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While Brussels’ Christmas Market is divided in many pieces across the city, the biggest (and most exciting!) piece can definitely be found at the Marché aux Poissons, or former fish market. Side note: Grand Place is also home to Brussels’ main Christmas tree and a nice large nativity scene too, so it’s worthwhile to check out at Christmas time even when the light show isn’t happening. I don’t want to spoil anything: just know that it is an absolute must-do! This beautiful show is set to music, with a different theme/story every year.

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The first stop for any visitor to the Brussels Christmas Market / Winter Wonders is Grand Place, where you’ll find an epic free light show that takes place once an hour (twice on weekends).

Here is an overview of the different spots you should definitely check out! Grand Place

Brussels Christmas Market & Winter Wonders Map OverviewĪgain, Brussels’ Christmas festivities are scattered around the city center. It’s where we stayed and it was perfect for our needs! I would recommend this hotel for something swankier though. Hotels near Brussels Christmas Market: For a budget-friendly and central hotel, I can recommend this one. It’s one of my favourite Europe travel apps.īrussels Christmas Market Dates: Novem– January 1, 2023īrussels Christmas Market Locations: All around the city center, including La Bourse, La Place de la Monnaie, La Place de Brouckère, La Tour Noire, It’s a free tool that shows you the different ways to get from Point A to Point B and lets you sort based on price, times and convenience. Getting to Brussels: To find the best deals, I always use Omio to compare/book transport options. Thinking about seeing the famous Brussels Christmas Market and Winter Wonders for yourself? Here are some important things to keep in mind: Save on Pinterest Brussels Christmas Market: Important Must-Knows

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So, here is a rundown of everything you need to know about the Brussels Christmas Market in Belgium, including important dates, locations, what to eat and what to buy! Granted, it’s not the same as the adorably cozy Christmas markets in Germany or Alsace, but it has its own sense of flair and glitz that makes Brussels a truly worthwhile destination to visit over Christmas time, filled with plenty of interactive experiences, events, and more.Īfter all, Brussels Christmas Market is a tradition that has dusted the city with Xmas magic every year for about 20 years, so they’ve had some time to get things right. I was lucky enough to check Brussels Christmas Market (and its accompanying Christmas festival, Winter Wonders) off my festive bucket list back in 2019, and it has since become one of my favourites. New this year is 'The Dome' a high-tech dome in which artist work will be displayed and performances given in association with the “Société des Arts Technologiques” from the Canadian city of Montréal.As a city synonymous with chocolate, waffles and cripsy, artery-clogging fries, Brussels is a place you might expect to totally crush Christmas… and it does. Each even a light and sound show about the Northern Lights will be held in the courtyard of Brussels Town Hall.Įlsewhere, there is an open air ice rink and a big wheel. The village includes a tent from Lapland and a “house of silence” in which visitors can take a virtual journey through the wilds of Finland. The Finnish Kainuu Region will be presenting some so it’s local products and delicacies in a Finnish village that has been built in the Ortstraat near to the Stock Exchange Building. The guest country at this year’s Winter Wonders is Finland. The Christmas market and host of other festivities that make up Winter Wonders will run until 6 January.

The Mayor of Brussels Philippe Close (Francophone socialist) and Prince Laurent and his family were among those in attendance. The Christmas market officially opened when the lights were turned on of the Christmas tree on Brussels’ central market square.