What to do in Belgium in December?
A group of teachers and college freshmen are planning a trip to Belgium for December 2008. We plan to make Brussels our home base and use the trains, etc. to fan out to other areas. I'm concerned, though, about being there in the winter. We will arrive Dec. 26 ... what can we do for a week with the cold weather? I'm assuming that many attractions won't be open during the winter months but I may be wrong. Also, I'm looking for a reasonably priced hotel near the Central Train Station. Any ideas? Thanks so much for any help you can give me! I just returned from France with this same group and the students want me to plan another trip. I told them I would. :)
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That is quite a challenge, finding something to do in the most boring country in Europe and the coldest most miserable time of year at a time when everyone is home celebrating Christmas with their families.
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Brussels has plenty of attractions if you're wanting to sight-see (atomium or manneke p%s(statue of lil boy peeing) but hen theres Antwerp, Ghent, Brugge, Oostend (all will be cold though, and it'll probably rain the entire time too) But the good thing about belgium is its only a short train ride away from Netherlands, france, Germany, Luxembourgh, and England
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Yes it is winter and cold. Idea? Well, the Brussels local Tourist Offices can provide visitors with details on the numerous nativity scenes on display, Christmas markets, Christmas and New Year's Eve concerts and other events. >There will be the biggest European Christmas market in Brussels from 1 Dec until 1 January. You should see it because it is considered as the most popular and well known Christmas market in entire Europe. You and your friends won't get boring at all. Also you can go to Winter events in Bruges as well and Christmas Village in Liege. http://www.visitbelgium.com/mediaroom/ChristmasMarkets.htm for hotel try to go to www.booking.com Have fun !
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Sleep a lot?
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Go to museums, yes not the best time of the year also not for shopping, because the shops make themselves ready for the winter sales at 2th January.
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