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Winter in Antwerp
Flanders' biggest Christmas market runs from the Grote Markt to the Operaplein, with an ice rink on Groenplaats and New Year fireworks.
Free Christmas markets 2026 in Belgium and beyond
From big city squares to villages, these are the Christmas markets with free entry — 114 in total, checked against official websites. Rides such as the ice rink or the Ferris wheel are often paid.
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114 markets
Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)
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.
Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver)
Brussels' big Christmas market turns 25: 238 chalets along almost 2 km from the Grand-Place to De Brouckère, with a Ferris wheel and an ice rink.
Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival)
Ghent's Christmas market spreads across several squares in the historic centre, with chalets, an ice rink and winter bars open late.
Winterland Hasselt
A 15,000 m² winter village on Kolonel Dusartplein: Christmas market, covered ice rink, Ferris wheel, Santa's House and après-ski bars.
Liège Christmas Village
Belgium's oldest Christmas market (38th edition): about 200 chalets between Place du Marché and Place Saint-Lambert, with pèket and a party mood.
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.
Leuven Christmas Market
More than 120 stalls on Ladeuzeplein and Herbert Hooverplein, in front of the University Library, for 18 days before Christmas.
Mons Cœur en Neige
The 22nd edition of Mons' Christmas festivities: a market on the Grand-Place, a food village on Marché aux Herbes and a covered rink on Place Léopold.
Namur Christmas Market
As part of Namur en Lumière, chalets fill Place d'Armes, Place de l'Ange and Place du Théâtre, with an ice rink, a Ferris wheel and a food village.
Oostende Christmas market
Christmas market in Oostende — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. Free entry. Chalets, winter bars, a carousel and a kiosk on the Wapenplein; a covered 600 m² ice rink on the Sint-Petrus-en-Paulusplein (€10 with skates).
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.
Anthisnes Christmas market
Christmas market in Anthisnes — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. Over 40 craftspeople in a 17th-century manor, craft beers and mulled wine.
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.
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.
opens Fri 20 November, 15:00
Ath Christmas market (ASBL Les Heures Heureuses)
Christmas market in Ath (Chemin des Primevères 22A) — Friday 20 November 2026, 15:00–22:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Ath Christmas market (Artisans à l’Hôtel de Ville)
Christmas market in Ath (Grand Place 45) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Ath Christmas market (Associations)
Christmas market in Ath (Rue de France) — Sunday 20 December 2026, 12:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Bastogne Christmas market (11.12)
Christmas market in Bastogne — from 11 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Braine Lalleud Christmas market
Christmas market in Braine Lalleud (Chaussée de Mont Saint-Jean 83) — Sunday 29 November 2026, 10:30–18:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Wed 16 December, 15:00
Braives Christmas market
Christmas market in Braives (Chemin du Via 20) — Wednesday 16 December 2026, 15:00–16:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Büllingen Christmas market
Christmas market in Büllingen — from 28 November to 29 November 2026. Free entry. Around 20 exhibitors and craftspeople.
Charleroi Christmas Village
Chalets and party nights on Place de la Digue, plus an ice rink and family fun on Place Verte, in Charleroi's lower town.
Comblain-au-Pont Christmas market
Christmas market in Comblain-au-Pont — 18 December 2026. Free entry. Local produce and crafts, Father and Mother Christmas in the early evening, live music.
hours not confirmed yet
Comines Christmas market
Christmas market in Comines (Rue du Pont-Neuf) — from 10 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Court-Saint-Etienne Christmas market
Christmas market in Court-Saint-Etienne (Boucle Joseph Dewez 2) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Dendermonde Christmas market
Christmas market in Dendermonde — from 10 December to 27 December 2026. Free entry. Wooden chalets around a large ice rink and a 12-metre tower bar: crafts, regional products, food and drink.
