Weekendo
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
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.
Christmas markets near Antwerp 2026
21 Christmas markets within about an hour's drive of Antwerp (up to 75 km as the crow flies), 1 of them across the border. The closest: Winter in Antwerp in Antwerp (≈ 10 min by car). Drive times are estimates; for an exact route use 'On the way'.
This weekend
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
All markets
21 markets
opens Fri 4 December, 14:00
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.
opens Fri 4 December, 17:00
Mechelen Christmas Market
About 50 stalls on the Korenmarkt, Haverwerf, Van Beethovenstraat and Vismarkt along the River Dijle, on December weekends.
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.
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.
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 Thu 3 December, 12:00
Leuven Christmas Market
More than 120 stalls on Ladeuzeplein and Herbert Hooverplein, in front of the University Library, for 18 days before Christmas.
opens Sun 13 December, 12:00
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Christmas market
Christmas market in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (Place des Maïeurs) — Sunday 13 December 2026, 12:00–19:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Fri 11 December, 17:00
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 3 December, 12:00
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Rixensart Christmas market
Christmas market in Rixensart — from 27 November to 29 November 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Wavre Christmas market
Christmas market in Wavre (Avenue Henri Lepage 5) — from 2 December to 4 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sun 29 November, 10:30
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Lasne Christmas market
Christmas market in Lasne (Place Communale 1) — from 10 December to 12 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Rebecq Christmas market
Christmas market in Rebecq (Docteur colson 8) — from 18 December to 20 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 10 December, 12:00
Dordrecht December Market (Dordtse Decemberdagen)
Four days of wooden chalets around the Grote Kerk, the centrepiece of the Dordtse Decemberdagen (10 Dec–3 Jan).
hours not confirmed yet
Ramillies Christmas market
Christmas market in Ramillies (Avenue des Déportés 48) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Christmas market is the closest?
Winter in Antwerp — Antwerp, ≈ 0 km, ≈ 10 min; 4 December – 3 January.
Which ones are across the border?
Dordrecht December Market (Dordtse Decemberdagen), ≈ 85 min.
Which markets are open this weekend?
Winterland Hasselt.
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 15 of 21 have free entry, for example Winterland Hasselt, Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) (Brussels), Braine Lalleud Christmas market.
By region
Brussels-Capital Region 5Wallonia 59Flanders 6East 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 38Ghent 33Liège 60Namur 48Charleroi 44Mons 37Leuven 41Hasselt 47Maastricht 49Aachen 61Luxembourg 41Lille 19Cologne 31