Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Berchem with our winter guide. Whether you're a local resident or visiting Berchem for the first time, this guide will help you through the festive season with all essential information.
Historic Berchem Center forms the heart of winter activities, with St. Willibrordus Church as its radiant centerpiece. The cozy Christmas market on Willibrordus Square offers traditional stalls with local specialties, while the illuminated shopping streets of Statiestraat and Driekoningenstraat welcome visitors with festive window displays and winter treats. From the center, you can easily reach the festivities in nearby Antwerp.
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Berchem Holiday Light Displays
Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
- What to Expect
- Light installations in a zoo
- Description
- Pairi Daiza lights up the park with over 70 breathtaking installations, including giant animals, to create a unique experience.
- Where
- Brugelette | More Info : Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
Winter Light Bokrijk
- What to Expect
- Enchanting performances and dancing installations.
- Description
- Winterlicht in Bokrijk offers five winter evenings with enchanting performances, dancing installations, and nostalgic attractions.
- Where
- Bokrijk | More Info : Winter Light Bokrijk
(Un)Holy Light
- What to Expect
- Intriguing light art installations on lesser-known locations
- Description
- (Un)Holy Light brings six intriguing light art installations to five known and lesser-known locations in Leuven. From Saturday, December 9, to Sunday, December 17, you can visit each location between 5 PM and 9 PM. The former Domo building features two installations.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : (Un)Holy Light
Berchem Holiday Markets and Shopping
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the historic center
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in Belgium, spread across various squares in the historic center. You'll find cozy stalls with festive items, stands offering mulled wine and snacks, and an ice rink for kids.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country
- Description
- The Ghent Christmas Market is a lively market featuring numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. You'll find cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, a reindeer carousel, and many food stands.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer at 40 meters high 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 the festivities. The market offers a wide range of handmade products, delicious drinks, and a cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Winterland Hasselt
- What to Expect
- Free access to a large number of attractions, including an ice rink and a Christmas market.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt is a cozy Christmas market with many surprising hotspots, delicious food and drink. It offers a unique experience for young and old on the Kolonel Dusartplein in Hasselt.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Winterland Hasselt
Brussels Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Christmas market and various attractions.
- Description
- The Brussels Christmas Market is a lively market with many stalls offering various treats and original gifts. Visitors can also enjoy various activities such as a Ferris wheel, rides, and other attractions.
- Where
- Brussels | More Info : Brussels Christmas Market