Christmas shopping in Brussels

December in Brussels

Christmas is a special time of year in Brussels. The city gets all dressed up for the holiday season and the result is simply enchanting. Take a break from your Christmas shopping to ride the giant lighted Ferris wheel, enjoy wachting street performers or skate at the famous ice rink. And if you stay a week longer you also enjoy the New Year’s Eve celebrations!

Your trip to Brussels

Thalys and InterCity Brussels depart from both Amsterdam and Brussels 22 times a day so that you get to your destination in about 2.5 hours. You can book your trip from as little as € 19*. For departure and arrival times, consult the international train planner.

Don’t wait – book your hotel now

In fun-filled Brussels, you'll never run out of things to see - a day just won't be long enough to a see a fraction of the city's splendors. So, take a look at our comprehensive list of hotels and simply book one online. But don’t wait too long because hotels fill up quickly!

What else is there to do?

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in Brussels it’s the 240-chalet Christmas market proclaimed by English tour operators as the most original in Europe. Another spectacle held on Grote Markt has been called "the most beautiful theatre in the world": fireworks galore!

* Single fares departing from Amsterdam Central. Limited availability.