Last updated: November 22, 2024
Welcome to the complete guide for the Christmas season in Hoboken! This practical travel guide will lead you through all festive activities and events our municipality has to offer during the winter months.
In the historic center around the Kiosk Square, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with local specialties and artisanal products. The cozy streets of Hoboken are atmospherically lit, and the walking route past Saint Agnes Church and the Gravenhof offers visitors a beautiful view of the winter decorations. From the center, you can easily reach the Christmas markets of Antwerp, which are just 15 minutes away.
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Hoboken Holiday Markets and Shopping
Libelle Christmas Café
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops and a well-stocked goodie bag.
- Description
- At the Libelle Christmas Café in Antwerp, you can enjoy a day of Christmas atmosphere with creative workshops, a well-stocked goodie bag, and a selection of the best Libelle products.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Libelle Christmas Café
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An ice rink and a Ferris wheel in the city center.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Antwerp is one of the largest in Belgium, covering various squares in the city 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
Hoboken Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of food and drinks of various flavors.
- Description
- At the Hobokense Christmas Market, you can find delicious hotdogs and kibbelingen, glühwein, chocolate milk with amaretto, cava, wine, beer, soda, and jenever, vanilla and chocolate waffles, chocolate-covered truffles, frangipane tartlets, and chocolate sea fruits.
- Where
- Hoboken | More Info : Hoboken Christmas Market
Christmas Open Door Ranst
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional Christmas market and cultural activities.
- Description
- Kerst opendeur in Ranst offers a festive Christmas market with various stalls, local delicacies, and cozy activities for the whole family.
- Where
- Ranst | More Info : Christmas Open Door Ranst
Hoboken Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Hoboken SantaCon 2024
- What to Expect
- Santa costume explorers in Hoboken
- Description
- Hoboken SantaCon 2024 is a fun event where people in Santa costumes explore the streets of Hoboken.
- Where
- Hoboken | More Info : Hoboken SantaCon 2024
Hoboken Other Holiday Activities
GS Beobank Hoboken Star
- What to Expect
- Unique due to the various teams and matches in the Belgian Futsal League.
- Description
- GS Beobank Hoboken Ster is a prominent indoor football club from Hoboken, active in the Belgian Futsal League. The club offers various teams, including a senior team, a U21 team, and youth teams. They regularly organize matches and club activities.
- Where
- Hoboken | More Info : GS Beobank Hoboken Star
Giant Ferris Wheel Antwerp
- What to Expect
- Unique due to its refined design and extensive facilities.
- Description
- In Antwerp, you can ride a giant Ferris wheel. The View is 55 meters high, has 42 cabins, and can accommodate 800 people per hour. The Ferris wheel is equipped with multi-colored LED lighting, special VIP cabins, and an extra large cabin for wheelchair users and people with disabilities. From the half-open cabins, you can enjoy a view of the center of Antwerp.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Giant Ferris Wheel Antwerp
Home Perfume Workshop
- What to Expect
- Unique workshop for making natural home fragrance with essential oils.
- Description
- In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to create a unique natural home fragrance that perfectly suits you. You will receive a downloadable workbook and a 10 ml bottle of 100% natural essential oils. You will learn how to create a scent atmosphere that suits you, how to choose the best materials, and how to create a synergy for an ultrasonic diffuser or room spray.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Home Perfume Workshop