That being said, we have some tips for you on how to make the most of your visit. There is so much going on, so much to see, do, experience, and taste… Brussels Christmas market truly has something for everyone. If you are looking for a really nice European Christmas market that has it all, then you’ll definitely enjoy visiting Brussels in winter. Get a glass of mulled wine ( Glühwein), taste some warm Belgian waffles, take a ride on the Ferris wheel, or go ice skating… Before you know it, you’ll be in the Christmas spirit and having a great time despite the crowds. That being said, I find that the Brussels Christmas market provides an amazing backdrop and the Christmas feeling is something you have to create yourself… With hundreds of market stalls spread all around the city center, Brussels X-mas Market is not for those looking for a small-town Christmas feel. It’s my absolute favorite thing to do in Brussels in winter and the main reason why we visit Brussels Christmas market again and again. The show is different every year and it never gets boring. The 360° Sound and Light Show is an unmissable part of Brussels Winter Season. No matter how many times I have seen it, it always gives me goosebumps. Grand Place is one of the top places to see in Brussels and is worth a visit at any time of the year! But seeing the incredible holiday music and light show here is so magical that it’s worth a trip to Brussels in winter in itself. This is also where the Brussels Flower Carpet takes place in summer. It is one of the most beautiful town squares in the world and it’s stunning no matter when you visit. The Grand Place (or Grote Markt) is the central square of Brussels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit many Christmas markets in Europe, but nowhere you will find the same magical feeling that you get when you see the Sound & Light show at the Grand Place in Brussels.
Music and Light Show at the Grand Place in Brussels If you want to print the map or see it in a bigger window, click on ‘View larger map’ in the top right corner. To view the saved map on your smartphone or PC, open Google Maps, click the menu and go to ‘Your Places’/’Maps’. Click the star next to the map’s title to add it to your Google Maps account. Click the arrow on the top left corner for the index. Click on the icons to get more information about each place. How to use this map: Use your computer mouse (or fingers) to zoom in or out. Every main area of the Christmas market also has signs pointing to all the other places. If you get confused, just follow the crowds and you can’t really go wrong.
You don’t have to follow the exact same route as I indicated, but it’s probably the most logical way to visit the entire Christmas market in Brussels. They are also beautifully decorated for the holiday season every winter. These stunning galleries aren’t part of the Christmas market but are definitely not to be missed when visiting Brussels. I made this walking route as a circular walk, starting and ending at the Grand Place – the main town square of Brussels, covering all the highlights of the Christmas market, and passing some beautiful places like the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert and Galerie du Roi. In order to make it easier for you to plan your visit, I created a map indicating the main areas where the Christmas market is located in Brussels and the walking route that we took. TIP: If you are visiting Belgium right after New Year when Brussels Christmas Market is already closed, you’ll be glad to know that Antwerp Christmas Market and Bruges Christmas Market remain open during the first week of January.īrussels Christmas Market Map & Suggested Walking Route So if you are looking to visit a Christmas market during the Christmas – New Year period, Belgium in general, and Brussels, in particular, is a great choice. It’s not the case in Belgium where all the major Christmas markets stay open through the entire holiday period. If you have done some research, you probably already know that most Christmas Markets in Western Europe close just before Christmas. This year it stops on New Year’s Eve because it falls on a Sunday. Winter 2023-2024: This winter, Brussels Christmas Market is open from 24 November 2023 until 31 December 2023. On December 24 and 31, it closes at 6 PM. Brussels Christmas market is open daily from noon to 10 PM, starting on the last Friday of November and until the first Sunday of January.
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