Dickybeau Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I’m in the process of planning my holidays in June. Following the untimely death of my travelling companion I am rethinking my route. I had originally planned to take him to ww1 and ww2 sites before meeting up with my wife somewhere in France. I now have 2 weeks on my own and had an insane fancy to join the Tartan Army and catch the Belgium Scotland game in Brussels on 11 June. I would appreciate any suggestions for sites close to, or within, Brussels where I can leave the van for a few hours safely then stay in it. Ideally I need good public transport links to the King Badouin stadium. Aires or camp sites would be fine as long a I can get back to bed having had a beer or 2. I know there’s a special kind if masochism in following the Scotland team these days but humour me please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottypam Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 This one, reviews are a bit mixed and no details on public transport but it seems to be near a ring road that is also near the stadium, I have found this camper site on CamperContact: Camping Brussels, Can’ copy all the details but you can find it on campercontact website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickybeau Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I had an initial look at camper contact after I posted (it’s been a long time since I used it). I note that I need to register to drive into the Brussels Low Emmission Zone. Better get organised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Brussels in June? The seat (every so often) of the EU? I expect you'll be shot at dawn! Tee Hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 can you buy them in june (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblewagon Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 In my opinion, except for round the centre, Brussels is a dump. I'd look for somewhere out of town and use public transport to get into the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickybeau Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I had a look at the ACSI sites but nearest is south of Brussels as far as I can see. I only need somewhere so that I can see the match, have a beer or 3 and not have to drive until after lunch the following day. I also don’t want to be wandering around a strange area near midnight. It might be that it’s not 2orth the effort (never mind the years of Scotland disappointments). I’ll look further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 There looks to be quite a few aires in and around the city and one in Aalst (north west of Brussels) close to what appears to be a mainline station which would undoubtedly be much quieter and no risk of congestion charge. The central one looks to be expensive but given its location that is not surprising. Probably need to be there early to mid morning to guarantee a place https://www.campingcar-infos.com/Francais/cci.php?pays=BELGIQUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvin marvin Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 pagey - 2019-02-16 11:56 AM can you buy them in june (lol) I tend to think of them as a winter veg! However, June... that’s just about the time my mother in law would start to put them on a low light, so they would be nicely ready for Xmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 starvin marvin - 2019-02-18 11:55 AM pagey - 2019-02-16 11:56 AM can you buy them in june (lol) I tend to think of them as a winter veg! However, June... that’s just about the time my mother in law would start to put them on a low light, so they would be nicely ready for Xmas!!i think i might shoot her :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 For sure they do. The Eu has given more to the uk like the pound etc etc .Glad that they stay on their own feet. Tee Hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 monique.hubrechts@gm - 2019-02-18 5:59 PM For sure they do. The Eu has given more to the uk like the pound etc etc .Glad that they stay on their own feet. Tee Hee! The ideal person!! :-D Monique, are you able to answer Dickybeau's question (the first on in this string)? Is there a campsite or aire in/near Brussels that would give him direct public transport access (bus, tram or metro) to the King Badouin stadium in Heyssel for the Scotland - Belgium game on 11 June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 No Brian impossible to park there. Ask the organizers of the game what to do. The same goes for the city area. On trip ad visor you can check alternatives for motor home. The city of Brussels has a inner ring, and outer for road traffic. Suggest to find a place out of that perimeter of rings. And visit the Heizel stadium by public transport. In the meantime i will check a location for Dickybeau's question. Yes it is a dump their at the heizel unless you have access cards. If he is in problems there he can call me and park at my home, and take the train station at 500 mtrs from my home to brussels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 From Essen belgium not the Essen in germany is about 1.5 hours via a stop in Antwerp central station. and than to Brussels. But a stay in Antwerp is unavoidable for a scotch beer. However last train to my essen is about midnight. But we can take taxi on my account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvin marvin Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 pagey - 2019-02-18 4:16 PM starvin marvin - 2019-02-18 11:55 AM pagey - 2019-02-16 11:56 AM can you buy them in june (lol) I tend to think of them as a winter veg! However, June... that’s just about the time my mother in law would start to put them on a low light, so they would be nicely ready for Xmas!!i think i might shoot her :-D Too late, I worship the ground she’s in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Way2Go Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Brussels 1 There is a 5 place fully serviced enclosed yard in Brussels, but its €30 a night. It is apparently locked up at night and, looking on street view, appears to be a large solid metal gate. The link below provides some details but no contact details. If you found your way to the stellplatz and it was full, you’d need an alternative location. Rue de l'Éléphant 4, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium 50°51'11.2"N 4°20'05.4"E / 50.853114, 4.334845 http://www.bipa.be/camper/belgie/brussel/sintjansmolenbeek/jeugdherberggenerationeurope/index_de.htm Brussels 2 There’s also a largish car park to the north of Brussels with no restrictions but no services either. It’s located at 1850 Grimbergen, Belgium 50°55'40.1"N 4°21'57.1"E / 50.927818, 4.365868 http://www.bipa.be/camper/belgie/vlaamsbrabant/grimbergen/terwilgen/index_de.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Way2Go Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 You're welcome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 starvin marvin - 2019-02-19 7:37 PM pagey - 2019-02-18 4:16 PM starvin marvin - 2019-02-18 11:55 AM pagey - 2019-02-16 11:56 AM can you buy them in june (lol) I tend to think of them as a winter veg! However, June... that’s just about the time my mother in law would start to put them on a low light, so they would be nicely ready for Xmas!!i think i might shoot her :-D Too late, I worship the ground she’s in. ok i will put my spud gun away(lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickybeau Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thanks everyone. I’m still planning my first 2 weeks. I have now agreed to meet my wife near Basel airport the following week after the match so I’ll explore how to fit them in to my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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