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 Leuven 2026
41 Christmas markets within about an hour's drive of Leuven (up to 75 km as the crow flies), 1 of them across the border. The closest: Leuven Christmas Market in Leuven (≈ 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
41 markets
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
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
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 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.
opens Sat 5 December, 08:30
Geer Christmas market
Christmas market in Geer (Rue Emile Lejeune 1) — Saturday 5 December 2026, 08:30–21:30. 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.
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 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.
hours not confirmed yet
Waremme Christmas market
Christmas market in Waremme (Place du Roi Albert Ier) — from 10 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
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 Fri 27 November, 11:00
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
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
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.
opens Fri 20 November, 11:30
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Lesve Christmas market
Christmas market in Lesve (Place de Lesve) — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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.
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof)
The big winter village on the Vrijthof: chalets, a Ferris wheel, a covered ice rink and bars that stay open late.
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.
opens Sat 12 December, 14:00
Ath Christmas market (Centre Equilibre)
Christmas market in Ath (Rue des Hauts Degrés 18) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 14:00–19:30. 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.
opens Sat 5 December, 11:00
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.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
opens Sat 12 December, 11:00
Fontaine-Valmont Christmas market
Christmas market in Fontaine-Valmont (Rue de l'Église - Église Saint-Martin et salle Fernand Nicodème) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 11:00–22:30. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
Tilff Christmas market
Christmas market in Tilff — from 17 December to 20 December 2026.
opens Sun 20 December, 12:00
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.
opens Sat 5 December, 09:00
Merbes-le-Château Christmas market
Christmas market in Merbes-le-Château — Saturday 5 December 2026, 09:00–21:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 12 December, 11:00
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.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Christmas market is the closest?
Leuven Christmas Market — Leuven, ≈ 0 km, ≈ 10 min; 3 December – 20 December.
Which ones are across the border?
Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof), ≈ 85 min.
Which markets are open this weekend?
Winterland Hasselt.
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 28 of 41 have free entry, for example Winterland Hasselt, Charleroi Christmas Village, Ath Christmas market (ASBL Les Heures Heureuses).
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 38Antwerp 21Ghent 33Liège 60Namur 48Charleroi 44Mons 37Hasselt 47Maastricht 49Aachen 61Luxembourg 41Lille 19Cologne 31