Overview
Grimbergen is a historic Flemish town of 37,000 residents just north of Brussels, offering a peaceful escape from the capital. The town is renowned for its 17th-century Saint Servatius Basilica with its carillon, medieval castle ruins, and the famous Grimbergen beer that originated at the local abbey.
Architecture · Cycling · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Belgium uses Type F/C electrical plugs (230V). Mobile coverage is excellent as part of the Brussels metropolitan area.
Language
Dutch (Flemish) is the local language but French and English are widely understood in this Flemish Brabant municipality.
Money
Belgium uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger establishments.
Transport
De Lijn buses (lines 240, 241, 245, 470) connect Grimbergen to Brussels. Cycling is popular with mapped routes throughout the municipality.