Christmas markets in Belgium: 9 you don't want to miss in 2025

Where can you visit the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium? In this article, I've listed them for you! I've celebrated Christmas in the Belgian Ardennes for many years! So incredibly cozy and welcoming. The village of Durbuy is a particular favorite. Every year, there's a wonderful Christmas market that you'll definitely want to visit. Delicious food, shopping for handmade items, and tasty snacks to take home... Because I'm a huge fan of the Christmas spirit and everything related to it, I've listed the most charming Christmas markets in The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Germany and Belgium, all lined up for you. Perfect for a (last-minute) weekend getaway in your own country or just across the border. In this list, I've compiled the most Burgundian, cozy, and beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium for you. Have fun planning a day trip around the holidays! 

Christmas markets in Belgium in 2025: these are the 9 most beautiful and Burgundian ones

Ghent Winter Festivities Christmas Market

During the Ghent Winter Festivities there is plenty to do, see and experience in this lovely city GhentFrom ice skating to a ride on the Ferris wheel, seeing Ghent's light plan, and entertaining live shows for the whole family, it's all about the Christmas market, of course, filled with 150 chalets and stalls perfect for shopping. Sample winter delicacies, find the perfect gifts for under the Christmas tree, and above all, have a blast at this charming Christmas market in Ghent. Dates: December 4–31, 2025. More info: Gentsewinterfeesten.be

 | HOTEL TIPS FOR GHENT: Pillows Gent, 1898 The Post & Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel.

© Ghent Winter Festivities

Winter Fun Brussels Christmas Market

At the Brussels Christmas market, you'll find no fewer than 250 charming wooden chalets. Here you can find unique Christmas gifts for under the tree or lovely Christmas decorations for your home. You can also sample the most delicious specialties from around the world, and there's much more to do. Stroll among the lights of Brussels by lights, take a ride on the Ferris wheel, admire the magnificent Christmas tree, and visit the sound and light show in the Grand Place. There's also a large ice rink during the Christmas market. BrusselsTowards the end of the afternoon, the lights begin to glow, and the city is filled with festive lights. Dates: November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026. More info: Plaisirsdhiver.be

 | HOTEL TIPS FOR BRUSSELS: Maison Flagey Brussels, Pillows Hotel Brussels, & Cocoon Brussels.

Christmas market in Brussels

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Winterland Hasselt Christmas market

During the biggest winter event in Belgian Limburg, there's plenty to do in Hasselt. During Winterland Hasselt, you can skate on the ice rink, enjoy a drink in the Grand Café, and take a spin on the 35-meter-high Ferris wheel, which will hopefully be back again this year. For kids, Santa's house is a must-see during the Hasselt Christmas market. New this year is De Almhütte, a unique Austrian mountain chalet that will bring the Alpine feeling to Hasselt. And for the best Christmas photos and videos for TikTok and Instagram, go to #WinterWonderExperience. Of course, you can also simply stroll through the charming Christmas market with various stalls to buy Christmas items or treats for home. According to fellow Christmas lovers, this is one of the Christmas markets in Belgium you shouldn't miss. Dates: November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026. More information: Winterland.be

| HOTEL TIPS FOR HASSELT: Charming hotel Villa Saporis, BareFood, The Demer House & Hotel Restaurant Vous le Vous.

© Winterland Hasselt

Leuven Christmas Market

At the Leuven Christmas market, you'll find 140 stalls filled with homemade products, treats, lovely gifts for under the tree, and trinkets you'll love to keep for yourself. To make the market even more festive, there's live music throughout the city all day long. Need a break from all that Christmas shopping? LeuvenHave a drink at Rudolf's Christmas brasserie, which is also located at the market. Dates: December 9–21, 2025. More info: Leuvensekerstmarkt.com

 | HOTEL TIPS FOR LEUVEN: Hoorn, Trumpet House, & The fourth.

