Stories

Dieric Bouts is at home in Leuven. You can find this Flemish Primitive all over the world, but only in his home city of Leuven do you really get to know him.

Flanders its many treasures. This autumn, taste the joy of pleasant walks, culinary highlights, cycling heritage, our iconic beers and a special Flemish Master.

Belgian beer: Flanders pride, UNESCO world heritage. Discover the very best breweries, pubs, beer restaurants and other must-dos for your trip to Flanders here.

The North Sea, the Scheldt, the Lys, creeks and ponds. Flanders' water assets give character to our landscape. Nature's beauty awaits you.

Rolling landschape. The eye-catching blossoms, idyllic vines, cherries, apples and pears all make it taste even sweeter. Flanders, a fruity break and a delight.

When the sun shines, Flanders sparkles just a little bit more than ever. Art, culture, 67 kilometres of coastline, Flanders Fields, cycling, walking pleasures.

James Ensor, the artistic patron saint of Ostend. His name is linked to this coastal city. A day in Ostend is a dream introduction to Ensor's universe;

Is walking in your blood? Do you get up early every weekend to scrub your hiking boots for yet another exploration of our countryside? Long-distance routes.

The Flemish Masters made Flanders one of the world's most cultural regions. Jan and Hubert van Eyck, Peter Paul Rubens, Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

When you walk through Flanders, keep your eyes and ears open. After all, the landscape tells many stories.

Cycling, beer culture, culinary heights, wonderful science museum, untouched nature, recreated landscapes. Six highlights for a fulfilling spring in Flanders.

The power of nature only reveals itself when all the noise dies down. This is why Flanders' quiet areas are the perfect setting for a truly relaxing walk.

A bicycle, a bicycle, my kingdom for a bicycle. Shakespeare's masterpiece Richard III would sound different if it were set in Flanders.

Culture, heritage, history are everywhere you look in Flanders. Within the walls of stately museums, but also outside, in our magnificent open-air museums.

They were once home to women who were quite possibly the very first feminists. Today, Flanders’ beguinages still exude an atmosphere of peace and contemplation.

There is so much more heritage to discover besides the heritage on UNESCO’s list.

The end-of-year period as the most wonderful time of the year. Wonderful time in Flanders. Winter beers, the Flemish Primitives, Endless cycling.

When it comes to heritage, Flanders is as rich as the sea is deep.

A pioneer, an artistic great and a key figure in modern art history, James Ensor. The legacy of this modern master is spread across the whole world.

Delicious, unpretentious and increasingly popular, street food is being recognised as a part of culture. Especially in Flanders.

Flemish Masters come Van Eyck, Bruegel, Rubens set the world ablaze in their respective time periods. home of heritage, a canvas for street art.

In Flanders you don't have to choose between contemporary art and experience unspoilt nature. Flanders have them both.

Where to find Flanders’ hidden flower carpet or a mining site reclaimed by nature? Explore the best views of Flanders through the eyes of a photographer.