Enghien Christmas market
Christmas market in Enghien — from 18 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Eupen Christmas Market
The 54th edition of the Euregio's oldest Christmas market: more than 90 chalets in Eupen's upper town, for a single weekend.
hours not confirmed yet
Farciennes Christmas market
Christmas market in Farciennes (Rue Joseph Bolle 63) — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Ferrières Christmas market
Christmas market in Ferrières (Place de Chablis) — from 5 December to 6 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Grimbergen Christmas market
Christmas market in Grimbergen — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. The centre becomes a winter village: 75 stalls of crafts and winter food, with entertainment in the abbey basilica and on the market square.
opens Sun 6 December, 10:00
Houthem Christmas market
Christmas market in Houthem (Rue de Wytschate) — Sunday 6 December 2026, 10:00–18:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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Isières Christmas market
Christmas market in Isières (Place d'Isières 13) — from 7 November to 8 November 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Ixelles Christmas market (hiver - BOOM Marché créatif et durable)
Christmas market in Ixelles (UR Square) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026, 17:00–22:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
Ixelles Christmas market (Brussels' Creators Christmas Market)
Christmas market in Ixelles (Renaissance Brussels Hotel) — Thursday 17 December 2026, 17:00–22:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 19 December, 17:00
Koersel Christmas market
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.
Lobbes Christmas market
Christmas market in Lobbes (rue de l'église 1) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Lommel Christmas market
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.
Mainvault Christmas market
Christmas market in Mainvault (Place de Mainvault) — Thursday 17 December 2026, 17:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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.
Mechelen Christmas Market
About 50 stalls on the Korenmarkt, Haverwerf, Van Beethovenstraat and Vismarkt along the River Dijle, on December weekends.
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.
opens Sat 12 December, 10:00
Neder-Over-Heembeek Christmas market
Christmas market in Neder-Over-Heembeek (Ferme Nos Pilifs) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 10:00–18:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Neeroeteren Christmas market
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seneffe Christmas market
Christmas market in Seneffe (Place Penne d'Agenais 12) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Spa Christmas Market
A friendly, community-run Christmas market on Place Royale in Spa, organised by local traders with the town and tourist office.
St. Vith Christmas market
Christmas market in St. Vith (Rathausplatz) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Torhout Christmas market
Christmas market in Torhout — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. Wooden chalets on the Markt run by youth groups, clubs and craftspeople; a wheelchair-accessible ice rink from 4 December to 3 January.
hours not confirmed yet
Tubize Christmas market
Christmas market in Tubize (Boulevard Georges Deryck 124) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Vaux Sur Sure Christmas market (Vaux-sur-Sûre)
Christmas market in Vaux Sur Sure — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Vaux Sur Sure Christmas market (19.12)
Christmas market in Vaux Sur Sure — Saturday 19 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Verviers Christmas market
Christmas market in Verviers (Place Colo) — from 12 November to 14 November 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Virton Christmas market
Christmas market in Virton — from 18 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 10 December, 15:00
Warneton Christmas market
Christmas market in Warneton (Rue du Gheer 56) — Thursday 10 December 2026, 15:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Torchlight Christmas – Xhoffraix
Christmas market in Xhoffraix — 23 December 2026. Free entry. Snacks and seasonal drinks, horse-drawn carriage rides, music and a torchlight walk through the illuminated forest.
Aachen Christmas Market
Aachen's big Christmas market wraps around the cathedral and town hall, with the famous Printen gingerbread and stalls tucked into the old-town lanes.
Amiens Christmas Market
Over 100 chalets along nearly two kilometres, from Place René-Goblet to the town hall – one of the longest markets in the north.
Christmas Village Amsterdam (Museumplein)
The free Christmas market on Museumplein, between the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw, 3–27 December.
Arras Christmas Market (Ville de Noël)
One of northern France's biggest Christmas markets, on the Grand'Place and Place des Héros, with Ferris wheel, ice rink and carousel.
Bernkastel-Kues Christmas Market
Market in the half-timbered old town on the Moselle, with wine stalls, an Advent calendar and fireworks on 19 December. 20 November to 20 December 2026.
Colmar Christmas Markets
Six Christmas markets in Colmar's old town, 23 November to 29 December 2026; gourmet market and Ferris wheel until 3 January.
Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
Right below the cathedral's twin spires on Roncalliplatz, Cologne's best-known market brings red-roofed stalls, a giant tree and a canopy of lights.
Heinzels Wintermärchen (Cologne Old Town)
Cologne's market of the Heinzelmännchen house elves spreads over Alter Markt and Heumarkt, with a large open-air ice rink running into January.
Dortmund Christmas Town (Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt)
One of Europe's biggest markets, centred on a 45-metre giant tree on Hansaplatz. 19 November to 30 December 2026, free entry.
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Several themed markets link the old town, the Königsallee and the Rhine, with a Ferris wheel, an ice rink and opening until 30 December.
Essen International Christmas Market
Large city-centre market stretching from the light-canopied Kennedyplatz to a medieval market on Flachsmarkt. 13 November to 23 December 2026.
Haarlem Christmas Market
One of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands: hundreds of stalls around the Grote Markt, 11–13 December.
Koblenz Christmas Market
Seven squares in Koblenz's old town from 20 November to 22 December 2026, then 'Winterzeit' on five squares until 3 January 2027.
Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour)
Some 90 wooden chalets on Place Rihour, a stone's throw from the Grand'Place and its Ferris wheel, for six weeks.
Winterlights – Luxembourg City Christmas Markets
The Winterlights festival brings several Christmas markets to Luxembourg's Ville-Haute, from Place d'Armes to Place de la Constitution, until 3 January.
Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof)
The big winter village on the Vrijthof: chalets, a Ferris wheel, a covered ice rink and bars that stay open late.
Metz Christmas Markets
More than 130 chalets spread over several squares in central Metz, with a Ferris wheel, viewing tower and a new ice trail.
Monschau Christmas Market
On the four Advent weekends, the half-timbered town of Monschau in the narrow Rur valley turns into a storybook Christmas setting.
Aegidii Christmas Market Münster
Family-friendly market in the Aegidiimarkt courtyard, around a large wooden pyramid with a chime and a nativity scene. 23 November to 23 December 2026.
Lichtermarkt at St Lambert's, Münster
Blue pointed-roof huts at the foot of St Lambert's Church, with Münster's biggest Christmas tree. 23 November to 22 December 2026.
Münster Town Hall Courtyard Christmas Market
The largest and oldest of Münster's six markets, under a canopy of lights behind the historic town hall. 23 November to 23 December 2026.
La Magie de Noël at the Tuileries
Christmas market and funfair in the Tuileries Garden by Place de la Concorde, 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 11:00–23:45.
Champs-Élysées Christmas Market
After almost ten years away, the market returns to the lower Champs-Élysées, 22 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. Free entry.
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The largest Christmas market in the Paris region, at the foot of the Grande Arche, 12 November to 31 December 2026; Le Sommet area with ice rink until 3 January.
Reims Christmas Market
About 150 chalets on the Hautes Promenades near Reims-Centre station, with a Ferris wheel and a light show on the cathedral.
Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik)
One of Europe's oldest Christmas markets (since 1570), spread over eight sites in the historic centre, 27 November to 24 December 2026.
Royal Christmas Fair (The Hague)
Nearly a hundred chalets under the trees of the Lange Voorhout, free, daily 12:00–21:00, 3–23 December.
Trier Christmas Market
In Germany's oldest city, the Christmas market fills the medieval Hauptmarkt and the square in front of the cathedral.
WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg
New open-air Christmas market on the Walramplein, the heart of Christmas Town Valkenburg, with the illuminated parade on set evenings.
Bosch Winters Paradepaardje (Den Bosch)
Nostalgic winter square below St John's Cathedral: covered ice rink, Ferris wheel, carousel and café; 5 Dec–3 Jan.
Bad Münstereifel Christmas Market
In this walled Eifel town, the 'WinterZauber' market runs between half-timbered houses and City Outlet stores until 30 December.
Bonn Christmas Market
More than 160 stalls across Bonn's pedestrian centre, from Münsterplatz and its Beethoven statue to Friedensplatz.
