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Eurostar presents Traction: Official London 2012 Festival Event

To kick start the countdown to the London 2012 Games, Eurostar, an official supporter of both the Games and the London 2012 Festival, has today unveiled a one-day summer festival - Eurostar presents Traction - curated by internationally renowned DJ Gilles...read more

Bruges Christmas Markets

Bruges Christmas Market is a worth seeing place. If you are planning to visit Bruges to celebrate this Christmas then you are planning a wonderful visit. Bruges is situated in the northwest region of Belgium in Europe. Bruges is an amazing town to have a visit on this Christmas. In the festive season Bruges convert into heaven. This is one of the fascinating tourist destinations where every year millions of people use to visit here.


In the Bruges market place you will get acquainted with so many historical buildings, an open air ice rink, shopping stalls all around, lights, decoration, etc. There is a Market Square where this Christmas market is held. It is decorated so elegantly which makes it tourist oriented.
Bruges is that city where the holy blood is held. It is specified in history that makes Bruges a holy city.  That’s why Christmas is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm. But don’t forget to bring your children here. Here they will enjoy Christmas a lot.


MAIN ATRRACTIONS
Bruges is not only a charming city of Belgium but it is world famous city of Europe too.
It attracts the tourists from all over the world.

  • Choco  Story Museum
  • Greoninge Museum
  • Diamond Museum
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight
  • Cultural and Food Festivals
  • Historical centres which are listed in UNESCO


Christmas Shopping Breaks in Bruges
Bruges is the mainly known for its shopping. Here the shopping is according to all the budgets. The main markets in Bruges are ’t Zand and Market  Square.
TIMING:
Wednesday : 7am-1pm on Market Square Saturday: 7am-1pm on ’t Zand

  • Shopping outside city centre 9am-8pm (on Friday till 9 pm)

During Christmas you will get a chance of a wonderful shopping here. You can buy the famous Belgian chocolates in these shops. Having a walk in the market you will see various Art galleries, food shops. You can also buy beautiful handmade toys which you can gift them to your friends and family members. During Christmas night it is charm to watch the market. You will see lights and decorated shops every where which attracts you more. The main market where you can shop well is located just outside the city centre. So enjoy shopping in Bruges.


NIGHT LIFE DURING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
After visiting Bruges during the whole day then definitely you are searching a particular place where you can hang out in night. So in Bruges you will find lots of places where you can relax in a better way. There are so many famous markets, bars and clubs like Kendo, Joker, Kriteria, Rama, Cercle, Dreams and Beaufort where you can have great time. Shopping in night is also one of the best options as during night markets are worth seeing. They are so well managed and decorated that adds charm to the city.


HOW TO REACH BRUGES
By Road: - Bruges has very good road connectivity.
There are highways A10, A10/E40, A18/E40, A17/E403, N31/E403, N49/E34 which connects Ostend, Ghent, Brussels, Kortrijk, Tournai, Zeebrugge, and Antwerp respectively.
By Air:- you can opt air route to reach Bruges as it has a Ostend Bruges International airport 25 Km from Bruges and you can also visit through Brussels Airport which will take only 1 hour after reaching airport to reach Bruges.

Eurostar Christmas Breaks to Bruges

Every year, Eurostar offers plenty of deals on festive season.You can easily avail Eurostar Christmas Shopping Breaks to Bruges. Eurostar depart from St. Pancras, London at 7am. It will take you to the Brussels Midi station. From Brussels Midi station you have to catch another thalys train or SNCB to reach your destination. It will take 3 hrs from London to Bruges. Eurostar is known for 100% smoke free and 95% punctuality.

You can avail given below Eurostar Christmas breaks to Bruges:

  • Bruges 3* from £128 pp ( Novotel Brugge Centrum )
  • Bruges 4* from £141 pp ( Hotel de Castillion )
  • Bruges 5* from £191 pp (Kempinski Hotel Dukes Palace)

 

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Paris Nord extension works from October 2011 to May 2012


Travelling to and from the Netherlands on Monday 30 April
Due to Queen's Day celebrations, Thalys will not run between Amsterdam Centraal and Schipol all day. Passengers travelling with Thalys to/from Netherlands can book journeys to/from Schipol and Rotterdam only

Travel Tips

Find the best available offers while booking your hotel & ensure you manage to get complementary breakfast. Carry a digital/video camera with spare batteries. A universal power converter is a must.

Drink only mineral / bottled water. Carry an umbrella & a torch with you. Take some common medicines you use at your home. Carry a small dictionary of languages. Share your experience & upload your photos daily to keep memories fresh.
The trains in UK / Europe are on time always and you must reach your station well in advance. Carry overseas valid insurance policy. Keep a record of all your cards. An international SIM Card is a big saving.
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