Full safety review: https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/belgium/ ocated on the North Sea coast in the Benelux and surrounded by the majority of the West European capitals, Belgium is often considered to be the center of Europe. Its neighboring countries are France to the southwest, Luxembourg to the southeast, Germany to the east, and the Netherlands to the north, and it is, furthermore, divided into Flanders and Wallonia, while Brussels is considered as a third bilingual region. The charm of this gorgeous country in the middle of Europe is that it’s a perfect mix of historic and modern: it blends old, breathtaking medieval castles and hip cafes and art museums. Overall, Belgium is a safe country to travel to. Crime rates are low and anything happening to you on the streets of Belgium is unlikely. The only issue to keep an eye on, apart from being vigilant for terrorist attacks, is petty theft and pickpocketing.