Flanders, or the Dutch-speaking northern part Belgium, to give it its English name, has plenty to offer visitors, full of culture, attractions and fun! Major cities like Bruges, Genk and Ghent are packed with things to do, and the lesser -known places are full of interest too. To start with, there’s the coastal region, which not too many people know about, but towns like Oostende and Knokke-Heist are well worth a visit. When you imagine coming to Belgium to visit famous places, what immediately spring to mind are attractions like the Grand Place in Brussels and the Groeningmuseum in Bruges, both of which are fantastic, but there are plenty of other things to do too. Think of Flanders with an open mind and you’ll have a memorable trip.
Renting holiday apartments in Flanders
There’s really no need to book expensive hotels, especially when you can get an authentic experience in apartments in Flanders. You get a whole lot more with Flanders apartments, including the privacy and flexibility you just don’t get from hotels. Cook your own meals in the kitchen, chill out in the private living space and create that home from home feel with holiday accommodation from HouseTrip.
Where to stay in Flanders
There are plenty of options for where to stay in Flanders when you book self-catering accommodation from HouseTrip. If you love big cities you will adore staying in holiday rentals in some of Belgium’s most popular cities like Bruges, Genk, Ghent and Antwerp. These Flanders apartments give you the chance to stay in the heart of the community and experience Belgian city life. There are plenty of other apartments and cottages in Flanders in quieter towns and cities like Aartrijke and Damme, amongst others. You can also stay really close to the French border and right on the coast in major ports like Zebrugge and Oostende. It’s just down to you to have a look at the apartments and villas in Flanders, see what catches your eye and then look forward to your trip.
Flanders with the family
Flanders is a great place to come on a family holiday. You have the major cities like Antwerp and Bruges and all they have to offer, but you can also take the kids to more remote towns and cities to experience a different way of life. Head to the Belgian countryside to get outdoors, play some golf and enjoy long bike rides. For a really fun day out you should take the family to Antwerp to laugh and play at Pirateneiland. There is so much on offer for a memorable trip and your family rental will be a huge part of that. One of the ways of making it really authentic is to have a go at cooking traditional Belgian dishes like waffles and anything involving beautiful Belgian chocolate in your kitchen.
