Top Zaventem Car Tours: See Belgium Your Way

Getting to see Belgium by car? It’s like getting to make your own adventure flick, very having the option to stop whenever something grabs you, and almost getting completely lost in places nobody posts about on social media. Instead of sticking to group tours where the schedule is set for you, taking your rental for a spin is very a nice chance to actually make memories. Now, if you’re starting off nearby the spot that is Brussels Airport (Zaventem), this guide can be rather your treasure map.

1. The “Historically Cool” Route: Leuven, Mechelen & Beyond

If you think of getting off the plane and just suddenly find yourself between places covered with old stuff, you should arguably head on out towards Leuven (a short twenty-minute ride to the east of Zaventem). Leuven seems to be home to like this quite cool university that’s been chilling there for about six centuries. And actually, the main square? Picture-perfect with old-style architecture, cafes, very filled with the smell of pretty good Belgian fries. After Leuven, point your car towards Mechelen. It seems to be a really overlooked treasure, which very has streets just made for strolling. You may want to check out Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral; you’ll notice that it stands very tall and it’s very hard to not look at. Fun fact, apparently – you can actually climb to the top and look all around!

2. The “Chocolate & Beer” Drive: A Taste of Flanders

Anyone want anything very Belgium in one ride? From Zaventem, point your car at Aalst (which is sort of west), next hug the Flemish countryside for a bit as you head sort of toward Ghent. Just saying ‘Ghent’ makes it sound a bit magical, right? Ghent turns out is exactly what a historical Belgian spot is very supposed to be: canals everywhere, lots of bridges just trying to get crossed, and buildings from what very much looks like old fairy tales. Now the stuff very important? Stopping at some chocolate stores to stock up and finding local pubs to actually taste different beers. By the way, this isn’t a race; pretty enjoy the smells, views, and tastes. After stuffing yourself to oblivion, and possibly singing too loudly while you get back in your car, make a slight detour to some smaller towns on your drive towards Zaventem. Like Tervuren; that seems like very one of those spots only folks from Belgium actually know, which really is all the charm that’s ever needed. Another benefit of this very cool chocolate and beer tour is being close enough for a tour and fast transport back to the Airport should you be flying back the next day.

3. The “Ardennes Adventure”: Nature’s Getaway

You want forests instead of buildings, but still need the road beneath your tires? Go to the Ardennes, right past the city of Liège which sort of feels like Belgium’s best-kept secret. You want stunning landscapes that go pretty on for miles? Here’s the place to find it. You have that desire to feel like you’re in a movie with medieval towns, then visit spots that have old castles like Bouillon Castle – rumor is, it once belonged to a chap involved with the Crusades. Do remember, this area has roads with turns all over, some that head up steep slopes, so you will want to keep those hands placed firmly on the steering wheel. When you’re driving here, the thing you very have to do is to stop from time to time. This means, try taking a walk, looking at views or very simply enjoying a packed lunch next to what feels like some faraway stream that is free of anyone else. This ride can really recharge those batteries if you want an outdoor rush and nature’s the drug of choice. Just imagine not worrying so much about where the office is and more about just which little birds will fly by next.

4. The “Coastal Escape”: Brussels to the Sea

You know what’s quite nice about Belgium? Very short travel times. It turns out is very realistic to be done in one day. How about heading over to the shoreline of Belgium near Oostende, from Zaventem Airport? Once on the beach, this area is completely very different from all the historical spots we talked about just a short moment ago; with salty breezes coming to tickle the nose and the waves all going boom. This coastal region does have many parts which appear to be for seeing stuff too. Very check out Knokke-Heist if fancy shopping is your poison or De Haan if some cute coastal towns strike your nerve more, this isn’t so bad to accomplish. Now when taking off from Zaventem in order to catch a coastal adventure, feel liberated and grab the open roads; then go and breathe sea air at the earliest opportunity! Have fries dipped in mayonnaise for dinner! Sounds sort of liberating doesn’t it?

5. “Brussels Unfiltered”: City Tour with a Twist

Don’t really fancy going so far away from Zaventem, for something sort of very like a trip? I mean who says adventures must completely rack up the kilometer counts? What happens if there is an agenda of a full-on Brussels exploration instead? Okay here’s the tip! See the Grand Place quickly, so it’s almost going to catch all tourist eyes; go to the quirky, crazy and amusing statues of Manneken Pis for one or two snaps, even get some local street food just nearby Sainte-Catherine. If these quickie stops start, for example make you sort of hungry, simply move elsewhere. But don’t only see stuff – hear tales! Instead just drive by, locate tour guides who go slowly across streets to talk, next sort of listen while sipping one thing nice inside those streets-side cafes or get yourself absorbed in Brussels history browsing galleries which hide near the main hotspots. And yes, drive across the European district to consider things done or not. Is this Brussels at max intensity levels without leaving nearby streets? Possibly you’ll love your decision, definitely!