Shopping in Belgium

Shopping in the wonderful country of Belgium is a very interesting and fascinating occupation. You can have any allocated amount and even with the most minimal budget you will enjoy yourself with wonderful acquisitions. On how profitable and interesting to spend shopping in Belgium , we will discuss in this article.

Shopping Features

In Belgian shops, no matter with what products, there are seasonal discounts. The most large-scale - during the holidays and in July. Despite the fact that the country has high prices for world brand brands, women of fashion can still make a profitable shopping at local outlets. In Belgium, there are also their brands, which are in high demand: Xandrex, X-Line, KNOT, etc. Glorified country famous couturier Dries Van Noten, his masterpieces you can easily buy in Brussels .

In all stores, outlets, shopping centers in Belgium, the TaxFree program operates. It is considered very profitable when shopping for more than 125 euros. Most points of sale accept plastic cards, as evidenced by special stickers at the entrance. Most Belgian shops are open from 10.00 to 18.00, Sunday is a day off, but on Saturday they close the door an hour earlier. Local markets (including flea markets) are open from 7.00 to 13.00.

Shopping centers

There are a lot of shopping centers in Belgium. Most are located in major tourist cities: Brussels , Ghent , Antwerp and Bruges . In local shopping centers you can easily skimp, and sometimes very budget. Shops in them often provide discounts and bonus offers. In them you will find branded clothes, fashion accessories, quality shoes and much more. The largest shopping centers in Belgium are:

  1. Staadsfeestzaal . This large shopping center is located in Antervépene . In it you can not only buy clothes or equipment, but also drink coffee in the cafeteria, go to the cinema. It presents stores mainly with French and local brands, there are children's clothes and shoes.
  2. City 2 is a huge shopping center in Brussels . In it you will find yourself everything you want: clothes, shoes, decor elements, equipment, etc. In addition, its territory has good restaurants, children's rooms and cinemas.
  3. Inno is a big department store in Brussels. He was loved by all women of fashion and shopaholics, because in it you will find a huge selection of brand clothes from France, Italy and Germany. In addition, it has two huge stores with shoes and sportswear.

Outlets and Markets of Belgium

Probably, no shopping can be more profitable than in the outlet or in the markets of Belgium. The markets in the country are flea, temporary (visitors) and ordinary local ones. Shoppolics and women of fashion, of course, tend to visit the first two options, because it is there you can buy yourself an exclusive thing at very low prices. Visitor markets appear once a season near the squares in big cities. In their ranks are selling branded things of the past season or unsuccessful collections of famous couturiers. The most famous places where shopping is very budgetary are the following objects:

  1. McArthurGlen Luxembourg is the biggest outlet center in Mesanci. It stores shops with the lowest prices for goods (clothing, footwear, equipment, etc.).
  2. Marche de la Batte is a large market in Liege . In it you will find everything you want: products, souvenirs, clothes, lace, etc.
  3. Flea Market at Jeu de Belle - quite a colorful and interesting market in the square in Bruges . On its shelves are sold exclusive souvenirs and jewelry.