Grand-Place, Brussels

Condé Nast TravelerOct 17

My Favorite Airbnb: A Hudson Valley Retreat With a Creekside Hot Tub and Sauna

Between its storybook interiors and proximity to small-town shops, farm stands, & cider orchards, this Hudson Valley stay is one of my top upstate discoveries.

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Grand-PlaceMarketIt is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices: the city's…
Musée MagritteMuseumMagritte, Dreaming Under the Stars Bilingual activity from age 6 Look at Magritte Bilingual activity from age 6 Guided…
Boghossian Foundation at Villa EmpainMuseum
BozarMuseum
Maison CauchieMuseum
Elsewhere
Schoonmaker RetreatHotelHigh Falls, United Statessprawling estate with two historic buildings, creek, sauna, hot tub
Six Bells Countryside InnHotelRosendale, United Statesdelightfully whimsical, British-inspired hotel
Schoonmaker HouseHotelHigh Falls, United Statesmain, more contemporary house on the estate
Coach HouseMotelHigh Falls, United Statessmaller, rustic-chic, creekside house
Ollie’s PizzaRestaurantHigh Falls, United Statesserves wood-fired pizzas, salads, and meatballs
Joppenbergh MountainTrailRosendale, United Stateshike less than 10 minutes from High Falls
The Big CheeseDeliRosendale, United Statesstop for coffee on Main Street
Creekside Bar and BistroRestaurantHigh Falls, United Statesrelaxed lunch beside the creek
Westwind OrchardRestaurantAccord, United Statesorchard and cidery serving pizzas and pastas
Accord SocialRestaurantAccord, United Statesserves pastas, salads, and branzinos
Clubhouse VintagePlaceHigh Falls, United StatesVintage clothing store in the Hudson Valley, located in Rosendale, NY.
Postmark BooksPlaceHigh Falls, United Statesbook store
Soiled DovePlaceHigh Falls, United States
Thermes de SpaPlaceSpa, Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps trackSightSpa, Belgium

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Lonely PlanetOct 16

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Belgium

Discover the best places to visit in Belgium, from Bruges and Brussels to coastal tram rides, Ardennes forests and spa towns.

UNESCO site with architectural masterpieces.

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Grand-PlaceMarketUNESCO site with architectural masterpieces.
Musée MagritteMuseumPart of the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, must-visit.
Boghossian Foundation at Villa EmpainMuseumFeatures modern-chic art and architecture.
BozarMuseumMultipurpose cultural venue with modern-chic design.
Musées Royaux des Beaux-ArtsMuseumSix museums including the must-visit Musée Magritte.
Délirium CaféPubBeloved bar with more than 2000 types of beer.
frietkotRestaurantOutdoor kiosks for frieten (fries served in a paper cone).
Pierre MarcoliniRestaurantPlace to try Belgian chocolate.
Maison DandoyRestaurantKnown for fluffy Brussels-style waffles.
Place du Jeu-de-BalleMarketDaily open-air antique market.
Sablon districtNeighborhoodArea with shops, known for vintage shopping.
Maison CauchieMuseum
Elsewhere
couque de DinantRestaurantDinant, BelgiumHard biscuit that comes in various shapes, made of wheat and honey.
L'air du TempsRestaurantLiernu, BelgiumFine-dining restaurant in a renovated farmhouse with private gardens.
Petits-Gris de NamurRestaurantLiernu, BelgiumSnails, Wallonia’s most sustainable food source.
Musée Félicien RopsMuseumNamur, BelgiumExamines the life and work of the scandalous 19th-century artist.
BelfortSightBruges, BelgiumLandmark with 366 steps to the top for bird's-eye views.
De Halve MaanRestaurantBruges, BelgiumBrewery that also offers tours with tastings.
’t Brugs BeertjePubBruges, BelgiumLegendary beerhouse with more than 300 Belgian brews.
MarktNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium
BurgNeighborhoodBruges, Belgium

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

strikingly lit square with a fabulous tree

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Grand-PlaceMarketstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodmarket spreads out here for shopping
Elsewhere
Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 24, 2025

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.

location of Brussels' Winter Wonders

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Grand-PlaceMarketlocation of Brussels' Winter Wonders
Hotel Amigo, A Rocco Forte HotelHotel0.06 miles away from Grand-Place
Elsewhere
Tivoli GardensTheme parkCopenhagen, Denmarkhosts a Christmas market
Dresden StriezelmarktMarketDresden, GermanyGermany's oldest Christmas market
Nuremberg Christmas MarketMarketNuremberg, Germanyone of Germany's largest
Piazza WaltherMarketBolzano, ItalyBolzano's largest holiday market
Hotel GreifHotelBolzano, Italy0.04 miles from Piazza Walther
LisebergTheme parkGothenburg, Swedenfamous Christmas Market of Sweden
Manchester Christmas marketsMarketManchester, United Kingdomin the centre of Manchester
Cologne CathedralPlace of worshipCologne, Germanylocation of a Christmas market
Legend Hotel CologneHotelCologne, Germany0.2 miles away from Cologne Cathedral
Senate SquareMarketHelsinki, Finlandlocation of Helsinki's Christmas market
Hotel St GeorgeHotelHelsinki, Finland0.4 miles away from Senate Square
Wenceslas SquareMarketPrague, CzechiaMany historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other…
Four Seasons Hotel PragueHotelPrague, Czechia0.7 miles away from Old Town
Nobis HotelHotelCopenhagen, Denmark0.1 miles from Tivoli Gardens
RömerbergMarketFrankfurt, Germanyone of Frankfurt's Christmas markets
Frankfurt's Christmas marketMarketFrankfurt, Germanyone of Germany's largest and oldest
Steigenberger Frankfurter HofHotelFrankfurt, Germany0.3 miles from Römerberg
Old TownNeighborhoodPrague, Czechia
Havel’s MarketMarketPrague, Czechia
Republic SquareTrain stationPrague, Czechia
Piazza FieraMarketTrento, Italy
Piazza Cesare BattistiMarketTrento, Italy

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The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe