Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your complete guide for the Christmas season in Bruges! Discover with us all the festive activities and events this historic city has to offer during the winter months.
The Grote Markt forms the beating heart of the Christmas celebrations, with traditional wooden chalets full of artisanal products and winter delicacies. From here, cozy illuminated streets wind their way to Simon Stevinplein and 't Zand, where visitors can enjoy ice skating rinks and winter terraces. The medieval buildings and historic facades create a picturesque backdrop for the numerous Christmas markets and winter activities that bring the city center to life.
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Brugge Holiday Light Displays
Winter Glow
- What to Expect
- Unique light experience trail with a 'fire and ice' theme.
- Description
- Wintergloed offers a unique combination of a light experience trail, an ice skating rink, a cozy winter bar, and two Christmas markets in the center of Bruges.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Winter Glow
Brugge Holiday Markets and Shopping
Simon Stevinplein Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with authentic Christmas products.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Simon Stevinplein offers a cozy and festive atmosphere where you can enjoy Christmas products, food, and drinks.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Simon Stevinplein Christmas Market
Bruges Christmas Shopping
- What to Expect
- Thousands of lights illuminate the city on the Winter Glow trail.
- Description
- The Bruges Christmas Markets are an annual event where the city of Bruges comes alive in December with the scent of fresh waffles, twinkling lights, and snow-covered cobblestone streets. The Grote Markt features a Christmas village with beautifully decorated wooden chalets, while Simon Stevin Square offers a smaller market with charming cafes and traditional chocolate shops.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Bruges Christmas Shopping
Brugge Other Holiday Activities
Bruges Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- A free Christmas tree per merchant.
- Description
- The City of Bruges offers free Christmas trees to merchants in the shopping streets to enhance the festive atmosphere during the holiday season.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Bruges Christmas Tree