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opens Fri 20 November, 16:00
Durbuy Christmas Village and Market
In the lanes of the 'world's smallest town': chalets and an ice rink in Parc Roi Baudouin, first at weekends, then daily from 18 December.
Christmas markets in the Ardennes 2026
16 Christmas markets in the Ardennes in the 2026 season, in 13 towns and villages — from Durbuy Christmas Village and Market to village markets such as Warmifontaine or Malmedy. For each one: dates, opening hours, entry and map, from official sources.
All markets
16 markets
opens Fri 20 November, 16:00
hours not confirmed yet
Warmifontaine Christmas market
Christmas market in Warmifontaine (La Plate des Prés 4) — from 21 November to 22 November 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 26 November, 17:00
Malmedy Christmas City (Cité de Noël)
About twenty chalets, a big festive bar and a large ice rink on Place du Châtelet, Thursday to Sunday over four weekends.
opens Fri 27 November, 16:00
ACIA Christmas Market in Arlon
Local shops, craftspeople and producers on Place Léopold and the ground floor of the Palais, over two weekends in late November and early December.
opens Sat 28 November, 10:00
Christmas at Reinhardstein Castle
Christmas market in Waimes — from 28 November to 3 January 2027. Free entry. All the castle rooms decorated for Christmas, Christmas tales in the chapel (FR/NL) and a small artisans' market with mulled wine and champagne at the foot of the castle. No booking needed.
opens Sun 29 November, 10:00
Makers' Christmas market – Malmedy
Christmas market in Malmedy — 29 November 2026. A one-day makers' market.
opens Fri 4 December, 18:00
Neufchâteau Christmas market (Hamipré)
Christmas market in Neufchâteau (Chaussée d'Assenois 2) — Friday 4 December 2026, 18:00–22:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Spa Christmas Market
A friendly, community-run Christmas market on Place Royale in Spa, organised by local traders with the town and tourist office.
hours not confirmed yet
Neufchâteau Christmas market (Grand Place 2)
Christmas market in Neufchâteau (Grand Place 2) — from 10 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Arlon Charity Christmas Market
A Christmas market raising money for charities on Place Léopold, over two December weekends, run by the town and local service clubs.
hours not confirmed yet
Rochefort Christmas market
Christmas market in Rochefort (Rue de Behogne) — on 11 December, 12 December, 13 December, 18 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 12 December, 18:00
Forrières Christmas market
Christmas market in Forrières (Place du village) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 18:00–23:59. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Ruette Christmas market
Christmas market in Ruette (La Rue et Toi) — Saturday 12 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 12 December, 15:00
Stavelot artisans' Christmas market
Christmas market in Stavelot — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Over 50 art craftspeople (glass, ceramics, stone, wood, wool) and local produce in the abbey's vaulted cellars.
opens Sat 19 December, 16:00
Musson Christmas market
Christmas market in Musson (Place Abbé Goffinet) — Saturday 19 December 2026, 16:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Nassogne Christmas market (19.12)
Christmas market in Nassogne (Place communale) — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Christmas market in the Ardennes?
Durbuy Christmas Village and Market — Durbuy, 20 November – 3 January.
Which markets are open this weekend?
None this weekend. The next to open: Durbuy Christmas Village and Market, on 20 November.
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 11 of 16 have free entry, for example Durbuy Christmas Village and Market, Malmedy Christmas City (Cité de Noël), ACIA Christmas Market in Arlon.
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