Monday, December 18, 2006

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.

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