Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the cozy Christmas atmosphere in Hasselt with our complete event guide. From the traditional Christmas market at Kolonel Dusartplein to the atmospheric winter activities in the city center, this guide shows you the way to all festive events.
The historic center of Hasselt transforms during the winter period into an atmospheric backdrop with illuminated streets and squares. The Grote Markt forms the beating heart with its authentic stalls and winter terraces, while the adjacent shopping streets provide a complete shopping and walking experience. In the surrounding districts, you'll find numerous cultural activities and winter events that bring the capital of Limburg to life.
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Hasselt Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hasselt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of coziness, food, drinks, and attractions.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy experience with many surprising hotspots and delicious food and drinks. The Grand Café, ice rink, Spiegeltent, and Santa's House are the main attractions.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Christmas Market
Aspen Lounge
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere of a bar in the Rocky Mountains.
- Description
- The Aspen Lounge offers a cozy atmosphere, similar to a bar in the Rocky Mountains, where you can enjoy a drink and a pleasant setting.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Aspen Lounge
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ice skating and Ferris wheel in the historic center.
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large event with over 100 market stalls spread across various squares in Antwerp's historic center. You can find festive items, delicious snacks, and drinks, including mulled wine and smoutebollen. There are also activities like ice skating and a Ferris wheel.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique view over the Christmas market from 40 meters high.
- 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 Christmas-related activities, including artisans with handmade products, a cozy brasserie with various drinks, and a unique view over the Christmas market.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Ciney Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 270 handmade stalls in Parc Saint-Roch.
- Description
- "Les Féeries du Parc" is the Christmas market in Ciney, featuring over 270 stalls, two-thirds of which are handmade, in the unique setting of Parc Saint-Roch. The park is transformed into a fairy-tale setting with numerous chalets adorned with thousands of lights that will offer the public a series of surprises for the eyes and taste buds.
- Where
- Ciney | More Info : Ciney Christmas Market
Les Féeries du Parc
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with an ice rink and fair rides.
- Description
- The Féeries du Parc in Ciney offer a unique Christmas market with over 280 exhibitors, an ice rink, fair rides, and concerts.
- Where
- Ciney | More Info : Les Féeries du Parc
Hasselt Other Holiday Activities
Home of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- A boat-shaped House of Sinterklaas with various activities.
- Description
- In the House of Sinterklaas in Hasselt, you can play fun games with the Pieten and Conchita's, enjoy delicious speculaas, and listen to all the exciting stories that Sinterklaas has to tell.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Home of Santa Claus