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Location:
Antwerp
8 - 26 Dec 2010
The Groenplaats and Market Square are transformed by the magical Christmas Markets held
here each year. Stalls selling local products and unusual gifts.
Program 2010 will be online shortly,
please check www.shoppinginantwerp.be regularly!
What has been on offer?
- Ice rink and a separate small skating rink for toddlers: Grote Markt
- Christmas market with Christmas presents, specialties from Antwerp (chocolate, beer, pancakes) and Christmas decorations: Groenplaats
- Giant Christmas trees all around the city
- Winter carnival and chalet village: Steenplein
- Winter fair: an authentic merry-go-round, swing boat, caterpillar, cakewalk, swing, whirligig, mirror labyrinth, try-your-strength machine, and so on are spread in a nostalgic playground of more than 2500m²: www.winterfoor.be
- New Years fireworks: 31 December - Scheldt quays.
- Christmas tree bonfire
- New Year drink: Grote Markt
- Magical Christmas lights: along the axis from Central Station to the Scheldt quays.
- Sunday shopping in December
Check out www.shoppinginantwerp.be for special Christmas deals!
Information:
Antwerp Tourism & Congress
Phone: ++32 3 232 01 03
Email: visit@stad.antwerpen.be
www.antwerpen.be/visit
Join us on facebook (The Insiders Travel Guide to Antwerp)
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
No idea where to go this autumn?
Try Christmas shopping in Antwerp!
Antwerp, home of the Flemish Baroque master Rubens, not only has a wealth of outstanding museums, picturesque galleries, sculpted streets and beautiful architecture, it contains also a rich and diverse range of stores. Christmas shopping in Antwerp means strolling around in the many pedestrian streets, past historic houses and pleasant shopping centers all within walking distance.
Here is the ideal mix for your city break shake:
- Easily reached by train or plane,
- An excellent array of accommodations,
- Top it all off with a shopping extravaganza,
- Add a sprinkle of culture in our museums and churches,
- Stir it all with a fantastic selection of winter events,
- Shake it well with some great restaurants and cafes,
- And serve with a splendid New Year’s fireworks display!
- We’ll throw in the wintry setting and magical lights for free…
- The perfect blend for your Christmas shopping!
For more information, please go to:
www.shoppinginantwerp.be
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Groenplaats - Christmas Market |
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