The BELvue Museum offers a theme-based tour covering Belgium and its history. BELvue chooses to introduce Belgium in seven themes: Democracy, prosperity, solidarity, pluralism, migration, language and Europe. Through modern, visually-pleasing and interactive scenography, visitors learn about the “flat country”, its history, its culture and its specificities. 

Visit the Coudenberg Palace

Coming to the Coudenberg Palace, you will enjoy an underground tour discovering the palace of Charles V. You will discover the Rue Isabelle and the old structures of the main buildings of the former palace of Brussels, which are now the foundations for today’s royal district and other fascinating structures with their own stories dated all the way to the 12th century.

Renovated from the 17th century, the Museum of Folk Life presents a simulation of a village at the time with a classroom, a millinery, a pharmacy, a confectionery shop, a grocery shop, etc. The upper floor is used for temporary exhibitions. You can relax in the museum inn, 'De Zwarte Kat' (The Black Cat) or in the garden, where you can try out traditional folk and children's games on the terrace.

Take a tour through the wondrous world of beer at the Halve Maan brewery. The brewery tour will show you where and how beer has been brewed and how it’s currently brewed. Once you’ve arrived at the top of the brewery, there’s a 360 view of Bruges for you to enjoy. When you’ve descended along some kettles and barrels, you’ll be treated to a delicious, unfiltered, ‘Brugse Zot Blond’.

Enjoy a cosy lunch at the restaurant of the famous brewery De Halve Maan and taste the hearty typical Belgian dish - Flemish beef stew with home-brewed dark beer sauce and Belgian fries. 

The Liberty of Bruges functioned as a court of justice between 1795 and 1984. Today the city archives are stored here. They safeguard Bruges’ written memory. The ticket includes a visit to Bruges’ City Hall, which is one of the oldest in the Low Countries. It is from here that the city has been governed for more than 600 years. Several authentic works of art and documents of the city are displayed in the museums.

Bourgogne des Flandres plays a very special role in the Belgian beer heritage. It is a typical example of the Flemish beer blending tradition with old and young beer being mixed judiciously to achieve a perfect balance. The visit will take you to every stage of beer brewery and a full history of this special beer.

In the MAS you will become acquainted with Antwerp in the world and with the world in Antwerp. Use all your senses to discover the city’s rich past, the river and the port. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and be surprised by the many large and small details of this architectural gem. Enjoy the latest temporary exhibition at your pace together with your visit at the MAS.

Welcome aboard! You can get a breath of fresh air on the outside deck or sit together with your travel partners in the cosy atmosphere of the indoor lounge, as you enjoy the tranquillity of the river and the beautiful view of the Antwerp skyline and the banks of the Scheldt.

Explore 10 interactive rooms and discover the history of the brewery, the unique connection with the city of Antwerp and the origin of the iconic De Koninck ‘Bolleke’. Beer is still brewed on-site today; nowhere in the world is it possible to walk through an active brewery the way as you can at De Koninck!

Have you always wanted to know more about beer? Come enjoy our beer tasting session for individuals at Bier Central where you get to taste 4 beers on tap: a Bolleke Koninck, a Rodenbach, and a Chimay or Westmalle. With our thoroughly written info sheet, you will know more about the beer heritage of Belgium.