Bradt Guide Northern Belgium: Flanders, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp Beer, Food & WWI Travel

BRADT'S NORTHERN BELGIUM: FLANDERS WITH BRUSSELS, BRUGES, GHENT AND ANTWERP (2nd Edition)

This award-winning Bradt guide remains the definitive, standalone resource for the fascinating region of Northern Belgium. Expertly written by long-time resident Emma Thomson, this second edition offers insider knowledge and cultural depth unmatched by generic guides.

More Than Just a City Guide:

• Culinary Excellence & Beer Culture: Explore the region's famed dining scene—home to more Michelin-starred restaurants per head than France—and delve into the world of Belgian beer. Includes a guest contribution from Tim Webb (author of Good Beer Guide: Belgium) and a rare interview with the monks who brew the revered Westvleteren Trappist beer at Sint-Sixtus Abbey.

• In-Depth Brussels: Beyond the Grand-Place, the guide provides unparalleled coverage of Brussels’ outer communes, revealing off-the-beaten-track eateries, kooky museums (including the famous Underpants Museum!), and newly revised restaurant listings. Also features detailed walking tours of Brussels city centre.

• Culture, Art, and History: Discover the medieval glory of Bruges and Ghent, the port culture of Antwerp, and the region’s deep historical roots. New features cover WWI information offices and permanent artworks in Flanders Fields, alongside eyewitness accounts of life during WWII.

• Practical Travel Perks: Includes essential, up-to-date information on the new Brussels Airlines 'Hi Belgium Pass', a nationwide Belgian rail pass, and details on the best Christmas markets in the north.

From the sandy North Sea coast to the charm of its many quaint villages and the beauty of its official national park and nature reserves, Bradt’s Northern Belgium is the ultimate, authoritative guide to the Flemish region.