Torchlight Christmas – Xhoffraix
Christmas market in Xhoffraix — 23 December 2026. Free entry. Snacks and seasonal drinks, horse-drawn carriage rides, music and a torchlight walk through the illuminated forest.
Cross-country ski rental: €12/day, €8 half day; schools and groups €4/day (weekdays). Cash only.
Slopes and trails open only when there is enough snow. We never report snow conditions ourselves: check the official sources before you leave.
The village of Xhoffraix sits on the heights above Malmedy, south of the busiest High Fens ski area. Les Crêtes grooms four loops of 2.5, 5.5, 8.5 and 13.5 km along the ridges, often quieter than on the plateau. Skis can be rented for a full or half day, and a café-restaurant serves something warm afterwards. Showers, a heated room and toilets are available. Tip: cash only; a half day is enough to try the short loop with children.
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Open only when there is enough snow; check the snow bulletin before you go. Usual hours: 9 am–6 pm.
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Christmas market in Xhoffraix — 23 December 2026. Free entry. Snacks and seasonal drinks, horse-drawn carriage rides, music and a torchlight walk through the illuminated forest.
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.
Christmas market in Chôdes — from 12 December to 13 December 2026.
About twenty chalets, a big festive bar and a large ice rink on Place du Châtelet, Thursday to Sunday over four weekends.
Christmas market in Malmedy — 29 November 2026. A one-day makers' market.
Christmas market in Schoppen — from 28 November to 29 November 2026.