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Christmas Market Trip to Bruges

Key Highlights

Location

Brussels, Bruges

Subject

Christmas Market

Duration

2 days, 1 nights

Transport

Coach

About this trip

Bruges’ picturesque squares and cobbled streets make for a real winter wonderland during the Christmas market season. There is even an open-air ice rink in the square at the centre of all the stalls!

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 Find out more
  • Depart from school by coach
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Arrive at accommodation
  • Explore the Christmas Markets
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Discover Cologne on foot – Cologne Chocolate Museum or Cathedral visit
  • Explore a choice of Christmas markets
  • Breakfast at accommodation and check-out
  • Connect with channel crossing
  • Arrive back in the UK

Excursion Ideas

Bruges Christmas Market Find out more

Bruges Christmas Market

Subject Range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: The Christmas market is on the main square with an ice rink in the centre. The wooden huts sell Christmas gifts and speciality foods.
Select Says: All the buildings have fairy lights around the shape of them which makes for a magical atmosphere in this picturesque town.

Belfry Tower of Bruges

Subject Range: Cultural, History
What you’ll experience: The Belfry Tower of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of the city. It stands 83 metres tall and houses a carillon with 47 melodious bells. After 366 steps your efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking and unforgettable panoramic view of Bruges and her surroundings.
Select Says: The reception area has lots of information about the history.

Accommodation Options

Europa Bruges Find out more

Europa Bruges

Our Rating:

Location: Bruges
What you’ll experience: Set in its own grounds, just a 15-minute walk from the train station, Europa Hostel is conveniently located for exploring the cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of this medieval town. This youth accommodation consists of a main building and two wings where groups are largely self-contained. Set in its own grounds, just a 15-minute walk from the train station, Europa Hostel is conveniently located for exploring the cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of this medieval town. This youth accommodation consists of a main building and two wings where groups are largely self-contained.

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