La Bourse, Brussels — Travelrags

National GeographicSep 1

This region of northern Belgium is overflowing with breweries. Some open their doors for tastings, guided tours and overnight stays.

Neoclassical building housing Belgian Beer World.

10 things in this story

Belgian Beer WorldMuseumInteractive museum about the history of beer culture.
La BourseSightNeoclassical building housing Belgian Beer World.
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KraneveldhoeveHotelHaacht, BelgiumFarmhouse brewery hotel with a tasting room.
HopspotRestaurantEvergem, BelgiumMicrobrewery offering stays and brewing workshops.
Brouwerij Van SteenbergeBarEvergem, BelgiumBrewery founded in 1784, supporting local farmers.

La Bourse