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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.
We had an unforgettable company offsite in Panama with 19 team members, and everything from start to finish was exceptional. The food was incredible, authentic, fresh, and consistently delicious throughout the trip. Our hotel stay was fantastic, especially the strong air conditioning, which was a huge plus in the tropical heat! Surf Office did an outstanding job managing everything. As a small team, using them was a huge help to ensure we hit deadlines, found team-building activities, and had a good selection of food choices. They were professional, highly organized, and incredibly on top of every detail, making the experience smooth and stress-free for everyone involved. From scheduling to coordination and on-the-ground support, they handled it all flawlessly. Transportation during the event was well-organized and reliable, making it easy to move between activities without a hitch. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend this destination and working with Surf Office for any team looking to recharge, connect, and be inspired in a beautiful location. We will absolutely be using them again for our next company off site!
I had a great experience working with Surf Office! Elke and Alvaro were extremely helpful throughout the process and I always felt confident our retreat planning was in good hands. We've held 2 retreats working Surf Office and would recommend them to anyone looking for help planning a company retreat.
We are a 100% remote Software Company that has been doing self organized Teamevents since 2016. They are a very important part of our company culture and something the whole company is looking forward to throughout the year. As the company grew we have been searching for a partner to organize a Teamevent for 50 People in 2024 and have found the perfect one with Surf Office. The main advantage for us was not them taking over the main organization, it was that they just had the same vibe. You can find people who will organize a team retreat for you - but only a few will catch the right vibe and select the right venues - Surf Office does! Needless to say that the whole process was smooth and the organization was flawless. If you are a boring company, please do not hire them. But if you are a bunch of people that are working together and actually like each other, i would really give it a shot. For us, a Teamevent has never felt this easy.
We recently partnered with Surf Office to organize our company retreat in Osaka, Japan, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, Surf Office showed exceptional ability to coordinate across time zones, manage the language barriers, and handling the logistical complexity of a group of 100+ people with ease and professionalism. The team from Surf Office were flexible, communicative, and proactive every step of the way. They helped us plan everything, from the event scheduling to restaurant reservations, hotel reservations for 100+ people, team activities, and last-minute changes They ensured the entire retreat was seamless, memorable, and highly energizing for our team. Thanks to their support we were able to focus on what mattered most: connecting as a team, exploring a new culture, and building lasting memories We highly recommend Surf Office to any company looking to run a world-class team offsite, especially in international destinations.
We went to Lisbon with 31 employees from all over the world. The event had been organised by SurfOffice/Elke. The hotel was top, the activities were top and the food was top. The communication with Surf O. was very good too, and it helped that Elke is a Dutch woman living in Lisbon. The coda app was not very handy at first, but turned out to be useful at the end/towards the event. We look back at a very successful All Company Meeting in Lisbon!
We can highly recommend Surfoffice for company retreats! From the very first contact until the end of our trip, everything went smoothly. Communication was consistently fast, reliable, and highly professional. A special thanks goes to Stef, who supported us throughout the entire organization process. She was always available, answered all our questions, and made the planning process extremely pleasant with her friendly and helpful approach. Lola also did an excellent job in finding the perfect accommodation for our group — her quick and competent assistance was invaluable. The accommodation itself was beautiful, with an incredibly kind host who took great care of our group and prepared delicious meals for us. Surfoffice provided us with a perfectly organized company trip — efficient planning, outstanding support, and a wonderful experience for the entire team. We are already looking forward to our next trip with Surfoffice!
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I organized our company retreat with the help of SurfOffice, specifically with the help from Candela and Álvaro. They helped me tremendously, made sure important things were taken care of, deadlines were met and they made sure we could have a smooth experience with the company during the week - we had an absolute blast on Gran Canaria and the Team had an amazing week! The communication was absolute S-Tier. Clear, quick and always friendly, which made organizing an event very enjoyable, which normally is a rather monotone and sometimes even chaotic experience. I came into this without any event organization experience and leave with a "wow, this was smooth!". Thank you for this!
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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