The 11 Best Attractions & Theme Parks in Belgium

1.Historium Bruges Story and VR Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 1 day · from $30Our pick

At Bruges’ Historium on Market Square, follow Jacob, an apprentice to Jan van Eyck, through a 15th-century love story told with film, sets, and effects. Then explore hands-on exhibits and fly above medieval Bruges in virtual reality, with audio guides in 10 languages. Allow part of a day, and add the tower only if you want extra views.

“A definite must in Bruge! Wonderfully immersive and interesting. Staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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2.Historium Story + VR Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 369 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Step into medieval Bruges at the Historium on the Markt. Seven film-filled rooms tell a love story set during the city’s Golden Age, while an eight-minute VR ride lets you fly over the 15th-century town. Your ticket includes the exhibition, multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and panoramic terrace access, but not the tower.

“It was a cool thing to do with our kids (teens) and gave a great perspective of the city and it's long and important history. The VR portion was about 5 mins or so, but still worth it. The museum itself walks you through a story while teaching you about the city and it's history. Very unique approach!”

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3.Historium Bruges Medieval Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 220 reviews · 1 day · from $24

At Historium Bruges, you follow Jacob, an apprentice to Jan van Eyck, through a romantic medieval story told with film, sets, and special effects. Then explore an interactive exhibition about the city’s Golden Age. An audio guide is available in 10 languages, and the ticket is valid for one day.

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4.LEGO® Discovery Centre Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 148 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Bring children ages 2 to 12 to Brussels LEGO Discovery Centre for a full day of hands-on play across 12 activity zones. Build with millions of bricks, ride a LEGO train, see MINI WORLD, watch 4D films, and join workshops led by Master Model Builders. Adults must enter with a child, and socks are required for soft play.

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5.Aqualibi Water Park Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 127 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Spend a full day at Aqualibi, Belgium’s largest water park, with six slides, a wild river, wave pool, jacuzzis, and two children’s areas. Four newer slides begin from a 25-meter tower, including the Banzai tube ride, Wiki Wiki mat race, Pomakai whirlpools, and Waikiki speed slide. Admission is $42 per person.

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6.Historium Story Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 92 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Visit Bruges Historium for a one-hour journey through seven medieval themed rooms. Follow a love story set in the age of Jan van Eyck, with film, music, special effects, and an audio guide in ten languages. Your ticket also includes the exhibition and panoramic terrace, while the tower and virtual reality experience cost extra.

“Quite creepy walking though to different rooms and captured the atmosphere of the history and the time.”

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7.ZOO Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · from $39

Antwerp ZOO gives you a full day among gorillas, elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and more than 5,000 animals. Explore the 1843 zoo, visit the aquarium, reptile house, savannah exhibits, and great ape valley, then catch Dutch-language keeper talks and feeding times. The zoo is next to Antwerp Central Station and is wheelchair accessible.

“Great day out, animals well cared for and you can make a day out of it. Would recommend.”

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8.Planckendael ZOO Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 30 reviews · from $41

Spend a full day at Planckendael ZOO in Muizen, near Mechelen, walking through castle grounds and habitats linked to Africa, icy penguin waters, seals, birds of prey, and other animals. Your ticket includes the daily feeding program and skip-the-ticket-line entry. Plan paid parking, no pet access, and extra fees for pushchairs.

“chouette parc dans l'ensemble dommage qu'il n'y ai plus les biquette mouton que les tout petit pouvais toucher je ne les ai pas vu mais sinon c'était très chouette parcours assez facile”

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9.Historium Virtual Reality Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $14Best value

At Historium Brugge, you’ll use a virtual reality booth to return to 1435. Sail into the medieval port, fly over Market Square, and see Bruges from unusual angles during an intense 8 to 10 minute experience. This ticket covers VR only, not the Story visit, exhibition, or tower.

“The sale of this product was very misleading. This was only an 8 minute virtual reality tour. The one hour tour was not included.”

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10.Lichtaart: Bobbejaanland Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · from $32

Spend a full day at Bobbejaanland in Lichtaart, near Antwerp, Turnhout, and Hasselt. Your $32 ticket covers more than 40 indoor and outdoor attractions, including seven coasters, five water attractions, family rides, themed areas, and a covered play zone. Parking costs €13, while food and drinks are extra.

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11.AttractionPark and Dolphinarium at Boudewijn Seapark

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day at Boudewijn Seapark near Bruges, combining three animal presentations with about 20 outdoor rides, Bobo’s AquaSplash and a new indoor play area. The dolphinarium is covered, the park is wheelchair accessible, and seasonal opening hours matter. Parking costs an extra €10.

“Unfortunately, I don't recommend it! Extremely exorbitant prices! I thought it was a shame the indoor area was closed and there was no information posted about it. €120 for nothing! Really not recommended!”

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