The best souvenirs from Belgium

There’s nothing like bringing some home with you from your holiday that will remind you of the fantastic time you had, and if you are planning a holiday to Belgium there are plenty of amazing souvenirs to choose from that will do just that. Whether you want a treat for yourself, or to surprise friends and family, these souvenirs from Belgium are sure to do the trick.

Belgian chocolate

No trip to Belgium is complete without trying some Belgian chocolate, and ensuring that you buy some to bring home with you is a must. You are sure to stumble across this sweet treat no matter where you’re staying, but some of the country’s main cities, like Bruges, will have more choice.

You’ll find that chocolatiers will be happy to let you try different samples to help you decide what to buy, and you can choose to have your favourites weighed into a bag, as a bar, or even in a fancy gift box. Belgian chocolate makes a great gift, so it could be a good idea to stock up for Christmas or Easter too!

Belgian beer

Another top Belgian staple is their world-famous beer, and you’ll find that bottles of the local brews are very reasonable for their quality. You’ll discover opportunities to attend beer tasting tours in breweries across Belgium, and may bars offer tasting platters so you can try a selection of their hundreds of different options too. Belgian beers often come with branded glasses, si keep an eye out for these when buying souvenirs too.

Belgian lace

The best inedible Belgian souvenir is definitely the country’s intricate lace, and this can be bought in the form of everything from coasters to tablecloths. If lace interests you, you’ll sometimes be able to see it being made in authentic shops, and can marvel at the amount of hard work and detail that goes into making each piece.

Now that you know what great souvenirs you can bring back from Belgium, order your free holiday brochures and start planning your trip today.

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