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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.
Christmas markets open on 26 December 2026
Markets whose official hours confirm they are open on 26 December — 44 in total. Each card shows the hours for that day; on holidays they change more often, so check the market page before you leave.
All markets
44 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.
Aalst Christmas market
Christmas market in Aalst — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A food village on the Grote Markt and about 12 non-food chalets on the Hopmarkt, during the [OVER]WINTEREN festival.
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.
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.
Aarschot Christmas market
Christmas market in Aarschot — from 11 December to 31 December 2026. A winter village in the Stadspark with huts run by local associations, a tyre slide and a swing carousel; a Christmas train on the Grote Markt.
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.
Halle Christmas market
Christmas market in Halle — from 17 December to 27 December 2026. Two Thursday-to-Sunday periods with more chalets than in 2025: gifts, fashion, art and handmade products.
opens Sat 26 December, 14:00
Westende Christmas market
Christmas market in Westende — from 26 December to 30 December 2026. Five days of Christmas stalls, snacks and drinks in Westende-Bad, with a winter rebus walk.
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.
opens Thu 26 November, 16:30
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027
Around twenty light artworks along the canals, on foot (4.5 km) or by boat, 26 Nov–17 Jan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
Underground Christmas market in the passages of the Fluweelengrot beneath Valkenburg castle ruins, with timed tickets.
Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
A Christmas market underground in the marl passages of the Gemeentegrot: sheltered from the weather, with timed tickets.
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.
Amsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)
Big indoor winter festival at the RAI: skating, rides and shows; timed tickets, 17 Dec–2 Jan.
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.
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.
Lille Ferris Wheel (Grand'Place)
The 50 m Ferris wheel is back on the Grand'Place next to the giant tree until mid-January, turning until midnight.
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.
Winterburg Nijmegen
New winter festival in the Kronenburgerpark with a Christmas market, ice rink and music, 10–27 December; small entry fee.
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.
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.
Check before you go
The season includes this day, but the organiser has not published the hours for it yet.
Genk Christmas market
Christmas market in Genk — from 4 December to 3 January 2027. A city-centre winter event: ice rink and chalets on the Fruitmarkt, a winter village on the Stadsplein and Santa's house.
Kortrijk Christmas market
Christmas market in Kortrijk — from 3 December to 3 January 2027. A village of chalets on the Grote Markt with a large Christmas tree; extra weekend stalls for gifts, decorations and regional products.
Roeselare Christmas market
Christmas market in Roeselare — from 20 November to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village and Ferris wheel on the Stationsplein from 20 November; an ice rink, carousel and the Radio 2 Wintercafé on the Grote Markt from 4 December.
Blankenberge Christmas market
Christmas market in Blankenberge — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. A covered ice rink, winter bar, a Christmas market of mini-chalets and a mulled-wine tower on the Koning Leopold III-plein, near the seafront and the station.
De Panne Christmas market
Christmas market in De Panne — from 12 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village on the Markt with chalets, music and performances, food stalls and an ice rink.
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.
Nieuwpoort Christmas market
Christmas market in Nieuwpoort — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village on the Marktplein, a covered ice rink, the Chez Babette winter bar in Nieuwpoort-Bad and Santa's house (19–26 December).
Oudenaarde Christmas market
Christmas market in Oudenaarde — 4 December and 27 December 2026. A winter village in front of the Gothic town hall, a skating rink, Santa in the Bisschopskwartier, a light parade and a horse-drawn carriage.
Spa Christmas Market
A friendly, community-run Christmas market on Place Royale in Spa, organised by local traders with the town and tourist office.
Turnhout Christmas market
Christmas market in Turnhout — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas square on the Grote Markt: roller rink, Winter Garden, food and drink chalets, performances and children's entertainment (Winter in Turnhout).
Zottegem Christmas market
Christmas market in Zottegem — from 3 December to 27 December 2026. A covered Christmas market with a central bar, food corner and chalets, Thursday to Sunday in December.
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Hagondange Christmas market
Christmas market in Hagondange (Parc Municipal 2 Rue Jeanne d'Arc) — from 11 December to 28 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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.
By theme and date
Free entry 114Indoor 3For kids 45With ice rink 36Open 24 Dec 40Open 31 Dec 23Open 1 Jan 17