Weekendo
Hamont-Achel Christmas market
Christmas market in Hamont-Achel — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. In the courtyard of the Achelse Kluis abbey: crafts, live music, children's activities, Santa and Achel beer.
What to do in Hamont-Achel this weekend?
Hamont-Achel lies in the tourist area Limburg Kempen, in Limburg. Here is what's on in Hamont-Achel and nearby: local festivals, markets, concerts, exhibitions, walks and places open all year, with dates and times from official calendars.
Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 3.0Saturday 14 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 14 November — Sunday 15 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Monday 16 November — Sunday 22 November
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 19 December — Sunday 3 January
Nothing planned in this period yet.
Saturday 12 December — Tuesday 29 December
Nearby, in the Limburg Kempen
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs De Vossemeren
The subtropical pool complex at De Vossemeren in Lommel also welcomes day visitors, with a wave pool, wild-water channel, slides and a heated outdoor pool.
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Erperheide
In Peer, the Erperheide Aqua Mundo welcomes day visitors with a Water Playhouse, wave pool and wild-water channel, and can be combined with the BALUBA indoor play world.
Snow Valley Peer indoor ski slopes
Covered slopes on real snow in Belgian Limburg, open daily from 10 am (9 am at weekends) to 10 pm, with gear for hire by the hour.
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.
Lommel Christmas market
Christmas market in Lommel — 12 December, 13 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Free entry. A Christmas village of wooden chalets run by local associations and hobbyists: handmade gifts, decorations and treats.
hours not confirmed yet
Leopoldsburg Christmas market
Christmas market in Leopoldsburg — 13 December 2026. A Christmas market in the town centre on an end-of-year shopping Sunday.
opens Sat 19 December, 17:00
Koersel Christmas market
Christmas market in Koersel — from 19 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A two-day Christmas village in Koersel centre: stalls, live performances, fairground rides and Santa's chalet; après-ski theme on Saturday evening.
Winter Evenings at Bokrijk
Between Christmas and New Year, Bokrijk Open-Air Museum lights up for five evenings of storytelling, group singing and an old-fashioned funfair.
Open all year, within 20 km
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs De Kempervennen
Just across the border from Lommel, the De Kempervennen Aqua Mundo sells day tickets with a wave pool, the Aqua Loop and Aqua Racer slides and the Urban Playground.
Montana Snowcenter indoor ski slope, Westerhoven
A small ski hall near Eindhoven, where hire gear is included in the price.
open now · until 21:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs De Vossemeren
The subtropical pool complex at De Vossemeren in Lommel also welcomes day visitors, with a wave pool, wild-water channel, slides and a heated outdoor pool.
open now · until 20:00
Aqua Mundo – Center Parcs Erperheide
In Peer, the Erperheide Aqua Mundo welcomes day visitors with a Water Playhouse, wave pool and wild-water channel, and can be combined with the BALUBA indoor play world.
open now · until 22:00
Snow Valley Peer indoor ski slopes
Covered slopes on real snow in Belgian Limburg, open daily from 10 am (9 am at weekends) to 10 pm, with gear for hire by the hour.
Without a car
Nearest station: Hamont, about 45 min on foot.