Brussels Winter Wonders: lights on the Grand-Place

Winter Wonders turns central Brussels into a winter festival with markets, lights and rides. The highlight is the sound and light show on the Grand-Place, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Fun facts

• The Grand-Place has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
• The Gothic Town Hall dates from the 15th century.
• The Sainte-Catherine area was once the city's port and fish market.

What to see

• The light show and Christmas tree on the Grand-Place.
• The market stretching from the Bourse to Sainte-Catherine.
• The Ferris wheel and ice rink at Place Sainte-Catherine.

What to taste

• Belgian waffles, either light Brussels style or sweet Liège style.
• Shrimp croquettes, a Belgian classic.
• Belgian beer, from Trappist ales to local lambic.

What to do

• Visit the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
• Try oysters with white wine at Sainte-Catherine.
• Sample chocolate in a Belgian chocolatier.

💡 Tip: Trains from Brussels Airport reach the city centre in about 20 minutes. Charleroi airport has buses to Brussels-Midi station.