Dear Friend of Flanders,

Flanders and Brussels are ready, willing and able to welcome visitors. As you would expect, some additional measures are currently in place, in order to ensure the safety of everyone. 

If you are travelling to Flanders, Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium for a duration of 48 hours or more, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form, within the 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium. 

Wearing of a mask is compulsory for anyone over the age of 12 in confined public spaces, including shops, museums, theatres, on public transport, when moving about in restaurants, and in streets and other public areas in some cities; it is therefore recommended to carry a mask with you at all times. People are expected to keep a social distance of 1.5m (5ft). 

Most visitor attractions, bars, restaurants and cafés are now open, with extra safety measures. Some museums/galleries are only accepting visitors with advance reservations, therefore please check in advance the measures in place at specific places you plan to visit. It is strongly recommended to make reservations for restaurants. 

Look up more detailed information regarding the safety measures in place across Belgium.

We hope to welcome you soon, with twice the heart, love and hospitality. As ever, you are most welcome! 

Warm regards,
VISITFLANDERS.

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Belgian beer brewers

Rosa Merckx

Many aficionados view Belgium as the fatherland of beer, especially since our brewing heritage dates back many centuries, yet still provides influence and inspiration to modern-day brewers. Beer is a part of our DNA, and the historic significance of our beer culture is even recognised by UNESCO, who inscribed the Belgian beer culture to their list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2016.

Traditional brewing techniques

Our top brewmasters still use the same techniques that have been passed down for generations, continually preserving the unique characters of our beers. Rochefort, Achel, Chimay, Duvel, Orval, Westmalle: these are just some of the world-renowned breweries that have helped to make Belgian beers household names across the globe.

Belgian craft beer

The passion of today’s brewers has also seen a new wave of innovative craft brewers, who are redefining how the world perceives Belgian beer. Whether its crowdfunded beers, microbreweries, or single batch brews there’s no doubt that our craft brewers are helping to add a vibrant new depth to Belgium’s beer offering.

You create beer like an artist would create a painting

Belgium’s first female head brewer Rosa Merckx – Liefmans
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