Christmas Markets in Brussels open in the end of November and usually last for a month or so, usually until the first days of New Year.
Grand Place, the heartbeat of Brussels, is definitely one of the most beautiful squares, especially when its decorated for Christmas..
Christmas Markets at the Grand Place and Place St. Catherine’s area are filled to the 240 wooden Christmas chalets opened during this time.
Shoppers from all over the world line the streets of Bourse, Marché aux Poissons and Place St. Catherine’s. These stalls look like gingerbread houses, twinkling with fairy lights, covered with ‘snow-top’ roofs. The chalets sell a variety of Christmas items, decorations, gifts, wooden traditional ornaments, hot red wine, Christmas season food, everything anyone desires..
Christmas Market in Brussels will be officially open the last Friday of November and will last until Sunday, the 3d of January.. Activities there, include amusements, a skating rink and a lot of happenings.
All have entrance fees, but it is definitely an exciting time for those who will visit the city during Holiday season. Conclusively, lets not forget that other towns in Brussels such as Liége, Bruges and Ostende also have beautiful Christmas Markets!!
