Explore Brussels
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium. The city is full of Art Deco taverns, unique Flemish art, towering Gothic cathedrals, and quaint guild houses.
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Language Spoken
French and Dutch are most widely spoken in Brussels.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 15€v (R300) and at a more exclusive restaurant expect to pay around 60€ (R1198).Drinks
Domestic and imported beers are priced at around 4€ (R80).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3€ (R60) and 2€v (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Brussels uses unified public transport tickets. It is advised to buy a MOBID card for 5€ (R100) and load credits onto the card at kiosks located at the bus and train stations. A one hour ticket will be around 2€ (R40) and an 24 hour ticket around 8€ (R160).Things to do in Brussels
The top attractions to visit in Brussels are Grand Place, Musee des Beaux-Arts d,Ixelles, Musee Constantin Meunier, Happy Day Art & Live, and Train World. Tourists always enjoy a beer tour and the nightlife of Brussels,
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Warm Top
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Brussels need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.