Guide to Belgium Christmas Markets

Antwerp Christmas Market

2nd week December to 1st week January
Monday to Friday 12.00 - 20.00
Saturday / Sunday 12.00 - 22.00

The annual Christmas market in Antwerp is centered around the pictoresque cathedral square Grote Markt, where the traditional ice rink will be present from the second week of December until a few days after New Year. There is also a separate ice rink and an activity tent for children. The square is packed with the usual festively decorated stalls laden with all kinds of Christmas goodies, all accompanied by live music.
Huge Christmas trees are placed at Koningin Astridplein, Handschoenmarkt and Grote Markt. A winter fun fair with vintage rides is held at at Winterfoor, try the Belgian smoutebollen here (deep-fried dough balls covered with icing sugar).
On December 31st the New Year's fireworks grand finale takes off from a boat in the Schelde river. Best views are from the riverbank's terraces, but get there early to secure a place amongst the crowds.

Brussels Christmas Market

02 Dec - 08 Jan
Monday to Friday 11.00 - 20.00
Saturday / Sunday 11.00 - 22.00

No fewer than 220 wooden chalets will be present around the Beurs, the St. Katelijneplein and Vismarkt for the Brussels annual European Christmas market. A huge array of Christmas goods, craft products and delicatessen will be on sale in the beautifully illuminated shopping area. A 48 m. high giant wheel will give fantastic views of the city and over the traditional Christmas tree and decorations on Grote Markt. In addition, an ice skating rink offers fun for young and old.

Ghent (Gent) Christmas Market

	December - each year at St. Baafsplein
Around 50 wooden chalet-style huts sell Christmas decorations, candles, cards and gifts. Choirs singing carols provide musical accompaniments.

Luik (Liege) Christmas Market

	04 December - 30 December at the Place du Marché
The Christmas Village in Luik (Village de Noël de Liège) forms one of the largest Christmas markets in Belgium, attracting around 1 million visitors. This atmospheric venue will be located in the centre of town and consists of 120 wooden chalets full of tempting goodies, sweets, glühwein and original craft products and presents. Near the cathedral there will also be a skating rink.

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