
What weekends are for. A short trip to one of the most famous Christmas markets in Europe and a chance to wander the beautiful medieval town of Bruges. It was my first visit and it won’t be my last. Pretty little cobbled streets, red tiled roofs, canals, and tempting shop windows greeted us and the more we explored the more enchanted we became. A perfect place to wander. To shop. To act like a tourist and take a horse drawn carriage ride, or a trip down the waterways on a boat. To take your time. There’s absolutely no rush. So eat a waffle, drink a warm gluhwein and take it all in.
The Christmas market (from November 25th to 1st January) is situated on Market Square and on Simon Stevinplein where there is also an ice rink. It’s mostly food stalls in the latter but on market square you can buy gifts, cheeses, pates, jewellery, woolly hats and toys.
joe
great post, great site
deardesigner
Thank you. 🙂
Jen
Beautiful images Carole, I’ve never been either but photos like this might just change my mind.
deardesigner
Thanks Jen. I think you’d like it there 🙂
Stephanie
What a beautiful place to visit, I love all the stunning buildings. I love a goo Christmas market!
deardesigner
I’d definitely recommend it Stephanie 🙂
cate
I’ve never been to Bruges but your lovely photos make me want to visit, it looks like a very charming place! X
deardesigner
It was beautiful Cate. I’d recommend it for a romantic weekend break. x
Fresh Design Blog
What a fab trip down memory lane your post is – I love it there and you’ve captured so many of the places and views I remember so well. I’ve not been at Christmas, but it must be a gorgeous place to shop for gifts.
deardesigner
It was the perfect winter destination. Just wish I’d been there longer 🙂
Geraldine
How wonderful. We’re off to the Christmas markets soon too x
deardesigner
Have a lovely time xx
Kate
It looks, and sounds, absolutely blissful Carole! Such a lovely thing to do to get in the festive spirit 🙂
deardesigner
It was Kate. And so un-hurried. Not like normal Christmas shopping! x