Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your festive moments in Geraardsbergen with our complete event guide. Discover the cozy Christmas activities and winter events that our historic city offers for both residents and visitors.
The Grand Market Square forms the heart of the festivities, where traditional Christmas stalls and winter treats can be found. From the historic Town Hall to the Saint Bartholomew's Church, you can enjoy atmospheric lighting and decorations. The surrounding shopping streets and Station Square offer additional activities, while the Oudenberg provides a picturesque winter backdrop for the entire city.
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Geraardsbergen Holiday Light Displays
Gravensteen Christmas Decoration
The Gravensteen is transformed during the Christmas period into an exciting castle with magical lighting, festively decorated tables, and aperitif concerts. Historische Huizen Gent transforms the castle walls into a setting for an exciting light story full of family intrigues.
Geraardsbergen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bruges Christmas Market
The Bruges Christmas Market is a cozy place where you can enjoy Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and festive market stalls.
Ghent Christmas Market
The Gentse Winterfeesten transform the city center into a cozy winter atmosphere. There are cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. There is also an indoor ice bar ‘Chez Babette’ and a Christmas tree carousel on Emile Braunplein.
Leuven Christmas Market
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 Christmas-related activities, including artisans, delicious food and drinks, and a cozy atmosphere.
Heart of Snow
The Coeur en Neige Christmas Market in Bergen (Mons) offers a wide range of activities, including an ice rink, a magic kiosk, a traditional Christmas nativity scene, and much more.
Geraardsbergen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Warmest Week
De Warmste Week is a week filled with actions and events to combat loneliness. There are various projects where people work together to help others.
Geraardsbergen Other Holiday Activities
St. Nicholas' Eve and Day
Sinterklaasfeesten are festive days where children are expected by Sinterklaas, followed by the distribution of gifts and treats.
Antwerp Ferris Wheel
The Antwerp Ferris Wheel is an impressive tourist attraction 55 meters high, with 42 cabins that can accommodate 800 guests per hour. The vibrant, multicolored LED lighting adds an extra layer of charm.