Campervan hire in Belgium

Motorhome Rental Belgium

Belgium, which belonged to the "Netherlands" until 1830 and thus became independent, has been part of numerous tribes and dioceses over the past millennia.  Belgium is known for various delicacies, including chocolates, waffles, fries and many types of beer. The now world-famous word 'spa' is a Belgian concept and comes from the town of Spa, which is known for its historic baths.

Besides photogenic cities and culinary delights, Belgium has several outstanding nature reserves, such as the Hoge Kempen National Park and the Hoge Venen.

Belgium is a rather densely populated country, with over 11 million inhabitants in an area of 30,000 square kilometres.

Fun Facts

• Belgian beer is legendary - The brews of Belgium have even been declared ‘intangible cultural heritage’ by UNESCO.
• Belgium is famous for its comics - Tintin, Suske en Wiske and even the famous Lucky Luke are all comics of Belgian origin.
• Belgium has no official language - Three languages are spoken in Belgium, namely Dutch, French and German. There is no official language that applies to all Belgians.

Camping in Belgium

It sounds tempting to pitch your tent everywhere, to park your motorhome hire in Belgium at random in the wooded Ardennes or along the elongated coastline, but unfortunately, this is a utopia in Belgium. Wild camping is prohibited and you will have to find an official campsite suitable for campervans. You can do anything in Belgium, depending on your interests. For city trips, it is best to travel to the medieval Bruges and Ghent, where the wonderful Castle Gravensteen and old facades demand attention. Beach lovers will enjoy seaside resorts such as Knokke-Heist and Ostend, while the east of Belgium is the best place to go for amazing nature. Park your campervan at Hoge Kempen National Park and explore this nature reserve on foot or by bike.

Driving in Belgium

In general, you will find both paved and unpaved roads to and from campsites, which are good to drive on with a campervan. The condition of the roads in Belgium is fair to good. You will have to watch out for holes in the road surface, even on the busier motorways. In the countryside, too, many roads are tarmacked, but here too you should watch out for unevenness. Campervans do not pay tolls on Belgian roads.

Annual Events in Belgium

• Brugs Bierfestival, February - Make sure you can reach your campsite on foot or by public transport because at this legendary festival you can taste 600 different beers. You pay per 'beer package'.
  
• Brussels Food Truck Festival, June - More than 80 food trucks from Belgium and neighbouring countries descend on Brussels for a culinary feast. Admission is free and you only pay for food and drinks.
  
• Rock Werchter, June/July - Iconic pop and rock festival in Werchter, always with big international names in the line-up. A day ticket costs around €110.
  
• Tomorrowland, August/September - This is one of the biggest electronic music festivals in Europe, with famous artists such as Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren. Day tickets start from €105.00