City Breaks in Belgium
The little Kingdom of Belgium boasts some of the finest cities in Europe - from the EU capital, dynamic, multicultural Brussels to the picturesque beauty of chocolate-box Bruges, the canals of vibrant Ghent and the shopping and cultural mecca of Antwerp, Belgium's urban centres are diverse in their appeal and merit exploration. The city wonders of Belgium are easily accessible and just a short journey by train from the UK.
During the holiday season, many of the great cities in Belgium bring festive cheer to life with their fantastic Christmas Markets and perfect getaways to enjoy Christmas delights, sample regional specialties and stock up on fabulous gifts and beautiful decorations. You’re really spoilt for choice where to enjoy a city break during the festive season in Belgium: Brussels offers a 60 metre ice rink and a nightly sound and light show in Grand Place, while the holidays showcase all that some of the country’s loveliest cities, such as Bruges, Antwerp and Ypres have to offer with and added and delightful holiday glow... the possibilities are countless..
Below we feature some of the best city breaks in Belgium, all of which are easy to reach by train or ferry:
