These Belgium travel guides walk you through the Waterloo battlefield in full detail, from the Lion’s Mound and Hougoumont Farm to the headquarters of both Napoleon and Wellington. I’ve also covered the Christmas markets in Ghent and Bruges, two of the best in Europe and an easy pair to visit together.
📍Waterloo: A Complete Battlefield Series
How to Visit Waterloo Battlefield – Napoleon’s Last Stand
A full one or two day itinerary covering the Battlefield Museum, Lion’s Mound, Hougoumont Farm, and both command headquarters.
Waterloo Battlefield Museum Guide: Exploring the Lion’s Mound and the Legacy of Napoleon
The main museum complex, the 360-degree Panorama painting, and the climb up Lion’s Mound for sweeping battlefield views.
Visiting Hougoumont Farm: The Most Powerful Stop on the Waterloo Battlefield
The most brutal fighting of the battle took place here, and it remains the most emotional stop on the battlefield.
Inside Napoleon’s Last Headquarters at Waterloo
The plain farmhouse where Napoleon spent his final night as commander, filled with personal artifacts most visitors miss.
The Wellington Museum in Waterloo: The Duke’s Headquarters Before Battle
The building where Allied victory was written, paired with a quiet memorial church across the street.
The Bones of the Waterloo Battlefield: The Shocking Truth About the Missing Dead
Tens of thousands died at Waterloo, but there are no graves. Here’s what actually happened to the bodies.
Belgium Travel Guides: Christmas Markets
Bruges Christmas Market 2026: Winter Glow, Waffles & an Actual Michelangelo
Medieval streets frozen in time, a three-kilometer light trail, and an actual Michelangelo tucked inside a quiet church.
Ghent Christmas Market 2026: Belgium’s Best Kept Secret
A Christmas market that fills the entire historic center, stays open through Christmas Day, and the most famous altarpiece in the world.