Mini Europe in Brussels

Mini Europe is a popular family destination in Brussels. Located in the Heysel area of northern Brussels – Bruparck, Mini Europe houses over 300 doll-sized versions of the most famous European monuments including the Eiffel Tower and Acropolis. This classy village reproduces the distinctive cities and sites of Europe to a distance that can be comfortably walked in an hour or so.

Mini Europe has drawn over three million visitors since its opening. Here, you will fell overwhelmed by the world around you. You may stroll past the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben; keep an eye on the gondolas go sailing by in Venice and the drama of the dismantling of the Berlin Wall unfolding. Also found in Bruparck are a variety of themed restaurants, economical Brussels hotels and IMEX movie theater playing movies in English as well and Oceade, a tropically heated water park.

Mini Europe also incorporates the European Space of interactive multimedia games for children and a European Union information office. Although open daily, the park closes each year from January to March as new cities and monuments are put onto the mini map. It’s an ideal venue for your New Year Celebration with your family and friends.

What to do in Brussels

Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, is one of the most underrated of Western Europe's capitals, due to lack of travel information about the country. The capital is the seat of the European Union and the Nato. Belgium is world known for its high quality chocolates and 400 different kinds of beer. It encompasses all that and a heritage that dots its skyline in the shape of beautiful architectural masterpieces. There is much more than that.

Just have a look what are the things you opt to do during your Brussels stay:

Ice skating

The city becomes a hub of skating in the winter. You can head to Marché aux Poissons near the Grand Place to experience one of the world's most picturesque ice skating rinks, set up for just a few weeks in December.

Golf

Among the many golf courses in and around Brussels, the 18-hole Royal Amicale Golf Club is a standout.

Cross-country

The hilly Ardennes in southeastern Belgium are the country's winter playground. Cross-country skiing is the main attraction.

Swimming

Brussels offers a dozen public pools for water nymphs and visitors who have overindulged in fine chocolate and need to lose a few kilos.

Indoor games

Fancy a game of tennis in Kim or Justine's home country? There are a range of indoor activities available in town, and not just for the pros, from gyms to courts set aside for squash and tennis.

Chess

If you are feeling more cerebral, you can head to Le Greenwich, an old world cafe known for its no-holds-barred chess tournaments.

Cycling

Cycling in Brussels is not for the faint-hearted, although there are some bike lanes around.

Jogging

There are excellent jogging routes through beautiful greenways such as Parc de Bruxelles and Parc du Cinquantenaire.

If you don’t feel like missing these activities, start packing now, coz you may find yourself in the queue wondering for the similar actions. Try and feel more comfortable after booking your hotel room in Brussels.

Delights of Brussels

The good thing about Brussels is that you can hop on a train to go to Antwerp and Ghent, which are much more fun and happening. Some of the must visit sites include Instrumental Music Museum, Grand Place, Atomium, flea markets, classical concert, parks and Cartoon Museum which are treat to watch.

Delicious seafood in restaurants, Cafes and bars make this city stirring and lively. Cafes and pubs are popular spots amongst the tourists where visitors like to go in the night. The capital city is world famous for its high quality chocolates and 400 different kinds of beer. You will find the forest almost on you doorstep. Designer shops and comic strips are other things that allure people to visit this vivacious city.

May to September is the best period for the travelers to visit Brussels. Although one can holiday at any time of the year as the mercury don’t go too high or dip too low. However, November and March witnessed a fall in number of tourists because of wretched weather and during this time hotels in Brussels are easily available in comparison to the summer season. So, don’t miss the chance to cheer fun filled excitement of Brussels.