Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the festive winter atmosphere in Ypres! This guide leads you through all Christmas activities and festivities that our historic fortress city has to offer during the winter period.
The Grand Market Square forms the heart of the Christmas celebrations, surrounded by the majestic Cloth Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Christmas market with heated chalets, the covered ice rink, and atmospheric lighting adorning the medieval facades. From the center, cozy shopping streets lead to various festive locations, where local merchants and artisans offer their goods.
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Christmas market with authentic Christmas decorations and local products.
The Bruges Christmas Market is a lively place where you can enjoy Christmas decorations, delicious food and drinks, and a wide range of Christmas gifts.
Where: Bruges | More Info: Bruges Christmas Market
Unique combination of ice and atmosphere in the center of Ypres.
On the ice rink in the center of Ypres, you can enjoy ice skating in a cozy atmosphere. The rink is open daily from 9 AM to 11 PM, except on December 24 from 9 AM to 6 PM, December 25 from 12 PM to 11 PM, December 31 from 9 AM to 6 PM, and January 1 from 12 PM to 11 PM.
Where: Ieper | More Info: Ice Rink at the Winter Village
Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
The Gentse Winterfeesten offer a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and animation. There are numerous food stalls, animation, and fun gifts under the Christmas tree. Under the City Pavilion, you'll find the largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
Where: Ghent | More Info: Ghent Christmas Market
A week of non-stop radio and concerts in Bruges.
De Warmste Week is a week filled with actions and projects to combat loneliness. There are various registration options, such as the Warmest Cookie Bake and the Warmest School Bus.
Where: Bruges | More Info: The Warmest Week