Winter in Antwerpen
Kerstmarkt over zes pleinen in het centrum met overdekte ijspiste op Groenplaats en reuzenrad aan de Schelde.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Position Antwerp's Winter Festival as a must-visit holiday destination combining festive markets, ice skating, and Ferris wheel experiences across six central squares.
- Six Christmas markets in one city center—plan your holiday shopping route
- Ice skating on Groenplaats + Ferris wheel views of the Scheldt: the perfect winter date night
- Family-friendly holiday traditions: markets, skating, and seasonal treats across Antwerp's plazas
- Winter in Antwerp: Instagram-worthy festive scenes from December through early January
Winter in Antwerpen transforms the historic city centre into a festive destination with Christmas markets spread across multiple squares and attractions, offering a real winter walk along chalets, attractions and ice skating . The 2025-2026 edition attracted a total of 1.5 million visitors, confirming its status as one of the strongest winter events the city has ever staged . New this year were gastronomic experiences, viewing towers with moving winter scenes, and a special love story of a sailor and his sweetheart .
- Seven locations across historic centre (Grote Markt, Groenplaats, Suikerrui, Steenplein, Hendrik Conscienceplein, Operaplein, Handschoenmarkt)
- 1,000–1,200 m² indoor skating rink on Groenplaats with cathedral views
- New Bar Brabo by Duvel Moortgat at Steenplein and iconic Ferris wheel with panoramic city views
- Gastronomic chalets with gourmet food (smoked vegetables/meats, smashed burgers); traditional Belgian waffles, glühwein, hot chocolate
- Live jazz performances at Your Divine Xmas; live radio and performances at JOE Christmas House
- Festive light installations, shopping chalets (100+ stalls: gifts, knitwear, decorations), and decorative viewing towers with animated scenes