Bruges Christmas markets
Kerstmarkten Brugge
Bruges has two Christmas markets in its medieval centre: the main one on the Markt, under the Belfry, and a smaller one on the Simon Stevinplein, a few minutes' walk away. Both are part of Wintergloed, the city's winter programme, with thousands of lights in the streets, an ice rink, a winter bar and the Winter Giant.
The markets open every day at 11:00 and close at 22:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. On New Year's Eve they stay open until 03:00. From 18 to 20 December the Handmade in Brugge makers' market fills the City Halls on the Markt.
On Saturdays and Sundays from 21 November to 3 January, and every day from 21 to 25 December, the centre is car-free for festive shopping and De Lijn buses are cheaper. Bruges station is about 20 minutes' walk from the Markt, or a short bus ride.
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