Brussels, Lille or Amsterdam weekend break in November

Vikki_74

Alan_Bowen wrote: »

I am going to throw a spanner in the works and suggest you do get the train to Brussels but then get a connecting train to Brugge, Europe's finest medieval city, just love it every time I go and it will be quiet in November. No weed, no sex shows but a million times better than Lille (which for those who need to know is far, far worse than Sheffield, which is really quite nice!)

I was going to suggest something similar...Bruges/Brugge is lovely & only about an hour away from Brussels on the train. Easy as a day trip or to actually stay there.

We went over bank holiday weekend, although flew rather than Eurostar. Arrived late Friday night, spent Saturday & Sunday morning in Brussels then took the train to Bruges, flew home late Monday night.

I think Belgium generally is quite underrated - we thought both Brussels & Bruges were really nice places, especially if you like good food &/or beer, and just enough to see for a weekend break.

nightsky224

oooo I'm so confused I like the idea of Brussels and Bruge and can go by Eurostar but am also really keen on Amsterdam. Decisions decisions

totallybored

nightsky224 wrote: »

oooo I'm so confused I like the idea of Brussels and Bruge and can go by Eurostar but am also really keen on Amsterdam. Decisions decisions

Amsterdam if you've never been before. I don't mind Brussels, how can you go wrong with beer, chips and mayo and a branch of Hema (if it's still there) but I find Bruge a little too nice and dull. I quite liked Antwerp too but go there once you've been to Amsterdam.

holidaysforme

Been to both Brussels and Amsterdam. The last time we were in Brussels was late November a couple of years ago. The Christmas markets were on and there was a fantastic atmosphere.
Slightly prefer Amsterdam overall, but I'd definitely give Brussels a go if it's more convenient, better timing for eurostar etc..
Never been to Lille but planning on going in October for a day when we are staying near Paris.

joerugby

Forget Lille, it's not worth the train fare

Brussels will turn out more expensive as you will have to pay for an extra night

Answer: Amsterdam

nightsky224

Well I have made my decision...... I went for Amsterdam, flying from Luton Fri-Sun, can't wait just have to decide on hotels now!

Thanks for everyones advice, really appreciated, thunk brussels will be next on my list though

(Did make a bo bo though, didn't put my full name on the ticket (second part of my surname missed off) for easyjet... thought I would have to pay the £35 for each flight charge, but thankfully a lovely lady changed it foc for me :j)