
Good to know about Flanders
After 31st December 2020, rules on travel to EU countries from the UK are subject to change, more information on: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium and https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe-1-january-2021
Money
The Belgian currency unit is the EURO (€), just as in 19 other European countries. In most places you can pay cash, as well as with all major debit or credit cards (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Euro card). You can withdraw cash in banks or at a wide spread network of ATM’s. Foreign exchange traffic is not regulated. Get the latest exchange rates here.
Opening Hours
Most shops are open from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, although those hours may vary from store to store. Most shops are closed on Sundays, except Brussels at the Gallery St Hubert and gift shops near the Grand Place. In large cities such as Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges there are monthly Sunday shopping days, on which shops are usually open. Shops along the Flemish coast are also open on Sundays.
Electricity
The electric plugs in Belgium might be a bit different from those in your home country. You may need an adaptor of the type AC.220 volts. Plugs are continental 2-pin round.