Christmas market, Saxony Representation in Brussels

Every year there is a small Christmas market in the Saxony Representation in Brussels. Christmas trees, a band playing music, gluhwein and hot chocolate, sausages, handmade wooden toys… You feel like you are teletransported in Germany!

Here is a very short video just to get an idea

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Overview

The traditionally dressed band that plays music throughout the day really sets the festive mood for the whole event. They play very often and at random times, make sure you stay long enough to catch one of their mini concerts!

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There is a booth with sausages, potato salad and other German delicacies, like Kartoffelreibekuchen. We always have lunch there when we visit this Christmas market, the food is pretty good

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We also really like the charcuterie stand. Highly recommend the spicy salami and the salami with walnuts

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Gluhwein and hot chocolate could not be missing from any German Christmas market! There is also Stollen, the traditional German Christmas bread

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Tip!
The Christmas market has an indoor area and a partially covered outdoor area, so it’s perfect even when the weather is not cooperating

Several creators have a stand with handmade wooden toys and other items, like leather gloves. It’s a good opportunity to shop some locally made Christmas gifts

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There are Christmas decorations everywhere!

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Tip!
This is a small and cute Christmas market in the heart of Brussels. You can spend there as little as half an hour, if you want to just see it quickly and eat something. Do not expect that you are going to spend half a day or the whole day as in a bigger Christmas market. See the Nearby section for tips on what to do in the area!

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Practical stuff

*Dates: 17-20.11.2022
*Opening times:
17-19.11.2022 at 11.00-20.00
20.11.2022 at 10.00-19.00
*Cost: free entrance
*Stroller friendly, wheelchair friendly
*You can grab something to eat there! See above for more details
*Parking: paid parking in the streets nearby. Highly recommend going by public transport! Metro Schuman is very close

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Address

The Christmas market at the Saxony Representation is just 8 minutes walk from Schuman, Brussels

Sachsen-Verbindungsbüro Brüssel
Av. d’Auderghem 67, 1040 Etterbeek
https://goo.gl/maps/V5UfcBhfXar2AnW38

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Christmas with kids in Belgium:
All you need to know

If you are wondering what to do in Belgium with the kids during Christmas holidays, then read on this guide with family friendly Christmas events! St Nicholas events, meet Santa, Christmas markets, tractor parades, light shows, Christmas brunches with kids, theater shows and concerts and more!

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Brussels Christmas market

You will find practical tips for visiting with kids, kids friendly restaurants near the Christmas market in Brussels and a map in this post

Nearby

Royal Military Museum

A military history museum with medieval armor and tanks; also an aviation hall and access to the top of the Cinquantenaire arch with a panoramic view! Just 10 minutes walk. The Royal Military Museum is right opposite of Autoworld

There is a big playground with a sandpit at Park Cinquantenaire, where the Royal Military Museum and Autoworld are
Here is the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/F9cwm8GcNorVfcA28

There is also a much smaller playground with wooden chips in Park Cinquantenaire, which is right next to the Royal Military Museum
Here is the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/1LE3rLHkpPZAh3h87

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Autoworld

Autoworld is a museum in the Cinquantenaire park, Brussels, where kids can see old and new cars and learn everything about them. Just 10 minutes walk. Autoworld is right opposite of the Royal Military Museum

There is a big playground with a sandpit at Park Cinquantenaire, where the Royal Military Museum and Autoworld are
Here is the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/F9cwm8GcNorVfcA28

There is also a much smaller playground with wooden chips in Park Cinquantenaire, which is right next to the Royal Military Museum
Here is the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/1LE3rLHkpPZAh3h87

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Museum of Natural Sciences

The Museum of Natural History is interactive and lots of fun for kids of all ages

There is also a playground with a sandpit at Park Leopold, where the Museum of Natural Sciences and the House of European History are.
See here for the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/WwKKRPVPj2peV6Jp6

House of European History

Dive into European history visiting this modern museum that offers lots of kids friendly corners

There is also a playground with a sandpit at Park Leopold, where the Museum of Natural Sciences and the House of European History are.
See here for the exact spot: https://goo.gl/maps/WwKKRPVPj2peV6Jp6

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Cristina O.

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