Train information

• The national railway company is Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen
  (NMBS) / Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB): www.b-rail.be
• Train types: Thalys (THA), Fyra, InterCity Express (ICE), TGV and Eurostar (E*)
  (international high speed trains), reservations required; Intercity (IC), InterRegio (IR)
  and Local (L), reservations not required.
• Bikes are allowed on most trains upon purchase of a special bike ticket. For some
  international trains a reservation is required. Trains do not always have a dedicated
  space for bikes; leave it in the vestibule area or consult the ticket inspector.

Ferries, ships, buses… everything but train

The train is the best option to travel around the country, but if you need domestic
buses look for TEC (www.infotec.be) and De Lijn (www.delijn.be).

Food and drink

Eat Belgian chocolate; Mosselen met Friet (mussels are a local speciality and are
usually served with fries); Waffl es ( Gaufres in French or Wafels in Dutch) are also
popular.
Drink Belgian beer: the country is world famous for the huge variety on offer!

 

Accommodation

The Local Hostel Association: www.laj.be (Les Auberges de Jeunesse). Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are everywhere.
Camping: www.campingbelgique.be (Walloon and Brussels region). www.camping.be (Flanders,Dutch only).

Travel information

• Local Tourism Board: www.visitbelgium.com
• Check out: www.xpats.com (the best ‘newsweekly’ about Belgium).