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Leuven Christmas Market

Ladeuzeplein & Herbert Hooverplein · Leuven, Belgium
Season3 December – 20 December 2026
Todayclosed
Entryfree
Whereoutdoors

About

Leuven's Christmas market sets up at the foot of the University Library tower, on Ladeuzeplein and Herbert Hooverplein. More than 120 stalls sell gifts, decorations, mulled wine and snacks, with the lively feel of a student city. At night the lit library tower makes a fine backdrop. Unusually, it is one of the few big Flemish markets that ends before Christmas, on 20 December. Tip: the square is about 800 m from the station, a pleasant walk through the centre.

Opening hours

Monday12:00–22:00
Tuesday12:00–23:00
Wednesday12:00–23:00
Thursday12:00–23:00
Friday11:00–23:00
Saturday12:00–23:00
Sunday12:00–22:00
  • Sun 20 December — 12:00–21:00. Last day, closes at 9 pm.

Combine with

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