels-Belgium to Middelburg-Netherlands? and how much will that cost?!

We are planning to visit Brussels and then go to Copenhagen by bus. I just wondering that may be somebody know some cheap buses which are following to Denmark (Copenhagen) through Amsterdam.I am really want to visit Amsterdam as well!! Thanks in advance!!

If I am traveling from Brussels to Maastricht with an "Any Belgium Station" ticket is the ticket valid to the point of the final stop (Vise Belgium) before crossing the Dutch border? I am just trying to establish if I need to purchase an additional ticket from Liege to Maastricht or should it be a ticket from Vise to Maastricht? I know the price difference is maybe 2Euro but no need to spend it if I dont have to.

We (2 couples) will be traveling to Brussels in late July for 3 days & need some helpful advice. Where to stay - reasonably priced but nice hotel close to attactions, what to do - never been there, so want to see the major sights, where to eat - etc.

I know this is somewhat vague, but we do want to enjoy all aspects of our stay, and would love to have some good advice and tips. Thanks!!

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning a visit to Brussels this weekend and we (well me really!) are hoping to visit Waterloo. Can anyone give me some tips as to how to get there - by public transport?

Also,what bars would you recommend near the centre of the city that have a good selection of beers and a lively friendly atomosphere.

Many thanks,

Martin

Hello All,
I am planning a trip to Bruge and Amsterdam.
1 day in amsterdam and 2 days in Bruge.

I am booking a weekend return ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam for me and my partner.
I would have ideally liked to do Brussels - Amsterdam and Amsterdam to Bruge on the same day but this works out to be costlier.

I am returning the same day to Brussels at about 1 AM but the next train to Brugge is only at 7 AM.
I dotn want to book a room in Brussels. Can I wait int he Brussels railway station for 6 hours?
Are there any risks, safety issues or other problems?

anyonw who has been to Brussels or in Brussels, please let me know if there are any other cheap options available at the station.

Thanks in Advance
Sugu

i am proposing to travel from Mumbai (India) to France via Brussels on a Schenegan visa obtained from the French consulate. i would like to cover the stretch from Brussels to Paris by train. Do i need to obtain a transit visa for entering Brussels?

I am a new comer to Brussels. Just I would like to know is there any outlet malls available where I can buy cloths or any other stuff like eletronics can buy for inexpensive/reasonable prises? For example:, In USA, we can find several factory outlet malls where we can buy cloths from different brands like Nautica, POLO, Old Navy, etc., shoes from NIKE, Rebook, Addidas, etc. And also SONY, BOSE, etc. In these out let malls, we can buy stuff for reasonable prises. Is there any location where I can buy like above.

And also, is there any EURO shops where all the items in the shops available for 2EURO Like the way it is available in US. In US there are dollar shops where you can buy any item for one dollar only?

If you know any thing please let me know and help me.

I will be in Brussels for 2 weeks but looking for a two night side trip either air or rail. Have been to Paris. Any suggestions? Maybe a good place to spend St.Patrick's Day?

I'm staying in Brussels in mid-April, and want to visit Amsterdam for a day. What's the best/cheapest way to go about visiting the city without haveing to stay the night from Brussels?