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Christmas markets in Belgian Limburg 2026

8 Christmas markets in Belgian Limburg in the 2026 season, in 8 towns and villages — from Winterland Hasselt to village markets such as Hamont-Achel or Lommel. For each one: dates, opening hours, entry and map, from official sources.

This weekend

opens Fri 13 November, 11:00

Winterland Hasselt

Hasselt, Belgium 13 November – 3 January ≈ 55 km

A 15,000 m² winter village on Kolonel Dusartplein: Christmas market, covered ice rink, Ferris wheel, Santa's House and après-ski bars.

free entry

All markets

8 markets

opens Fri 13 November, 11:00

Winterland Hasselt

Hasselt, Belgium 13 November – 3 January ≈ 55 km

A 15,000 m² winter village on Kolonel Dusartplein: Christmas market, covered ice rink, Ferris wheel, Santa's House and après-ski bars.

free entry
hours not confirmed yet

Genk Christmas market

Genk, Belgium 4 December – 3 January ≈ 46 km

Christmas market in Genk — from 4 December to 3 January 2027. A city-centre winter event: ice rink and chalets on the Fruitmarkt, a winter village on the Stadsplein and Santa's house.

opens Sat 12 December, 11:00

Hamont-Achel Christmas market

Hamont-Achel, Belgium 12 December – 13 December ≈ 72 km

Christmas market in Hamont-Achel — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. In the courtyard of the Achelse Kluis abbey: crafts, live music, children's activities, Santa and Achel beer.

opens Sat 12 December, 14:00

Lommel Christmas market

Lommel, Belgium 12 December – 20 December ≈ 74 km

Christmas market in Lommel — 12 December, 13 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Free entry. A Christmas village of wooden chalets run by local associations and hobbyists: handmade gifts, decorations and treats.

free entry
hours not confirmed yet

Leopoldsburg Christmas market

Leopoldsburg, Belgium 13 December ≈ 69 km

Christmas market in Leopoldsburg — 13 December 2026. A Christmas market in the town centre on an end-of-year shopping Sunday.

opens Mon 14 December, 17:00

Neeroeteren Christmas market

Neeroeteren, Belgium 14 December ≈ 44 km

Christmas market in Neeroeteren — 14 December 2026. Free entry. An evening market on the church square of Neeroeteren, with street entertainment and winter terraces; a long-running tradition.

free entry
opens Sat 19 December, 17:00

Koersel Christmas market

Koersel, Belgium 19 December – 20 December ≈ 65 km

Christmas market in Koersel — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A two-day Christmas village in Koersel centre: stalls, live performances, fairground rides and Santa's chalet; après-ski theme on Saturday evening.

free entry
opens Sun 20 December, 14:00

Sint-Truiden Christmas market

Sint-Truiden, Belgium 20 December ≈ 63 km

Christmas market in Sint-Truiden — 20 December 2026. A one-day Christmas market on the Grote Markt on the shopping Sunday before Christmas; during the season also chalets on the Groenmarkt and a rink inside the Minderbroederskerk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest Christmas market in Belgian Limburg?

Winterland Hasselt — Hasselt, 13 November – 3 January.

Which markets are open this weekend?

Winterland Hasselt.

Are there free Christmas markets?

Yes, 4 of 8 have free entry, for example Winterland Hasselt, Lommel Christmas market, Neeroeteren Christmas market.

By region

Brussels-Capital Region 5Wallonia 59Flanders 46East Belgium 8Belgian Ardennes 16Dutch Limburg 6Eifel and Aachen region 20North Rhine-Westphalia 31Lorraine 21Hauts-de-France 5Champagne-Ardenne 3Île-de-France 6

Near you

Brussels 63Antwerp 46Ghent 56Liège 74Namur 61Charleroi 58Mons 49Leuven 68Hasselt 64Maastricht 64Aachen 70Luxembourg 41Lille 33Cologne 31