The first weekend in September is the traditional time for the Belgian beer festival. In Brussels, connoisseurs of the foamy drink are expected, capable of many hours of tastings. If you think you know everything about beer, be sure to come - at least one of the 1000 varieties presented will surely surprise you.
Get a Schengen visa before packing your bags. For her, you will need a valid passport, which expires no earlier than six months after the intended trip. In addition, you need a travel voucher or hotel reservation confirmation. Please note that it is more difficult to book a hotel during the beer weekend - it is better to do it in advance. Don't forget to take out insurance.
You can get to Brussels by plane. Several airlines fly from Moscow: Aeroflot, Brussels Airlines, etc. If you do not have experience of independent travel in Europe, contact a travel agency offering a tour to the beer festival. Here they will draw up documents and book a hotel, and, if necessary, offer a ready-made travel package.
If you are confident in your own abilities, plan the route yourself. The festival has its own website with a list of recommended hotels in different price categories. Here you can also find a program of events and places to visit. Museums, monuments, theaters and even the most interesting shops - all of them await you in your free time from tastings. The site has its own virtual store where you can order a transport card or a ticket to the museum.
The festival takes place in the square near the Grand Place, in the very center of Brussels. Tasting booths are set up here where brewers will advertise their drinks. And, of course, everything proposed can be tasted. Prices are affordable - a large mug will cost 2-5 euros, depending on the type of beer. Here you can also have a bite - all kinds of pretzels, shrimps and other snacks for every taste. But it's better to buy a good steak or mussels with fried potatoes and salad - a huge portion costs no more than 10 euros. A walk through the beer fair is absolutely free.