© Leuven Christmas Market

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Winter Glow Bruges Christmas Market

This year, you'll find not one, but two Christmas markets in Bruges during Wintergloed Brugge. In the city center, Simon Stevinplein square is a charming Christmas market perfect for shopping for artisanal Christmas gifts and, above all, for lots of treats to take home. The Bruges Christmas market is known as one of the most beautiful in Belgium. In the Grote Markt square, you'll find the more traditional Bruges Christmas market with chalets for a true Christmas atmosphere. The Bruges Christmas markets are made even more festive by concerts by various choirs playing the most wonderful Christmas songs. In addition to the Christmas market, Bruges This winter, there's also a new light experience walk you can take. It's also a lot of fun! Dates: November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026. More info: Visitbruges.be

 |HOTEL TIPS FOR BRUGES: B&B Canal de Luxe, La Clé Brugge & Castle suites.

Bruges Christmas Market

Ostend Christmas Market: Winter in the Park

In the Leopold Park in Oostende This year, you'll find more than 50 chalets to browse. From stalls filled with international delicacies like French cheeses, Spanish hams, and delicious mulled wine to handmade and artisanal products. There's also plenty to do at this charming Christmas market in Ostend. This year, there's a huge indoor ice skating rink! After shopping and skating, enjoy a refreshing drink at the Winterbar in Leopold Park before rolling into your hotel bed. Dates: until January 4, 2026. More info: oostende.org

 | HOTEL TIPS FOR OSTEND: Maison Rebelle, Villa Ostinato & Upstairs Hotel.

© Winter in the Park

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Christmas markets Antwerp

During Winter in Antwerp, the city is transformed into one of the most beautiful Christmas cities in Belgium. The various squares are decorated with thousands of lights during the holidays, and Christmas markets are spread throughout the city. Now Antwerp Antwerp is always a great city for a night or weekend getaway, but especially so around the holidays! To make it extra fun, there's something different to do on every square, from a Ferris wheel to an ice skating rink. All activities take place around Steenplein, Grote Markt, Handschoenmarkt, and the Scheldekaaien. All locations are festively decorated, and the Meir and De Keyserlei are also adorned with Christmas lights. Other things to do at Antwerp's Christmas markets include a winter bar with children's entertainment on Steenplein, a tubing track on Koningin Astridplein, an open-air winter terrace with interactive elements on Steenplein, an ice rink with a winter bar on Groenplaats, giant Christmas trees on Grote Markt, Handschoenmarkt, and Koningin Astridplein, and a nativity scene on Handschoenmarkt. I say: off to Antwerp to do your Christmas shopping and get into the Christmas spirit! This is one of the best Christmas markets in Belgium. Dates: December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 More info: kerstmarkt-antwerpen.nl

 | HOTEL TIPS FOR ANTWERP: Sapphire House, Botanical Sanctuary & August.

© Visit Antwerp

Christmas market Liège: Village de Noel de Liège

In the Liège Christmas Village, you'll find a traditional Christmas market and plenty of other fun winter activities. The entire city is transformed into a Christmas festivity, so you'll find yourself in a veritable Christmas village with over 200 chalets! It's easily one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium, and you'll want to visit it. The Liège Christmas market is spread across Place St. Lambert and Place du Marché. Sample winter delicacies like marzipan, cured meats, mulled wine, Christmas beers, pékèt, champagne, oysters, foie gras, and raclette. There's no limit to what you can find in this Burgundian city! Besides plenty of delicious food, this year you'll also find a toboggan run, an ice rink, and plenty of live music. Dates: November 28 to December 30, 2025. More info: Villagedenoel.be

| HOTEL TIPS FOR LIEGE: Faubourg Saint-Martin, B&B N5 en YUST Liège.

© Village de Noel

Mechelen Christmas Market

As the name suggests, Mechelen isn't just about a Christmas market; there are all sorts of fun activities to enjoy. For example, you can normally do some Christmas shopping at the Christmas market on the Dijle River. This year's events are still to be announced. For more information, please visit the website of Mechelen Keeps you Warm Keep an eye on it. Dates: November 28 to December 23, 2025. More info: Mechelenhoudtjewarm.be

| HOTEL TIPS FOR MECHELEN: B&B Dusk till Dawn, Porta Superia Boutique B&B & Hotel Brewery Het Anker.

© Mechelen Keeps You Warm

 TIP: Are you as much of a Christmas market lover as I am? I've compiled a list of unmissable Christmas markets for several destinations! Check out the shortlists here: visit the best Christmas markets in the Netherlands, or go to the Christmas markets in Amsterdam, discover the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.