What to do in Brussels when it rains?

Updated June 15, 2023 by pierre

Brussels in the rain… what to do even on a Sunday?

The weather statistics prove it, in Brussels, he rains between 150 and 220 days a year. Suffice to say, the Belgian weather has just put a damper on the atmosphere because Belgium is one of the rainiest capitals in Europe. Don't worry too much, given the number of tourists who roam the city, the Belgian capital has everything planned for rainy days. Note, on the contrary it can also be very hot in Brussels!

Don't pack your bags in fourth gear, a trip to Brussels needs to be prepared. Take the time to spot activities in case of bad weather. This will allow you to get your head out of the water by pulling out your program if the weather turns bad.

Thanks to InsideBrussels.be, you will dodge the raindrops thanks to our super national anti-drachma program: " What to do in Brussels when it rains? » On the menu: historical sites, original museums, brunch and small remains warm and various activities. It's raining, it's wet, it's a frog party, pack your bags, we're getting to the heart of the matter. If you go to the restaurant, be sure to spot the covered terraces.

If you are in Brussels for a day, head to the Galleries Saint-Hubert. You will be dry close to the Grand Place.

1. In the rain in Brussels with the children: easy!

Am Stram Gram Bookstore, a bookstore where the children will forget the rain and will not see the time pass. A nice little selection of scary books, manual activity kits, the play corner, the school corner or the disguise corner. If it's really raining and you're in Brussels with your children, you'll find something to keep them busy. 1 rue General Mac Arthur, 1180 Uccle, +33 (0)2 345 81 85
A children's museum? Try the children's museum, a magical place that offers a variety of activities – educational but fun.
stardust park is the largest indoor playground in Brussels! Stardust Park is the ideal place for rainy days with children in Brussels.

2. No rain in the kitchen: take lessons

When it's raining, better stay inside, why don't you take a cooking class? Marion to test for you Mmmmm! Whether you are a beginner cook, the next winner of the show "Le Meilleur pâtissier" or simply a great foodie, the Mmmmh store and its cooking classes are likely to please you. And even more if it rains.

Several museums will make you happy in case of rain: Magritte Museum , the aquariums of Brussels, the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Museum of Music. Some days the museums are free in Brussels. Chances are it will be a rainy day!

Magritte Museum in Brussels (c) photo Natalia Trofimova unsplash

Don't miss the precious museum pass. It offers access for one year to many museums for free!

4. Get warm when it rains, the thermal baths in Brussels

The people of Brussels love the thermal baths. Could it be because they are not afraid to get wet? In any case, if you too, you will have something to do on rainy days. To name just a few, the best known thermal baths are: Waer Waters, Limelette Castle ou Dolce la Hulpe

Go to the thermal baths when it rains in Brussels

5. If it's raining this Sunday: have brunch warm

From the bottom of your bed, you see the raindrops streaming down the tiled floor. Don't worry, on Sunday it's never too late for lunch. Here are some cool places that will be perfect to welcome you with a hearty brunch after waking up late. Also take a look at Marion's article which tells us about the Brunch at Les Filles Culinary Pleasures in Brussels near the Marolles.

6. In the cinema, you don't see the weather or the rain gone by

Brussels has a lot of movie theater. Even if you don't like the blog busters poster, you will have the possibility to rediscover the pleasure of going to see a film thanks to off-piste cinema. Gaby from InsideBrussels to test for you the different cinemas in Brussels: La Cinématek, adventure cinema, actor's studio and many others.

Go to the cinema in Brussels when it rains

7. Take advantage of the rain to make a souvenir film with your photos & videos!

It is raining?! This is the perfect time to sort through your most beautiful photos and videos. Holidays, weddings, skiing… We always have too many! So much so that we no longer know how to print them... Why not also create your souvenir film? If editing your video is not easy, we invite you to take a look at the startup's website Rushmix. Whether for you or as a gift, the Rushmix editing team selects your most beautiful shots and produces a film of cinematic quality. It is possible to f make a film of your weekend to several and even to share the note!

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