Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your festive December in Aarschot with our comprehensive event guide. From the historic Grand Market Square to the cozy shopping streets, this guide helps you discover all winter activities.
The atmospheric Grand Market Square forms the heart of Christmas activities, with traditional wooden chalets and artisanal stalls. From here, you can walk to the illuminated Saint Roch Tower and Orleans Tower, while the Demer Valley provides a wintry backdrop. The surrounding municipalities like Rillaar and Langdorp contribute to the festive atmosphere with their own winter markets and activities.
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Aarschot Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Description
- Gentse Winterfeesten offers a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and animation.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the city center
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Antwerp is one of the largest in Belgium, spread across various squares in the historic center. You'll find cozy stalls offering festive items, mulled wine, and delicious treats.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Liège Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Covered ice rink and panoramic view from the Ferris wheel.
- Description
- The Village de Noël in Liège offers a festive Christmas market with over 150 artisanal stalls, local delicacies, and unique gifts. Visitors can enjoy ice skating, sledding, and a panoramic view from the Ferris wheel.
- Where
- Liège | More Info : Liège Christmas Market
Hasselt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy Grand Café and magical ice rink.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy winter experience with many attractions, hotspots, and delicious food and drinks. It is the perfect outing for young and old on the Kolonel Dusartplein in Hasselt.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer experience from a height of 40 meters with a view over the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a wide range of artisans, local products, and cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Ciney Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- "270 handmade stalls in a fairy tale-like Parc Saint-Roch"
- Description
- "Les Féeries du Parc" is the Christmas market of Ciney, featuring over 270 stalls, 2/3 of which are handmade, in the exceptional setting of Parc Saint-Roch. The park is transformed into a fairy tale setting with numerous surprises for the eyes and taste buds.
- Where
- Ciney | More Info : Ciney Christmas Market
Aarschot Other Holiday Activities
Essen Christmas Beer Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique selection of exclusive brews from the smallest and most remote breweries.
- Description
- The Kerstbierfestival in Essen offers a wide range of Belgian Christmas and winter beers. Visitors can taste the different brews in 15 cl glasses. There are beers from the barrel as well as bottled ones, and warm served gluhkriek is also available. In total, around 200 beers are presented, including 20 from the barrel and warm served gluhkriek.
- Where
- Essen | More Info : Essen Christmas Beer Festival
New Year's Fireworks on the Scheldt
- What to Expect
- Fifteen minutes of fireworks over the Schelde with live music.
- Description
- The fireworks on the Schelde in Antwerp are a traditional New Year's celebration where hundreds of fireworks are shot into the air to a matching soundtrack.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : New Year's Fireworks on the Scheldt