Apart from being the centre of European politics, Brussels has a fascinating and old history that dates back to the 11th century when it began as a small dukedom the size of the current downtown area. In 1830 Belgium became independent and Brussels became the capital of Belgium under a new king and parliament. Find out more about the interesting facts of Belgium through a mixture of facts, history, cultural traditions and political infrastructure.
Brussels fact file
Time zone: GMT +1
Climate: Brussels has a temperate climate with four seasons spanning the whole year. Temperatures are relatively mild during the whole year with the average low at 1°C in winter and only 23°C in summer. Winds tend to be slightly stronger in winter but the most constant weather pattern would be rainfall. Snow is possible but doesn’t occur very often.
Average temperatures: Feb Mar
3º 7º
Airport: Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA)
Passport & visa requirements: US and Australian Passport holders require a valid passport with 90 days duration but do not require a visa. All EU Member states require a valid ID. Any other nationality should check with their local Belgian Embassy. A visa invitation template will be available from your TFI Project Manager.
Currency: Euro
Language: French, Dutch & German
