We are traveling to Belgium this coming Christmas, I have read good things about Christmas in Belgium. My question is, should we base ourselves in Brussels or Bruges during this time of the year?
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10230 posts
We arrived in Bruges last winter on 12/27. It was a Saturday and there was a Christmas Market going on. It was a lot of fun. It was nice to see the decorations and the windows of the chocolate shops were fantastic. I have to warn you though - from one Californian to another - it was bleepin' cold!!! We only spent two nights there, but for me that was enough. There wasn't that much to do indoors to warm up. I haven't been to Brussels, so I don't have a comparison for you. I would love to go back to Bruges some time in the warmer weather...
Posted by
Bellingham, Wa
4 posts
I have not been in Belgium during Christmas so I can't speak to that directly. However, in general Brussels is a dirtier, edgier city. Bruges is more quaint and because it is smaller, very walkable. So you'll need to choose partly by what kind of experience you are looking for.
Posted by
Honolulu/Seattle, HI/WA, USA
2788 posts
Went to Bruges for 4 nites and then to Brussels for one nite. We will return to Bruges. We will not return to Brussels.
Posted by
San Francisco/Marin County
9420 posts
I totally agree with Charlie, we loved Bruges!!