Cities in Belgium
The most important cities in Belgium at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
A unique Belgian city, home to the modern, pedestrian-friendly university town of Louvain-la-Neuve and the historic settlement of Ottignies.
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Nivelles
Nivelles is a historic city in Walloon Brabant.
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Dinant
Dinant is picturesquely situated between steep cliffs and the Meuse River in Wallonia.
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Herk-de-Stad
Herk-de-Stad is a charming town in the Belgian province of Limburg, known for its fruit orchards and the historical Olmenhof park.
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Ghent
Ghent is a prominent university city in Flanders featuring a well-preserved medieval center.
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Verviers
Verviers is located in the Liège province and was once a global center for the wool industry.
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Landen
Landen, located in Flemish Brabant, is a small city with a rich history dating back to Roman times.
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Bruges
Bruges is famous for its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings.
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Aalst
Aalst is a Flemish city on the Dender River, famous for its vibrant carnival.
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Leuven
Leuven is a dynamic university city east of Brussels, home to the oldest university in the Benelux.
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Braine-le-Comte
A charming Walloon town in Belgium, Braine-le-Comte boasts a sloping Grand-Place and a historic church.
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Lommel
Lommel is located in the Limburg province and is famous for its sand deposits and the 'Lommel Sahara', a vast landscape of dunes.
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Mechelen
Mechelen is located in Flanders between Antwerp and Brussels, once serving as the capital of the Netherlands under Margaret of Austria.
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Antwerp
Antwerp is Belgium's second-largest city and home to one of the world's largest ports.
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Maaseik
Maaseik is a charming town on the Meuse river in Belgium, believed to be the birthplace of the famed Van Eyck painter brothers.
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Liège
Liège is the largest city in Wallonia and a historic center of the steel industry.
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La Louvière
La Louvière is an industrial city in the Hainaut province.
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Geraardsbergen
Geraardsbergen is located in East Flanders and is famous for the Wall of Geraardsbergen, a legendary climb in cycling.
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Charleroi
Charleroi is the economic hub of Wallonia and a major industrial city.
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Mons
Mons is a historic city in Wallonia and the cultural center of the Hainaut province.
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Aubange
Located at the triple border of Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, Aubange is a melting pot of cultures.
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Herstal
Herstal is an industrial city located just north of Liège.
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Mouscron
Mouscron is a city in Wallonia located right on the French border.
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Arlon
Arlon is the capital of the Luxembourg province and one of Belgium's oldest cities.
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Borgloon
Discover Borgloon, the historical heart of the Haspengouw region, famous for its blossoming orchards, innovative outdoor art, and a rich heritage as …
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Châtelet
Châtelet is a Walloon city on the Sambre River, east of Charleroi.
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Kortrijk
Kortrijk is a historic city on the Leie River in West Flanders.
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Geel
Geel is a city in the Antwerp province, globally renowned for its unique model of family-based care for psychiatric patients.
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Essen
Essen, a Belgian municipality on the Dutch border, is known for its beautiful nature reserves and cycling culture.
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Ypres
Ypres is a historic city in West Flanders that was almost completely destroyed during World War I.
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Tournai
Tournai is one of Belgium's oldest cities and was once the first capital of the Frankish Empire.
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Halle
Halle is located southwest of Brussels in Flemish Brabant.
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Sint-Kruis
Sint-Kruis is a green suburb of Bruges, featuring historic castles and parks.
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Wavre
Wavre is the capital of the Walloon Brabant province.
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Tongeren
Tongeren is considered the oldest city in Belgium and was a significant Roman center.
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Genk
Genk is a major industrial center in Limburg that grew significantly due to coal mining.
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Assebroek
Assebroek is a quiet, green suburb of Bruges, ideal for those seeking tranquility near the historic city.
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Hasselt
Hasselt is the capital of the Limburg province, known as the city of Jenever (gin).
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Seraing
Seraing is an industrial city located just south of Liège on the Meuse River.
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Merksem
Merksem is a vibrant district of Antwerp, known for the Sportpaleis venue and the Bredabaan, blending urban energy with proximity to the Port of Antw…
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Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is a Flemish city on the Scheldt River, famous for its magnificent town hall and historic tapestry industry.
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Vilvoorde
Vilvoorde is an industrial city north of Brussels on the Brussels-Scheldt canal.
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Lessines
Lessines is a charming Walloon town, renowned for the medieval hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and as the birthplace of …
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Mol
Mol is located in northern Belgium in the Kempen region.
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Diest
Diest is a historic fortified town in Flemish Brabant, renowned for its rich heritage, its beguinage (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and its beautifu…
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Binche
Binche is a Walloon city globally famous for its unique carnival.
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Tienen
Tienen is located in Flemish Brabant and is known as Belgium's 'sugar city'.
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Ostend
Ostend is the largest city on the Belgian coast and a major seaport.
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Eupen
Eupen is the capital of the German-speaking Community of Belgium.
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Beringen
Beringen is a city in the Limburg province, significantly shaped by coal mining.
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What are the largest cities in Belgium?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.