I am currently waiting for my F-card to arrive so I can drive around more easily. I want to explore some off-beat or lesser-known places in Belgium to see some nature and history. Which small cities are worth visiting in Belgium ?
namur_greeneryWhich small cities are worth visiting in Belgium
namur_greeneryAccepted answer
love_belgium_xMechelen, Dinant, and Tournai are sooo easy to get to from Brussels by train if u don't want to drive. Durbuy is one of the smallest towns in the world and is lovely, but if u want real Ardennes vibes u should check out Bouillon, Malmedy, or Rochefort. Bruges is way too touristy for me, go there only if u want photos of pretty buildings and chocolate shops
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waterloo_chicActually, Durbuy felt a bit lacking in atmosphere compared to La Roche-en-Ardenne !! The latter felt much more authentic to me
realist_bxl2Gent is a great option for a historic atmosphere that still feels lived-in by locals ! It is much more authentic than the tourist hubs
marketing_bruges_manAntwerp is also a solid choice if u like high-end dining mixed with historic and modern styles. Great vibes there too. Cheers
vibe_check_be_proDepends. Gent is actually great for anyone wanting to see a castle right in the city center.