May 16, 2023

For the first year, we propose you to attend the first 100% Belgian Vine Festival, taking place in La Hulpe from 2 to 4 June 2023.  The programme includes a conference, an oenology workshop, a visit to a vineyard, meetings with passionate winegrowers and a tasting of Belgian wines. But what is really unique is the opportunity to be able, in one and the same place, after having tasted these Belgian wines and discovered their particularities, to buy bottles on the spot.  Lovers of short circuits who sometimes lack the time to put their ideals into practice will be delighted by this great opportunity to complete their cellar of Belgian beverages. From the grape to the bottle, Belgian wines will hold no secrets for you and your friends will be delighted that you are helping them discover them. As wine and driving don't mix, we suggest you book our Festival de la Vigne package to fully enjoy the event and stay almost on site. It gives you access to all the activities of the weekend. Discover the full programme. ... Read more

May 04, 2023

Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to offer our mothers a moment out of time. And because nature is the mother of us all, what better way to celebrate this love than with a memorable experience in the heart of the magnificent Sonian Forest?   ... Read more

March 29, 2023

ART and CULTURE Pay tribute to the greatest artists on World Art Day (15 April 2023)... Read more

March 20, 2023

Every year, during the spring holidays and the Easter weekend, children go on a treasure hunt for Easter eggs. The tradition of Easter varies from country to country and from custom to custom, but the hunt for and eating of eggs takes place almost everywhere in the world. For the first time this year, the holiday periods are divided by zone in Belgium. The Easter weekend seems to be the ideal event to gather family and friends in a festive atmosphere! In the heart of the Sonian forest, at the Dolce La Hulpe hotel, we will celebrate the arrival of spring in the best possible way: children's show, entertainment and a chef's buffet prepared especially for the occasion.  Even the Smurfs will be there to help your children in their search for Easter eggs!... Read more

January 23, 2023

Some people see Valentine's Day as a commercial day celebrated only by new couples, whether they are 20 or 60 years old, still driven by the desire to seduce and impress their partner.   However, this celebration has the merit of reminding us that surprising one's partner, getting away from everyday life, and creating a private interlude allows the two of you to continue dreaming together.   According to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "Love, once it has sprouted, gives roots that never stop growing.” However, this love must be regularly watered and sunned by delicate attentions, shared experiences and gentle words for it to continue to flourish.   At Dolce by Wyndham La Hulpe Brussels, we offer you several experiences to show your love, whether you are a fan of Valentine's Day or not. ... Read more

October 14, 2022

The charming village of La Hulpe and the beautiful Sonian Forest are offering a lot of activities to share with friends or family. From October 21st, during the 2 weeks of the All Saints' Day vacations as well as the weekends until mid-December, the domain of the Castle of La Hulpe lights up and offers you a magical walk: LANTERNA MAGICA. ... Read more

October 10, 2022

Accompanied or not, with family or friends, it is the ideal opportunity to discover the magnificent Sonian forest under a new angle and to refill with oxygen, activities and meeting new people. You will have the opportunity to exchange with those who manage and protect it and to participate in a multitude of activities organized by the many partners, with a special focus on:  nature, biodiversity, birds, trees,... in fact, the forest and its specificities the walking, jogging, cycling and horse-riding routes circuit the enhancement of the hotel, cultural, recreational and artistic offer that animates the forest throughout the year ... Read more

October 08, 2020

No visit to Belgium is complete without chocolate. So spend an afternoon (or two!) on a chocolatey tour and sample some of the country's finest. Follow your nose on Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop. In four hours a guide will lead you through the city's charming cobblestone streets, treating you along the way to chocolates and world-famous truffles from some of the best shops in the city. Then you can try your hand at making your own.  ... Read more

June 01, 2020

As the country begins to reopen just in time for the summer season, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Belgium. Our peaceful Brussels hotel allows you to share quality moments with your loved ones and enjoy the outdoors without wandering far. Located in the heart of the Sonian Forest, our luxury hotel naturally lends itself to privacy and social distancing. We have redesigned all the services of our spacious four-star resort with our guests’ and staffs’ well-being in mind. ... Read more

May 04, 2020

It's a small park and often overlooked, thought perhaps to be something less than it is. But Parc Tenbosch, leafing its greenery in Ixelles near Place Brugmann, is anything but ordinary. Tenbosch grew from the hands of an enthusiastic dendrologist (a botanist who specializes in trees), Jean-Louis Semet, who planted more than 70 trees that today top the list of 'remarkable trees' in the region. ... Read more

April 06, 2020

Spring brings signs of hope. After the grays and toupes of winter, relish in the rainbow of color that explodes around Brussels. If it's lavender-blue you're after, follow your nose to the blooming Halle Forest. For a few magical days between mid-April and mid-May, this enchanted forest is carpeted in a sea of delicate bluebells. The tiny wildflower is a beauty on its own, but they grow in terrific numbers at the foot of the ancient beech trees that shade them. Millions of flowers will surely take your breath away. ... Read more

