Brussels - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
In my opinion, Brussels is very safe. There are probably places you could get into trouble at night if you run around with criminals, but for an average, law-abiding, workaday person, you aren't likely to have any problems whatsoever, no matter what you read on the news or hear from RSO. Just be aware of your surroundings and don't go to extreme lengths to advertise who you are, where you're from, and what you're doing while in public. Everyone in Brussels is from somewhere else, so you really aren't going to stand out anyway. I found biking to be very convenient, safe, and enjoyable. It's a city, but they do a good job accommodating cyclists. Depending on where you live, you should have reasonable access to outdoor spaces, but the weather is often not very pleasant for outdoor activities. Take advantage of nice weather when you have it. - Aug 2024
We live in a safe neighborhood. There are parts of Brussels, like most cities, where it doesn't feel the safest. Belgium has many bike lanes and lovely parks. - Apr 2024
