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Belgium eSIM
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Proximus, Orange, Base.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Belgium: 9 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 9 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Proximus, Orange, Base.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Belgium cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Belgium travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Proximus, Orange, Base on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Belgium plans start at £4.10 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Belgium travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Moules-frites
Mussels steamed in white wine, shallots, and butter, served with thick-cut fries.
Brussels and coastal towns like Ostend
Carbonade flamande
A sweet-sour Flemish beef and onion stew cooked with Belgian beer.
Ghent, Bruges, and Brussels
Gaufre de Liège
A dense, chewy waffle with caramelized sugar crystals inside.
Street vendors across Liège and Brussels
Gaufre de Bruxelles
A light, crispy, rectangular waffle often dusted with powdered sugar.
Tea rooms in Brussels
Frites
Double-fried Belgian fries traditionally served in a paper cone with mayonnaise.
Fritkots (fry stands) nationwide
Waterzooi
A creamy stew originating from Ghent, traditionally made with fish or chicken.
Ghent
Croquettes aux crevettes
Crispy breaded croquettes filled with a creamy grey North Sea shrimp mixture.
Coastal regions and upscale brasseries
Mitraillette
A baguette loaded with fried meat, fries, and generous amounts of sauce.
Fritkots in Brussels and Wallonia
Speculoos
Spiced shortcrust biscuits commonly served alongside coffee.
Bakeries and cafes nationwide
Pralines
Belgian chocolate shells filled with soft fondant, ganache, or nut pastes.
Chocolatiers in Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp
Grand PlaceBrussels
The stunning central square surrounded by opulent guildhalls and the City Hall.
1-2 hours
AtomiumBrussels
An iconic 102-metre-tall modernist structure shaped like an iron crystal, offering panoramic views.
2 hours · book ahead
Historic Centre of BrugesBruges
A beautifully preserved medieval city known as the 'Venice of the North' with romantic canals.
Half day
GravensteenGhent
A heavily restored 12th-century castle complete with a moat, turrets, and medieval weaponry.
2 hours · book ahead
RubenshuisAntwerp
The former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, now a museum of his life and work.
2 hours · book ahead
Belfry of BrugesBruges
A medieval bell tower offering sweeping views over the city if you climb its 366 steps.
1-2 hours · book ahead
In Flanders Fields MuseumYpres
A deeply moving museum dedicated to the study of the First World War.
2-3 hours · book ahead
MAS (Museum aan de Stroom)Antwerp
A striking modern museum exploring Antwerp's connection to the world, featuring a free rooftop view.
3 hours
Caves of HanHan-sur-Lesse
A spectacular natural cave system accessed by a historic tram.
3 hours · book ahead
Royal Greenhouses of LaekenBrussels
A massive 19th-century greenhouse complex open to the public only three weeks a year in spring.
2 hours · book ahead
Train
SNCB/NMBS runs a dense, frequent, and reliable network connecting all major and minor cities.
€5-€20 per journey
Tram
Major cities have extensive tram networks; the Coast Tram connects the entire Belgian coastline.
€2.50 per ride
Metro
Brussels has a 4-line metro system that is the fastest way to cross the capital.
€2.10 (contactless)
Bus
De Lijn operates in Flanders, TEC in Wallonia, and STIB-MIVB in Brussels.
€2.50 per ride
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, Heetch
Widely used in Brussels but less prevalent or heavily restricted in other cities.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses and attractions are closed. Limited public transport. |
| Easter Monday | The Monday after Easter Sunday | Shops closed, some museums remain open. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Widespread closures of businesses and public offices. |
| Belgian National Day | July 21 | Festivities in Brussels, widespread closures elsewhere. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Public holiday; coastal areas may be extremely busy. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Many businesses closed; families visit cemeteries. |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Memorial services, especially in Ypres; general public holiday. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything is closed, transport heavily reduced. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.