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Nestled between France, Germany, and the Netherlands, Belgium is famous for its mussels, chocolates, beer, waffles, and french fries, which are served with mayonnaise rather than ketchup. Belgian artists created both the Smurfs and Tintin. Another cool fact is that they have more castles per square mile than any other country. Antwerp and Brussels are just a couple of the amazing towns in Belgium where you can enjoy a company retreat.
In Belgium you can visit tourist attractions like Atomium, Manneken Pis, Belfry of Bruges, Gravensteen, and the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. You can also visit Grand Place or Parc du Cinquantenaire for some outdoor fun.
Besides the famous attractions you can find in Belgium, you can also discover plenty of team-building activities that inspire socialization, creativity, communication, and an overall better team performance.
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We've put together this list of team-building activities in
Belgium
to help you get the most out of your visit.
Comic illustration workshops inspired by Brussels’ street art culture, waffle-making competitions in the Sablon district and jazz evenings near Saint-Géry give this retreat agenda a distinctly local Brussels atmosphere.
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Our team offsite retreat was excellent - great food, weather and activities. Even the people that couldn't attend wished they could have made it. And the location was perfect. Surf Office - Thank you very much for your help and support with planning and organization - and Beatriz our retreat manager was fantastic - fast, efficient and always kept us informed. It really made the difference. It really did!
Surf Office helped us plan our 60 person staff retreat, scoping locations, venues, restaurants, activities, and more. Angela was really on top of it and paid close attention to all of the details. Definitely saved us time on research and back-and-forth with all of the various contact persons!
We went into talks with SurfOffice and hit it off with the founders to make this happen. Theres a team that will guide you through the choice and a platform for when you are to arrive with an agenda. Our team likes to bring in community members to these types of events and the crew is excited. The onboarding is going well and we paid the deposit, and we're looking forward to the trip. Our party had to reduce significantly due to constraints and the team has been accomodating so far. 5* everyone had a good time and Rayna on site made everyone feel comfortable.
The location was great, the areas dedicated to us were amazing and all things we asked for were there - also, I love the shared dashboard to organize.
I recently worked with Surf Office to organize an offsite retreat for my company in Gran Canaria, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Beatriz, the retreat planner, was incredible. From start to finish, she was exceptionally organized, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Planning a retreat for a team can be daunting, but Beatriz made the process seamless. She answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly, and her recommendations were spot-on. The offsite itself was beyond amazing – the accommodations and activities were perfectly tailored to our team’s needs. Surf Office took all the stress out of planning and delivered an unforgettable experience for our group. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan a work retreat. If you’re lucky enough to have Beatriz as your planner, you’re in great hands!
Yes, Belgium is a strong choice for teams that want easy European travel, historic cities, great food, and short transfer times. It works especially well for remote teams that want a company retreat in Belgium with both productive sessions and relaxed social experiences.
Belgium is compact, international, and easy to move around. Teams can combine Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, beer tastings, chocolate workshops, canal tours, and medieval architecture without long travel days.
Brussels is best for international access and business events. Antwerp works well for creative teams, fashion, food, and nightlife. Bruges and Ghent are better for scenic, culture-led offsites with walkable historic centers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 20–30 minutes from central Brussels by train or taxi. Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is useful for low-cost European routes, while Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges are easy to reach by train.
May to June and September to October are usually the best months, with mild weather and good conditions for walking tours, cycling, terraces, and outdoor team-building. December can also work well for Christmas markets.
Popular options include Belgian chocolate workshops, beer tastings, canal boat tours in Bruges or Ghent, cycling tours, city scavenger hunts, cooking classes, escape rooms, and group dinners in traditional brasseries.
Yes, Belgium is ideal for 2 to 3 day offsites because the country is compact and well connected. In our experience, teams can fit in meetings, group meals, and one or two memorable activities without losing time to long transfers.
Most company retreats in Belgium last 3 to 4 days. This gives enough time for work sessions, team building, cultural activities, and informal dinners while keeping the schedule realistic for international arrivals.
Belgium is excellent for food-focused retreats. Teams can try Belgian waffles, fries, mussels, chocolate tastings, beer pairings, brewery visits, and group dinners in historic restaurants or relaxed brasseries.
Belgium is usually more affordable than destinations like Switzerland, Paris, or Amsterdam, while still offering strong infrastructure and quality venues. Costs vary by city, season, accommodation level, and whether the retreat includes premium dining or private activities.
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