Day trips & Activities in Belgium
Specialty of the season "Christmas Markets" are trending in Belgium
Antwerp Christmas Markets
Antwerp is all about Christmas and great shopping city, especially for Christmas. Shopping streets are decorated in Christmas theme and streets lit up
with decorative Christmas illumination. There are several Christmas markets to visit in Antwerp at: Groenplaats, Steenplein, Suikerrui, Grote Markt,
Handschoemarkt, Kerkschip. Dozens of stands offering a range of Christmas decorations, seasonal food products and winter items such gloves can be
found. Hot Belgium waffles and gluvine can be enjoyed whilst listening to Christmas chanting and music. The market and ice skating are open during
the day into the evening.
Brussels Christmas Markets
Magical decors, a festive Christmas market, an illuminated Big Wheel and the famous skating rink contribute to creating the spirit of Christmas in
Brussels. Every winter, the heart of the capital beats to the rhythm of winter fun! Music combined with a stunning light show makes the Christmas
market a mystical place during “Experience the best Christmas spirit of Brussels”The Brussels Christmas market stretches out from the fairytale Grand
Square to the Fish market and the Galleries of St. Hubert. This large market with its 240 Christmas stands, a life-size display of the Mary and Joseph
story and an impressive light show at night is definitely worth visiting. The enormous Christmas tree, the sounds of Christmas carols, the smell of
Belgium waffles and the ice skating rink all add up to a fairytale decor. From the 48m high revolving wheel, illuminated with 18.000 lights, you have
wonderful views over a city that has been transformed into a magical one during this festive season.
Bruges Christmas Markets
The historic centre of Bruges provides a romantic ambience with old winding streets, beautiful facades, narrow canals and beautiful squares. The
Christmas spirit can be found at The Grand Market Square in Bruges. The ultimate Christmas experience. A range of wooden chalets offers a variety of
Christmas items, regional and traditional food products, product tastings and the traditional gluvine is not missing. Make your day even more special by
visiting the seasonal Ice Sculpture Festival, go ice skating on The Grand Market Square or simply enjoy the atmosphere in the restaurants or cafes as
you sip a hot chocolate.A second Christmas market is present at the Simon Stevin Square close to a busy shopping street. Mainly Christmas and
winter decorations can be found here. A day is actually too short for those who really want to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy shopping at
the atmospheric Christmas markets in Bruges.
Ice Sculpture Festival Bruges 20 November - 3 January 2016 Entrance: € 15 per person
