1. Winter in the park - Ostend

Winter in the Park in beautiful Ostend is a firm favourite when it comes to Christmas markets. This year too, you can soak up the Christmas atmosphere to your heart's content.

Moreover, this year, they will also present an extra Christmas market on the Wapenplein. The usual ice skating rink and Christmas chalets can be found in Leopoldpark. You can visit from 1 December 2023 to 7 January 2024.

2. Magical Middelkerke

Want to soak up a unique and magical atmosphere during the end-of-year period? Then you should head towards Middelkerke. There you will find Magical Middelkerke where you can enjoy sparkling walks, cosy drinks and so much more. 

You can visit the event every day from 19 December to 8 January.

3. Winters Nieuwpoort

Winters Nieuwpoort is also at it again. From 1 December, you can come and enjoy the Winter Chalet in Nieuwpoort-Bad. 

On 22 December, they will add to the fun with the opening of Winter Village in Nieuwpoort-City. Will you come and soak up the atmosphere?

4. Christmas atmosphere in Koksijde

In Koksijde this year you will be amazed. The whole town lights up and there is a lot to do. You will find a light show, an ice-skating rink of no less than 600 square metres and so much more to discover. 

Come and have a look between 26 December and 8 January.

5. Winter fun in Blankenberge

Winter fun? You will certainly experience that at the winter market in Blankenberge. On Koning Leopold III square, you will find various Christmas chalets, stalls and so much more. If you weren't yet in the Christmas spirit, you will definitely be at this fantastic winter market.

You can visit the market from Friday 1 December 2023 to Sunday 7 January 2024.

6. Wintergloed in Brugge

Want to be early with the Christmas vibes? Then you can have a look at Wintergloed in historic Bruges as early as 24 November. The city will be completely immersed in an optimal Christmas atmosphere with Christmas markets and a whole lot of lights. 

Everywhere you look there is something to discover. A visit to the city during this period is therefore highly recommended. From 24 November to 7 January.

7. Warmste Week in Bruges

Bruges is on fire this year, and it has nothing to do with the weather! The sparkling centrepiece is 'Warmste Week', a heartwarming event that lights up Bruges from 18 to 24 December.

'Warmste Week' is a solidarity campaign organised by VRT every year to raise money for various charities. This year's theme is 'growing up without worries'.

Be sure to drop by 't Zand, because during the 'Warmste Week', VRT will broadcast live radio from the 'Warmste Huis' for seven days. Everyone is welcome to soak up the atmosphere, request a record or enjoy the free concerts by various well-known artists.

Walk past the enchanting Christmas stalls and enjoy various winter delicacies.