According to Bradt Guide Northern Belgium Brussels Airlines instituted a "Hi Belgium pass" in 2017, which lets the holder get a very good package deal on plane travel, domestic train travel and attractions in two optional Belgian cities, departing from any one of 50 designated European cities. Did anybody try it or hear about it? Do other countries boost their tourism in this way, and is it worthwhile buying such passes when possible?
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6797 posts
That was discontinued last month.
Posted by
Washington DC
29786 posts
I haven't been able to find a current webpage describing that offer. Are you sure it is still available? It has/had an interesting combination of features; its value to the traveler would probably depend on which sights are included and the age of the traveler. Belgian rail fares for seniors are very low.
I've found and taken advantage of some very good national- and regional-level sightseeing offers when I was spending long enough in an area to do in-depth sightseeing. The areas covered include:
- Finland
- Estonia
- Lombardy, Piemonte and Campania regions in Italy (separate deals). The Campania ArteCard has at least one option that includes local trains.
Posted by
OP
Gothenburg, Scandinavia
225 posts
Yes, as i understand it the pass has been discontinued, but such opportunities may crop up again from time to time. Estonia would be expected to have one. That makes sense. Just having all of that taken care of would be so nice. Let's hope other countries will follow suit and Belgium change it's mind.