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Christmas markets in Flanders 2026

6 Christmas markets in Flanders in the 2026 season, in 6 towns and villages. 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

6 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
Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)Arthurious · CC BY 4.0opens Fri 20 November, 11:00

Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)

Bruges, Belgium 20 November – 3 January ≈ 65 km

Two Christmas markets in the heart of Bruges, on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, part of the Wintergloed festival, with an ice rink in King Albert I Park.

free entry
opens Thu 3 December, 12:00

Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival)

Ghent, Belgium 3 December – 3 January ≈ 66 km

Ghent's Christmas market spreads across several squares in the historic centre, with chalets, an ice rink and winter bars open late.

free entry LEZ
opens Thu 3 December, 12:00

Leuven Christmas Market

Leuven, Belgium 3 December – 20 December ≈ 69 km

More than 120 stalls on Ladeuzeplein and Herbert Hooverplein, in front of the University Library, for 18 days before Christmas.

free entry
opens Fri 4 December, 17:00

Mechelen Christmas Market

Mechelen, Belgium 4 December – 24 December ≈ 61 km

About 50 stalls on the Korenmarkt, Haverwerf, Van Beethovenstraat and Vismarkt along the River Dijle, on December weekends.

free entry
opens Fri 4 December, 14:00

Winter in Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium 4 December – 3 January ≈ 73 km

Flanders' biggest Christmas market runs from the Grote Markt to the Operaplein, with an ice rink on Groenplaats and New Year fireworks.

free entry LEZ

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest Christmas market in Flanders?

Winterland Hasselt — Hasselt, 13 November – 3 January.

Which markets are open this weekend?

Winterland Hasselt.

Are there free Christmas markets?

Yes, 6 of 6 have free entry, for example Winterland Hasselt, Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed), Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival).

By region

Brussels-Capital Region 5Wallonia 59East 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 38Antwerp 21Ghent 33Liège 60Namur 48Charleroi 44Mons 37Leuven 41Hasselt 47Maastricht 49Aachen 61Luxembourg 41Lille 19Cologne 31