Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Halle with our complete guide for the winter period. We'll guide you through all festivities and events that this historic Brabant city has to offer during the Christmas season.
The Grand Market forms the beating heart of the Christmas celebration, with traditional wooden chalets full of artisanal products and delicacies. From here, cozy illuminated streets wind their way to the Saint Martin's Basilica, where Christmas concerts regularly take place. The walking route along the Zenne offers visitors an atmospherically lit trail, while local merchants in the city center decorate their shop windows festively.
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Halle Holiday Light Displays
Sound and Light Show Grand Place Brussels
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and sound show on historic marketplace buildings
- Description
- The sound and light show at the Grand Place in Brussels is a cultural discovery that connects us all through music from around the world. With its rich and diverse sound, this show transports us, lulls us with emotions, and encourages us to share, discover, and explore.
- Where
- Brussels | More Info : Sound and Light Show Grand Place Brussels
Lanterna Magica
- What to Expect
- Lit walk with animations and music in a historical castle park.
- Description
- Lanterna Magica is a unique walk through a lit and partially animated forest around the Château de La Hulpe. The walk is 2.5 kilometers long and lasts about an hour to an hour and a half.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Lanterna Magica
Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
- What to Expect
- Illuminated animal installations in a winter wonderland.
- Description
- Pairi Daiza transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland with over 70 stunning installations, including giant animals, illuminated trees and buildings.
- Where
- Brugelette | More Info : Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
Halle Holiday Markets and Shopping
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An ice rink and a Ferris wheel in the center of Antwerp.
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large Christmas market spread across various squares in the historic center. It features cozy stalls with festive items, mulled wine, and snacks.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer at 40 meters high with a view of the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event that has been taking place since 1988 on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hoover squares in the heart of Leuven. Visitors can enjoy a variety of artisans, handmade products, and cozy brasseries like 'Rudolf'.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Mons Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of traditional and artisanal activities.
- Description
- The Coeur en Neige Christmas Market in Mons is a lively Christmas market featuring various attractions, including a magic kiosk, a traditional nativity scene, and a wide range of handmade products.
- Where
- Mons | More Info : Mons Christmas Market