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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.
opens Sun 15 November, 12:00
Sportoase Groot Schijn ice rinks, Antwerp
Sportoase Groot Schijn (Deurne) · Antwerp, BelgiumSeason15 November – 31 March 2027
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Age 12+, skates not included: €10 (Antwerp residents €8); under 12 and 65+: €7.50 (€6). 10-entry card €88 (€70.40). Gloves €5 on site.
About the event
In Deurne in eastern Antwerp, Sportoase Groot Schijn puts two rinks under one roof – billed by the operator as the country's biggest skating complex – alongside a leisure pool and wellness area. The small fun rink is open to families and beginners on several afternoons and evenings, while the large sports rink opens to the public on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. On Friday evenings the sports rink turns into a disco rink. Outside school holidays there is no public skating on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tip: gloves are compulsory (on sale on site for €5), skates are not included in the price, and you can go for a swim the same day.
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Opening hours
Winter hours outside school holidays (fun rink); sports rink: Wednesday 2.30–4.30 pm, Sunday 2.45–4.45 pm, Friday 8–10 pm (disco). Closed Mon, Tue, Thu. Fun rink closed during curling. Christmas-holiday hours not published.
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30, 19:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | closed |
| Friday | 15:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–16:45 |
- Fri 25 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Fri 1 January — closed. Closed on 1 January.
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Lier Christmas market
Christmas market in Lier — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. More than 100 stalls on three squares, live music and Christmas brass bands; a free 'Sacred Garden' light trail in the city park on 11–12 December.
Mechelen Christmas Market
About 50 stalls on the Korenmarkt, Haverwerf, Van Beethovenstraat and Vismarkt along the River Dijle, on December weekends.
Sint-Niklaas Christmas market
Christmas market in Sint-Niklaas — from 11 December to 20 December 2026. Dozens of chalets on one of Belgium's largest market squares, over two weekends.
Herentals Christmas market
Christmas market in Herentals — 13 December 2026. A one-day market on the Grote Markt with stalls by local associations and charities, part of the Winterlicht programme.
Vilvoorde Christmas market
Christmas market in Vilvoorde — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. 35 chalets run by local associations on the Grote Markt, on the opening weekend of Winters Vilvoorde.
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