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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.
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Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival)
Korenmarkt, Emile Braunplein, Goudenleeuwplein & Klein Turkije · Ghent, BelgiumSeason3 December – 3 January 2027
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Entryfree
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The market is inside Ghent LEZ
Cars registered abroad must be registered (free) before entering — otherwise a fine. Check that your car meets the Euro norm.
Guide: what to do · official website · Free P+R: The Loop (free after registering your plate), Gentbrugge Arsenaal, Gentbrugge E17, Moscou, Mariakerke Post, Oostakker, Muide, Maaltebruggepark, Hekers, Watersportbaan, Bourgoyen, Wondelgem Neptunus, Lübeck. Paid/subscription: Galveston, Sint-Pietersstation, Ledeberg.
About
The Gentse Winterfeesten set up their chalets on the Korenmarkt, Emile Braunplein, Goudenleeuwplein and Klein Turkije, in the shadow of St Nicholas' Church, the Belfry and St Bavo's. The mood is festive and leans towards evenings: winter bars stay open until midnight or 1 am. An ice rink, rides and plenty of food complete the picture. New from 2026: the festival lasts until the end of the Christmas holidays. Tip: come by tram or bike, as the centre is largely car-free.
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
- Thu 24 December — 12:00–17:00. Christmas Eve: closes at 5 pm (ice rink from 11 am).
- Fri 25 December — 12:00–01:00. Christmas Day: ice rink until 11 pm.
- Thu 31 December — 12:00–17:00. New Year's Eve: closes at 5 pm (ice rink from 11 am).
- Fri 1 January — 12:00–01:00. New Year's Day: ice rink until 11 pm.
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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.
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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.
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Mechelen Christmas Market
About 50 stalls on the Korenmarkt, Haverwerf, Van Beethovenstraat and Vismarkt along the River Dijle, on December weekends.