When is brussels christmas market

Price and reduction:. Friday, 26 November, to Sunday, 2 January, Weekdays open:. Website event:. Inauguration Winter Wonders Sound and light show Grand-Place.

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In the middle of it all, a cheerful carousel welcomed some of the smallest visitors. At the end of the rows, a giant, illuminated Ferris wheel and other fairground attractions kept everyone entertained.

We wandered the lanes, contemplating what to buy and what to eat. Then we wandered them again to finally make our selections. And another time just because it was so much fun.

We stopped in the dome in the center of the market for a glass of champagne and pulled up a chair in the Leffe kiosk to sample the Abbey beers that Belgium is famous for. Just behind St. It was once part of the city wall but is now surrounded by a modern hotel. The square at the foot of Tour Noire hosts a cozy market. We found an igloo tent where musical performances took place throughout the market season.

We saw clothing from Mongolia and tasted amazing maple syrup from Montreal , but offerings vary. A few blocks away, Place de la Monnaie is where we found the ice skating rink. There are a few food stalls around the rink to keep your energy up for skating and shopping. Along with the lights, decorations, shopping, and music, eating and drinking is a key part of the fun at the Christmas markets.

Keep a look out for these treats as you make your way through the aisles of chalets. Made in giant skillets that look like paella pans, tartiflette is a warm, filling dish made with potatoes, cheese, lardons, onions, and white wine. Instead, look for the sweeter, more compact Liege waffle or a fluffier Brussels waffle. Throughout the old town, there are a handful of stands selling oysters and other seafood along with great white wines and champagne.

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During our visit, Christmas Eve at the markets was much less crowded than Christmas Day when it seemed like the whole city had piled into the streets to enjoy the festivities.

More than streets in the city center are lit up with thousands of lights for the holiday season. It makes window shopping and strolling the streets at night a unique joy. The show starts at 5 pm and runs every hour during weekdays and every half-hour during weekends. In addition, every year Brussels presents new illuminated art installations, laser projections, and various innovations, which complement the traditional Christmas themes.

Winter Wonders is not just a place for Christmas shopping and indulging in favorite market foods. It's an immersive awe-inspiring experience that is among the most popular free winter festivals in Europe.

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