Top 20 Christmas markets in Belgium

The Top 20, in order

• No. 1: Plaisirs d’Hiver — Bruxelles, Belgium · 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
  Over 200 chalets across 2.5 km; spectacular 360-degree sound & light projection on the Grand-Place, giant Ferris wheel, and curling rinks.
• No. 2: Wintergloed Brugge – Kerstmarkten — Brugge, Belgium · 20 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
  Fairy-tale backdrop beneath the medieval Belfry on the Markt; floating eco-friendly ice rink and cozy winter bar at Minnewater (Lake of Love).
• No. 3: Gentse Winterfeesten — Gent, Belgium · 3 Dec – 3 Jan 2027
  Scandinavian winter village spanning from Sint-Baafsplein to Korenmarkt; features the “Winter Wonder Castle” inside the medieval Gravensteen fortress.
• No. 4: Village de Noël de Liège — Liège, Belgium
  Oldest and largest Christmas village in Wallonia, complete with its own honorary “Mayor” and “Council”; famous for local Pèket gin and Liège waffles.
• No. 5: Winter in Antwerpen — Antwerpen, Belgium · 4 Dec – 3 Jan 2027
  Stretches across the Grote Markt, Handschoenmarkt, and Steenplein; features a covered ice rink under Rubens' shadow and riverside views by the Scheldt.
• No. 6: Leuvense Kerstmarkt — Leuven, Belgium · 3 Dec – 20 Dec 2026
  One of the oldest traditional markets in Flanders, set on Ladeuzeplein and Hooverplein; authentic artisan chalets and regional Flemish craft beers.
• No. 7: Winterland Hasselt — Hasselt, Belgium
  Sprawling festive theme park at Kolonel Dusartplein; authentic Bavarian Almhütte, Grand Carousel, and local Hasselt Jenever tasting bars.
• No. 8: Marché de Noël de Durbuy — Durbuy, Belgium
  Held in “the smallest city in the world”; winding cobbled alleys, artisan stalls by the anticline cliff, and roasted potatoes topped with warm foie gras.
• No. 10: Marché de Noël de Namur — Namur, Belgium · 27 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
  Set in Place d'Armes and Place de l'Ange beneath the Citadel; features traditional Walloon folklore, craft stalls, and artisanal cheeses.
• No. 11: Mons Cœur en Neige — Mons, Belgium · 5 Dec – 3 Jan 2027
  Surrounding the Grand-Place beneath the UNESCO-listed Baroque Belfry; features an illuminated ice rink, magic kiosks, and regional Hainaut food chalets.
• No. 13: Kerstmarkt Mechelen — Mechelen, Belgium · 4 Dec – 24 Dec 2026
  Spread across the Grote Markt beneath St. Rumbold's Tower; intimate atmosphere with local Gouden Carolus winter beers.
• No. 14: Village de Noël de Charleroi — Charleroi, Belgium · 20 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
  Dual-square setup on Place de la Digue and Place Verte; large covered ice rink, oyster & Champagne chalets, and regional specialties.
• No. 15: Louvain-la-Neige — Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium · 27 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
  Hosted in a pedestrianized university city on Grand-Place and Place Wallonne; focused on local young designers, craft gifts, and wooden chalets.