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European Commission’s “Accessible City” Application for Brussels: Key Points
The European Commission’s “Accessible City” application for Brussels has been assessed based on specific criteria. Here are the key points identified from the assessment:
Criterion 1 - Accessibility and Availability of Public Transport Connections
- The application indicates that Brussels Airport is located 14 km from the city center with over 200 passenger connections, including 135 to other European cities.
- Direct flights are available to over 248 destinations at Brussels airport.
- High-speed trains connect Brussels to London (1h55), Paris (1h20), Amsterdam (1h50), and Frankfurt (3h) with multiple daily connections.
Criterion 2 - Availability of Accommodation Facilities
The application indicates that there are:
- Hotels within Walking Distance
- 15 three-star hotels at walking distance from the premises.
- 15 four-star hotels at walking distance from the premises.
- 4 five-star hotels at walking distance from the premises.
- Hotels beyond a One-Kilometer Radius
- 15 three-star, 30 four-star, and 6 five-star hotels available within a one-km radius from the premises.
Criterion 3 - Existence of Adequate Education Facilities for Children
The application indicates that there are:
- Nurseries Available
- 117 nurseries available.
- Nurseries offer Dutch, English, and French language options.