On the Grand-Place, everyone looks up at the Christmas tree. Those in the know walk round the back. On Rue au Beurre, at number 45, a discreet door leads to a staircase, then to a hidden world: Christmas Fairies, Santa’s secret kingdom on the top floor of Le Roy d’Espagne, high above the brasserie. For 2026, the venue announces an “iced kingdom”.
🚪 A secret entrance at the back
There is no entrance from the Grand-Place: access is only from the back, at 45 Rue au Beurre. You climb the stairs (there is no lift) to the 3rd floor, which visit.brussels calls the secret floor. There, the rooms follow one another like the pages of a fairy tale, all the way to Santa’s Land.
Santa’s lounge at Christmas Fairies. © Eric Ostermann · photo published by Le Roy d’Espagne
✨ A handmade Christmas tale
Le Roy d’Espagne says it itself: most of the decorations are handmade. Light tunnels, an enchanted forest, red hot-air balloons, glowing mushrooms: every room holds a surprise. The official website also announces a light show every 30 minutes, from 5 pm to 10 pm.
The magic moment happens at the windows. From up here, you overlook the illuminated Grand-Place, the tree and the Winter Wonders sound and light show, in the warm and away from the crowds.
Santa at the windows of Le Roy d’Espagne, above the Grand-Place. © Eric Ostermann · photo published by Le Roy d’Espagne
🎅 Meeting Santa
According to visit.brussels, Santa is there from 27 November to 25 December, with a souvenir photo. At the heart of the trail, a bar serves Christmas cocktails, tapas and winter treats.
🎟️ Practical info
- Address: 45 Rue au Beurre, 1000 Brussels (entrance at the back of Le Roy d’Espagne, Grand-Place 1)
- Dates: 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 according to the official website (visit.brussels lists 27 November to 1 January: check before you go)
- Hours: weekdays 5 pm–10 pm, weekends 2 pm–10 pm; every day 2 pm–10 pm from 21 December; 24 December from 2 pm to 5 pm. Some slots are privatised: see the official calendar
- Prices: €6 adult (16 and over), €4 child (3 to 15), free under 3
- Duration: 10 to 15 minutes on average, no time limit
- When to go: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are the quietest days; the décor is even more magical after dark
- Accessibility: the trail is not wheelchair accessible (several staircases, no lift)
- Groups and private events: sales@roydespagne.be · +32 2 513 08 07
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🔗 Sources & verifiable links
- Christmas Fairies — official website (prices, hours, practical info): https://www.christmasfairiesbxl.com
- Le Roy d’Espagne — events: https://roydespagne.be/evenements/
- visit.brussels — Christmas Fairies The Secret Kingdom: https://www.visit.brussels/en/visitors/event-details.Christmas-Fairies-The-Secret-Kingdom.5700022784
- Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d’Hiver) — official website: https://www.plaisirsdhiver.be/
- BXLPositive — Brussels Christmas market guide: https://bxlpositive.com/en/brussels-christmas-market
Bernard Frisque