Cheap weekend city breaks
Two or three nights somewhere new without spending a month's rent. Each destination opens into a plan — why go now, what a weekend there actually looks like, and what it roughly costs.
5 ideas
Lille, France
Immerse yourself in French Flemish culture, explore the bustling Grand Place, and savor regional cuisine after a comfortable train journey to this charming northern French city.
weekend · city · cheap
Düsseldorf, Germany
Experience a blend of modern art, upscale shopping on the Königsallee, and traditional Altbier in this stylish German city, a short train trip over the border.
weekend · city · cheap
Cologne, Germany
Marvel at the impressive Cologne Cathedral, wander through charming old town alleys, and enjoy local breweries with a direct train journey east from the Netherlands.
weekend · city · cheap
Brussels, Belgium
Explore the grand squares, famous comic strip art, and world-renowned chocolates of Belgium's capital, just a couple of hours away by direct train.
weekend · city · cheap
Antwerp, Belgium
Discover a vibrant fashion and diamond city with stunning architecture and delicious Belgian treats, easily reachable by a quick train ride from the Netherlands.
weekend · city · cheap
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