Harbour Christmas Market (Chocolate Museum, Cologne)
On the Rhine in front of the Chocolate Museum, the harbour market is the first in Cologne to open and stays open until 3 January.
Markt der Engel – Angels' Market (Neumarkt, Cologne)
On Neumarkt in the heart of the shopping district, the Angels' Market glows with thousands of star lights in the trees and angels strolling between white stalls.
Nikolausdorf – St Nicholas Village (Rudolfplatz, Cologne)
In front of the medieval Hahnentorburg gate, a 'village' of huts where St Nicholas makes his rounds every day and local Kölsch bands play in the evening.
Dordrecht December Market (Dordtse Decemberdagen)
Four days of wooden chalets around the Grote Kerk, the centrepiece of the Dordtse Decemberdagen (10 Dec–3 Jan).
Duisburg Christmas Market
Market along Königstraße through Duisburg's whole city centre, with an ice rink for Bavarian curling. 12 November to 30 December 2026.
Place de la Comédie Christmas Market (Metz)
The lively corner of the Metz markets: food chalets in front of the Opéra-Théâtre, open in the evening on weekdays until 11 pm.
Giebelhüüskesmarkt at the Überwasser Church, Münster
Small market with a student vibe in front of the Liebfrauen-Überwasser Church, with views of the cathedral towers. 23 November to 22 December 2026.
Kiepenkerl Christmas Market Münster
A small Christmas village among half-timbered houses around the Kiepenkerl statue, with Westphalian specialities. 23 November to 23 December 2026.
X-MS Christmas Market Münster
Local, sustainable market on Harsewinkelplatz by the 'Kirschensäule' sculpture: crafts and food from the region. 23 November to 23 December 2026.
Paris Notre-Dame Christmas Market
About forty French artisans in Square René-Viviani, facing Notre-Dame, 26 November to 27 December 2026. Free entry.
Valenciennes Christmas Village
Christmas chalets on Place d'Armes opposite the town hall, with a Ferris wheel on Place du Commerce and a carousel on Place du Marché-aux-Herbes.
Avioth Christmas market
Christmas market in Avioth (Rue de l'Abbé Delhotel) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Düren Christmas market
Christmas market in Düren (Innenstadt Düren) — on 19 November, 20 November, 21 November, 23 November, 24 November, 25 November, 26 November, 27 November, 28 November, 29 November, 30 November, 1 December, 2 December, 3 December, 4 December, 5 December, 6 December, 7 December, 8 December, 9 December,
Escher Krëschtmoart – Esch-sur-Alzette Christmas Market
Luxembourg's earliest Christmas market to open: chalets on Esch's town-hall square, with weekend concerts and a St Nicholas parade.
Wintertijd Heerlen
Winter village on two squares in central Heerlen: ice rink, ice slide, curling, a winter café and a winter market on some Sundays.
Hürtgenwald Christmas market
Christmas market in Hürtgenwald (Dorfplatz Bergstein) — from 28 November to 29 November 2026, 15:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Kall Christmas market (Kloster Steinfeld)
Christmas market in Kall (Basilika Steinfeld) — from 5 December to 6 December 2026, 12:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Abbesses Christmas Market (Montmartre)
A small village-style market on Place des Abbesses around the carousel. 2026 dates not yet published; usually late November to early January.
hours not confirmed yet
Réhon Christmas market
Christmas market in Réhon (Salle de la jeunesse Place Grenetier) — from 5 December to 6 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Simmerath Christmas market
Christmas market in Simmerath (Förderverein Rurberger Weihnachtsmarkt e.V.) — on 28 November, 29 November, 5 December, 6 December, 12 December and 13 December 2026, 14:00–19:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Vincennes Christmas Village
Vincennes traders' Christmas village on Place Pierre-Sémard, 4 to 24 December 2026, daily 10:00–19:30. Free.
Wershofen Christmas market
Christmas market in Wershofen (Dorfladen | Dorfspezi) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 14:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
By theme and date
Indoor 3For kids 45With ice rink 36Open 24 Dec 40Open 26 Dec 44Open 31 Dec 23Open 1 Jan 17