Winter Holiday Foods & Fun in the Heart of Europe's Capital
Brussels Winter Wonders

The City of Brussels presents Winter Wonders.

Every winter, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of Winter Wonders, featuring a magical decor, superb Christmas market, illuminated Big Wheel, roundabouts, street activities and of course the famous skating rink.

The ‘most beautiful theatre in the world’ glows at this period of the year. Under the wings of Electrabel the Grand Place will be transformed through the magic of sound & light.Back to the roots, traditions, childhood, sincere wandering ... a magical world of poetry and symbols: the Electrabel Nights.

Visitors get to control the laser light show.

Hailed ‘Europe’s most original Christmas market’ by British tour operators, the Christmas market made up of 240 wooden chalets, is situated around the Bourse (Stock Exchange), Place Sainte Catherine and the Fishmarket. Whichever chalets you visit you will find plenty of Christmas goodies, handicrafts and various seasonal gastronomic delights.

Christmas cookie display

As the capital of Europe, a different EU nation is selected as guest host. This year (2007) is Estonia. Learn more here.

The wine is sweet, full of fruit and warm.

Forty-eight meters high and decorated with 18.000 lights, the Big Wheel on the Fishmarket offers an unbeatable view and looks even more spectacular when the night falls.

The roundabouts at his feet will delight young and old. These magnificent roundabouts are a real piece of art, from the hand of Royal de Luxe.

A sweet ice-monster of 40 meters long can be discovered near the Black Tower.

Escargot swimming in a steamy broth.

Christmas sausages come in many flavors

The tiny grey shrimp are in season and go great with tomatoes and mayonnaise.

Spanish churros recall how Brussels used to be part of the Spanish empire.

The Belgian national dish: mussels, fries and beer.

Or just fries....with a choice of a dozen sauces.

Everywhere in Belgium one sees Santas climbing the walls....this is a corner tavern.

It wouldn't be Brussels without fruit tarts......and

...elegent chocolate shops.

Here's an interactive map of the Grand Place/Place Ste. Catherine area.

Visit the official website of Winter Wonders Brussels here.