It might not be the first festive place that comes to mind but Brussels is a delight at Christmas. The city’s Winter Wonder event sees the stunning Grand-Place and other squares around the city come to life with cute, snow-dusted Christmas market chalets and pop-up restaurants. The massive Christmas tree and festive fairground will basically melt anyone’s heart, while the ice rink at Marché aux Poissons is postcard picture-perfect. 

And if you were wondering what people in Belgium eat at Christmas, the answer is chocolatey Belgian WAFFLES, of course!