Shopping in Belgium - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

As in any other European country, there are many shops, markets, shopping centers and boutiques in Belgium. Guests of the country will easily get into a fuddle if they do not know what they want to buy and where to buy it. One of the most popular supermarkets in Brussels is “Woluwe Shopping Center”. For half a century, it has been offering high-quality goods to its customers. This is a convenient shopping center in a prestigious area of ​​the city. Famous brands such as “H & M”, “Chanel” and “Zara”, as well as less known prestigious and affordable Belgian brands, sports accessories, sushi, and great ice cream are all within your reach in “Woluwe”. Exhibitions and art fairs are often held in the mall. The center is however closed on Sundays.

The “Waasland Shopping Center” in Sint-Niklaas sells mostly not the world’s most well-known brands, but anyway they offer a huge amount of other brands. When customers want to eat something after an entire day of shopping and getting acquainted with interesting firms, they can choose from more than twenty options. There is a supermarket in the mall. Various events are also held here often, including those for children. The center is open from 10 am to 8 pm daily, with the exception of Sundays. Antwerp invites you to shop at “Shopping Stadsfeestzaal”. This is a three-storey spacious mall with an additional basement floor and a large number of shops, stalls, and boutiques. You can spend an entire day here buying cosmetics, chocolate, muffins, accessories, clothes, underwear, shoes, household goods and products. The center is open from 10 am to 6:30 pm, except on Sunday.

The Maasmechelen Fair is named after the city in which it is located. This is an outlet center that has been operating for more than 25 years. Customers will find shops of brands such as “Swarovski”, “Tommy Hilfiger”, and many others in it. The fair is popular among tourists due to the excellent assortment of products and favorable offers for guests of the country. Therefore, it would be best for tourists to visit the fair during the summer holidays. The opening hour is from 10 am to 7 pm daily. Tongeren flea market is a great place to buy memorable souvenirs. This is one of the largest markets of its type in Belgium, stretching across several streets. Buyers will find here antique shops selling tableware, furniture, decorations, and other goods. The market is popular among tourists and is known for its fairly high prices. You will find it open on weekends. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The “Grote Markt” which opens on Wednesdays is a farmers market located in the center of Bruges. Here you will find cheeses and sausages of different types, sweets, flowers, and plants in pots, vegetables, and fruits. This place is worth visiting by every guest of the city, even those who are not going to buy anything. This is so because the place is so charming that it is nice to just walk around it, admiring the beauty of the buildings. There is a very old Sunday market called “Marché de la Batte” in Liege. It is located on the banks of the river and is usually quite crowded. Prices of goods here are mostly low, and the choice of fresh vegetables and fruits is wide. You can even buy puppies and kittens here. Clothing is sold on the market, but it is better not to go for them as they are of poor quality, but the bread here is however always fresh and tasty.

The antique market in the center of Tongeren sells mostly antique furniture and books. The market is quite large and is suitable not only for shopping but also for walking. It has been in existence since the 70s of the last century. You can find here products of the 19th century, as well as more modern vintage ones: statues, paintings, and candlesticks – everything that can add elegance to any home. In Bruges, there is an interesting store called “’t Apostelientje”. Things like wonderful antiques and real hand-made Bruges lace are sold here. The famous lace being sold in many places in Belgium is fake, therefore you should only visit this store (’t Apostelientje) if you intend to buy genuine lace. ’t Apostelientje has been operating for about 30 years and have never disappointed customers. Paintings, furniture, books, are some of the real antique items.

The boutique brand “Moncler” is located in Antwerp. Here buyers will find a large selection of high-quality and stylish men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. In “Moncler” clothes, you easily stand out from the crowd because of their unusual, but neat and attractive look. The store must be visited by lovers of everything unique and unusual. The store Madame Mim in Bruges sells hand-sewn unique dresses and original jewelry. Clothes are sewn by the shopkeeper, who is glad to receive every buyer.

In the mind of every guest of Belgium, towards the end of the trip, the question arises: what would one buy as a souvenir that will not rake up dust in the closet, but serve as a pleasant reminder of the trip? When it comes to edible souvenirs, you will want to treat those closest to you with, we must not fail to mention chocolate of various types – from ordinary tiles and sets to lipsticks – as well as excellent waffles and cheeses. It is better to buy all these items at specialized stores, where there is a wide range to pick from. Some goodies can, however, be found in ordinary supermarkets. In addition, you should pay attention to the clothes and accessories of the Belgian brands, which are always distinguished by originality. Real Belgian handmade lace should be bought only in boutiques to eliminate the possibility of acquiring a fake.