Christmas markets and activities
Aardenburg
Light walk (December 8 and 9, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
A beautiful and atmospheric light spectacle through Aardenburg.
The walk starts at the MFC of Aardenburg between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. It is advisable to walk according to the signage, in order to experience the structure of the tour.
Crazy Christmas Bingo (December 8, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
Location: MFC Aardenburg
Come and celebrate the holidays at the Crazy Christmas Bingo on Friday, December 8! It will be a great evening of fun, laughter and fantastic prizes including a hot air balloon ride, a Nintendo Switch, a Samsung tablet and much more.
Christmas market (9 and 10 December 2023, 12:00 - 01:00)
Christmas market with cozy stalls, children's entertainment and delicious treats and a band and a DJ at the end!
Location: MFC Aardenburg
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Gin & Juice Party Band
9:30 PM – 1:00 AM DJ Door het Ribbon.
Breskens
Winter Fair (December 17, 12:00 – 18:00)
A day full of fun, how about a mini fair between the terraces consisting of entrepreneurs and shopkeepers from the entire region? From toys to florists and from home accessories to Christmas items.
The catering industry on the 'Spuiplein' will have stalls with various winter snacks and drinks including mulled wine, pea soup, hot chocolate, oliebollen, apple fritters, a gin stall and much more!
Brugge
Christmas market (24-11-2023 - 07-01-2024)
There are two Christmas markets in the center. The sales stalls, finished with new warm details, welcome you with their atmospheric lighting in the typical Winter Glow style. In these wonderful winter villages, full of fun and gadgets, you can effortlessly get into the Christmas spirit.
• Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 10pm
• Friday and Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm.
Light experience walk (24-11-2023 - 07-01-2024 )
Want to discover Bruges in the most magical way? This is possible during the Light experience walk! Follow the Light experience walk and discover Bruges through the hidden corners of the city.
Daily from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Gent
Winterfestival (7 to 31 December 2023)
The Ghent Winter Festivities are visited by many thousands of people every year. They stroll through the Christmas market with more than 150 stalls and find a tasty snack at the wine stalls.
Groede
Christmas fair (16-12-2023, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
More than 30 stalls, live music, the 'Slijkstraatje' in Dickens style and lots of delicious food.
Hoofdplaat
Christmas market (December 16, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Location: Schoolstraat 14, Hoofdplaat.
Nieuwvliet
Winter wonder walk (29-12-2023, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
A walk of about 2 to 3 kilometers through the village of Nieuwvliet in a wintery and fairytale atmosphere. Along the route you'll find food trucks, live music and street theater. The local catering are happy to help you with a drink.
Retranchement
Christmas Fair (17-12-2023, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
A market in 'd'Ouwe Kerke' with food, drinks and cozy stalls for everyone.
Sluis
Ice rink (16-12-2023 - 07-01-2024)
The ice rink has been a great success for years, as is evident from the many enthusiastic responses from visitors. The ice rink covers the entire 'Groote Markt' in Sluis. Special, is that the ice rink is built around the old 'Wilhelmina tree'.
