Thinking about heading to brussels for 1.5 days in mid-february by train and wondering about food tours, cash vs card, tourist traps and the good beer
Haha_BelgiumIs February a good time to visit Brussels?
Haha_BelgiumAccepted answer
OldSchooler_74It depends on what you want. Good for museums and festivals on a budget since hotel rates are lowest of the year, especially on weekends. You can catch the Bright Brussels light festival or the Carnival of Binche if you are around. But for a first trip it is not the best time for outdoor terraces or sunny days. The weather is just gloomy, damp, and rainy, and it lacks that festive feeling from December. Expect 7°C during the day and it drops to 1°C at night
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love_belgium_xThe constant grey weather makes the locals seem sooo much more irritable 😠
leuven_dev_newbieA museum exhibition and a concert were what I went to last year during that time! It was better to stay inside and avoid the rain - really helpful for the mood
logistics_and_lagerActually, the city is much quieter with way fewer tourists (it is much easier to get a table at a good spot) during this month. 🍺
vibe_check_be_proLayers. Always wear layers and bring proper boots for walking if you head towards the countryside.