To get into the festive spirit my mother and I visited Brussels Christmas Market last weekend. We decided to venture to Brussels because last year we visited the Lincoln Christmas Market and unfortunately the experience was dampened (literally) by heavy rain the whole day.
After our experience last year we decided that a visit to a European market to soak in the Christmas atmosphere.
We had high expectations for Brussels because we based our decision to go there on very positive internet reviews and the lure of Belgium chocolate!
We had high expectations for Brussels because we based our decision to go there on very positive internet reviews and the lure of Belgium chocolate!
When we eventually worked out where the market was within the back streets and squares of the centre of Brussels we enjoyed looking around the picteresque chalets, trying the mald wine, waffles and delicious Belgium chocolates.
But we were slightly dissappointed that the market only stretched around a few streets, even though there were many chalets spread out through the streets I was expecting more. Brussels is a highly recommended European Christmas market and unfortunately its size and range of stalls let it down (though I am unsure if we found all the market whilst we were there).
Despite the criticisms, both myself and my mother did enjoy visiting Brussels. The slightly-smaller-than-expected market was still good and the city itself is beautiful, with gorgeous shops and fantastic resturants (though always bring a few extra euros in the back pocket, things are very expensive!).
Brussels market may not have been quite what I was expecting but a visit to the Belgium city is definatley worthwhile. If a trip across the channel isn't possible then Lincoln or other UK Christmas markets would be a worthwhile and slightly closer alternative, just always remember to pack a umbrella!
(Image from TravelandLeisure.com)
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