In December, the days grow shorter and there are Christmas lights and candles everywhere. Time for good food, gifts but above all … each other! A good reminisce about the year during a long beach walk. Will you celebrate Christmas together at your cosy holiday home, apartment or hotel in Nieuwvliet? Perfect for a break at or around Christmas!
Take your wish list with you and swap Nieuwvliet for a day out at one of these magical Christmas markets in the area. In addition to an infinite range of special gifts, you can also enjoy all kinds of festive delicacies. Enjoy, shop and sniff around.
The annual Christmas market and ice rink in the center of Knokke-Heist. The Christmas market has become the place to be in the winter. Have a nice drink at the gin, enjoy a mulled wine, eat a nice snack ... You can do it all there. Be sure to come skating on the covered skating rink.
When: Friday December 2, 2022 - Sunday 8 January 2023
Where: A. Verweeplein, Knokke-Heist.
Website: www.myknokke-heist.be
The Bruges Christmas and winter market will be located on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, in the cosy city centre. There will be a good range of stalls offering all kinds of delicious local food and drinks. Home-made hot chocolate, ice-cold jenever, spiced glühwein... along with Belgian beers, cheeses and hearty dishes. There’s something for everyone. The Bruges winter market is also a great place to shop for an original Christmas gift. You’ll find a wide range of attractive, original and handmade Christmas presents. And choral concerts are planned for you to enjoy.
When: Friday 25 November 25 2022 - Sunday 8 January 2023
Where: Markt & Simon Stevinplein, Bruges.
Website: www.visitbruges.be
More than 150 wooden huts spread out from Sint-Baafsplein, along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt. The whole neighbourhood gets out its Christmas decorations. Wander among firs and pines, amble past stalls selling snacks and drinks, fancy trinkets and authentic crafts. The scent of pine resin and mulled wine make the experience complete. Ghent under its green winter blanket, a Christmas city at its best.
When: Thursday 8 - Saturday 31 December 2022
Where: Sint-Baafsplein, Botermarkt, Klein Turkije & Korenmarkt, Ghent.
Website: visit.gent.be
During December you can experience a real Christmas atmosphere in Blankenberge. There is mood lighting in the shopping streets and there are two Christmas events. A Christmas market at the marina on Havenplein with numerous stalls, ice rink, ferris wheel and fairground reactions. In addition, a Christmas event with ice rink is taking place on Leopold III square.
When: Friday 2 December 2022 - Sunday 8 January 2023
Where: Havenplein & Leopold III plein, Blankenberge.
Website: www.visit-blankenberge.be
The first edition of Ostend’s renewed, annual Christmas Market is coming! Come and enjoy an unforgettable day in our magic world in Leopoldpark. In addition to the ice rink on the pond, you will also find over 50 Christmas chalets with fine foods from all over the world. Or would you like just a delicious hot chocolate?
When: Friday December 2, 2022 - Sunday 8 January 2023
Where: Leopoldpark, d'Ostend.
Website: www.winterinhetpark.be