March 02, 2020

Ever heard of lambic beer? We'll explain. Or better yet, we'll let the experts do the talking and suggest you take a journey just outside Brussel's historic center, where the experts brew their big ideas. Tours at Cantillon Brewery or 'Brasserie Cantillon', are self-guided and overwhelmingly popular with beer-drinking visitors. And what makes this brewery unique is that it only makes lambic beer, a beer that spontaneously ferments with wild yeast. Most commercial beers have a strictly-controlled fermentation process with various strains of more traditional brewer’s yeast. ... Read more

February 03, 2020

This month, toast to the 'Toone' of 1400 puppets as you step into a 200-year-old thirsty theater. That's just our way of describing a charming old marionette theater where, at curtain's close, you can step off-stage and taste one of Belgium's finest Trappist brews in the attached pub.... Read more

January 06, 2020

The green lawns and glass walls of the Botanique attract visitors from around the world, but it's what's inside the former botanic conservatory that's drawn crowds for the past 25 years. Dedicated to musical discoveries and art demonstrations, the exhibition space has earned the reputation as one of Belgium’s premier cultural centers.  ... Read more

December 02, 2019

Think small. Really, really small. Something you can't see with the naked eye. Did you guess an atom? Perhaps not. But an atom was the very inspiration for a work of art created by two architects tasked to design a centerpiece for the 1958 World Expo in Brussels.... Read more

November 01, 2019

Dine in the heart of the lush Sonian forest, an exclusive al fresco experience in the plush interior of our brand new Argan Restaurant. Featuring a central bar and an open kitchen, Argan guests can enjoy the privilege of watching esteemed Executive Chef Adrien Clauwaert and his team carefully prepare each meal, while relaxing over a selection of our finest wine and spirits. ... Read more

October 01, 2019

What better time than now to brush up on world affairs! If you're in Brussels, why not visit the Parlamentarium, the home of the European Parliament. It's just outside the historic city center and even if you’re not passionate about politics, a stop at the visitor’s center may still be worth your time. Begin with a multimedia exhibit that takes you back through both World Wars. ... Read more

September 02, 2019

'EAT! Brussels, drink! Bordeaux' in Warandepark, is a feast for the eyes and palate featuring some of the very best that Brussels' restaurants have to offer. That doesn't mean menus will be limited to mussels and frites. 31 chefs from countries around the globe who have earned their stripes in Brussels will pull out all the stops to plate colorful and delicious creations sure to surprise and please amateur and gourmand foodies alike. ... Read more

August 01, 2019

Brussels is sizzling with fun things to do throughout the month of August. From week-long music festivals to weekend fireworks, there's no shortage of excitement. This year, why not revel in the romance of Belgian's talented florists and schedule your visit to experience Flowertime from the 14th – 18th. ... Read more

July 01, 2019

Celebrate Belgian National Day July 21st. On this date, way back in 1830, Belgium gained political independence and regained cultural independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. So it's only appropriate that festivities are strictly Belgian. ... Read more

June 03, 2019

Amidst the Brussels bustle, find a lush bit of green to pause in peace. Petit Sablon Square isn't big within its city block limitations, but it's worth a visit just the same. Tucked inside a wrought-iron balustrade, the 129-year-old garden is decorated with 48 bronze statues along its length and ten additional statues along the back edge of the park. The men guarding the back are modeled after well-known 16th century Belgians including Mercator, Abraham Ortelius, Louis Van Bodeghem and Rombaud Dodonée. ... Read more

May 06, 2019

For three weeks of the year, overlapping the first 10 days of May, the Belgian Royal family opens their extravagant Greenhouses at Laeken to the public. And it's not a spectacle you can afford to miss.  ... Read more

April 01, 2019

Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival horrifies audiences every year with some of the scariest new films made to date. Certainly not for the faint of heart, the 37th annual festival offers 150 screenings inside comfortable cinema theaters city-wide. And more than 50,000 fans of science fiction, thrillers, fantasy, and surrealism flock to see them.  ... Read more

March 04, 2019

Explore Brussels' unique architecture in a way few cities permit. Friday's through Monday's in March, from the 16th through the 31st, the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) Festival invites you to celebrate its exceptional sense of style. Particularly unique to this festival, are guided tours in interiors that are usually closed to the public! These include private homes, schools, and industrial and office buildings.... Read more

February 01, 2019

Brussels is shedding bright lights on winter yet again. In a colorful and creative exhibition free to the public, the city invites locals and foreigners alike to bundle up and see the city at night through the eyes of talented visual artists. ... Read more

January 07, 2019

If asked to pick a favorite between food or beer, Belgians choose both. This January why not warm your spirit with some of Brussels'! The city overflows with great pubs and bars where you can sample the wide variety of Belgian beer on offer.... Read more