{"id":1064246,"date":"2025-08-21T10:33:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/story\/belgien-entdecken-zwischen-geschichte-und-avantgarde\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:41:41","slug":"belgien-entdecken-zwischen-geschichte-und-avantgarde","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/story\/belgien-entdecken-zwischen-geschichte-und-avantgarde\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Belgium \u2013 Between History and Avant-Garde"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Belgium is full of surprises. On a small scale, it combines medieval splendor with modern architecture, gastronomy, and urban lifestyle. <strong>Bruges<\/strong> and <strong>Antwerp<\/strong> embody this duality: one romantic and historic, the other cosmopolitan and forward-looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Bruges \u2013 A Journey Through Time<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With its canals, cobblestone streets, and gothic facades, <strong>Bruges<\/strong> feels like stepping into a fairytale. Behind medieval walls and hidden courtyards, the city invites you to slow down and savor every detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/everelmus-boutique-bb\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jandhondt-1502-rozenhoedkaai-panorama-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jandhondt-1502-rozenhoedkaai-panorama-2015.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jandhondt-1502-rozenhoedkaai-panorama-2015-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jandhondt-1502-rozenhoedkaai-panorama-2015-1536x749.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jandhondt-1502-rozenhoedkaai-panorama-2015-360x176.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A true haven is the <strong>EverEelmus Hotel<\/strong> \u2013 a <em>Lifestylehotels<\/em> member. This historic retreat with a modern touch blends Bruges\u2019 heritage with contemporary design. A place where serenity and authenticity meet Belgian charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/everelmus-boutique-bb\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0007-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0007-3-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0007-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0007-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0007-3-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/everelmus-boutique-bb\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0033-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0033-2-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0033-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/everelmus-@stefaniefaveere-0033-2-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Antwerp \u2013 Creativity at the City\u2019s Heart<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antwerp<\/strong> is Belgium\u2019s style capital: fashion, art, and design shape the city alongside its cathedral and bustling harbor. It\u2019s a city that treasures its past while boldly embracing the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/august\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"1064238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hotel-julien-website-location-dries-van-noten-01_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hotel-julien-website-location-dries-van-noten-01_0.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hotel-julien-website-location-dries-van-noten-01_0-360x222.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two <em>Lifestylehotels Members<\/em> are highlights for design lovers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel Julien<\/strong>: A boutique gem uniting history and modernity, featuring a spa, rooftop terrace, and cathedral views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/hotel-julien\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HotelJulien_april-28-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HotelJulien_april-28-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HotelJulien_april-28-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HotelJulien_april-28-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/hotel-julien\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9589-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9589-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9589-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9589-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August<\/strong>: A former Augustinian convent, transformed by architect Vincent Van Duysen into a contemporary sanctuary. Minimalism and spirituality merge into a unique design experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/august\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-04-August-Antwerp-5811-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-04-August-Antwerp-5811-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-04-August-Antwerp-5811-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-04-August-Antwerp-5811-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"1064230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-07-August-Antwerp-0408-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-07-August-Antwerp-0408-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-07-August-Antwerp-0408-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-07-August-Antwerp-0408-360x540.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Belgium \u2013 Small, Refined, Unforgettable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the romantic canals of Bruges to the creative energy of Antwerp, Belgium is a destination for aesthetes, gourmets, and explorers. 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