Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Kessel-Lo during the winter period! This guide provides an overview of all winter events and activities that our vibrant district has to offer during the end-of-year season.
In the historic center around St. Francis Church, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with local specialties and artisanal products. The cozy streets of Kessel-Lo are decorated with atmospheric lighting, while the Provincial Domain offers a winter walk along illuminated paths. From the center, you can easily reach the larger Christmas markets in Leuven, just 10 minutes away by bicycle.
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Kessel-Lo Holiday Light Displays
Winter Light Bokrijk
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of light, fire, and festive attractions.
- Description
- Winterlicht at Bokrijk offers five winter evenings with enchanting performances, dancing installations, and nostalgic attractions. The open-air museum is fully focused on light, fire, and celebration.
- Where
- Bokrijk | More Info : Winter Light Bokrijk
Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
- What to Expect
- Light show with animals in a winter landscape
- Description
- Pairi Daiza transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland with over 70 stunning installations, including giant animals. The centuries-old trees, paths, and facades of buildings are illuminated with millions of LED lamps and hundreds of lanterns.
- Where
- Brugelette | More Info : Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
Kessel-Lo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hasselt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy Grand Café and beautiful ice rink
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy and surprising experience with many hotspots and delicious food and drinks. Experience it yourself!
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Christmas Market
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy market stalls with festive items and mulled wine.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Antwerp is a large event with various locations in the historic center. You can find festive items, mulled wine, and delicious snacks. There is an ice rink and a Ferris wheel for children.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Description
- Gentse Winterfeesten is a festive winter event in the city center of Ghent, featuring cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Liège Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ferris wheel and ice skating rink on the Cathedral Square.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Liège is the largest and oldest in Belgium, featuring over 150 wooden chalets and attractions like a Ferris wheel, ice skating rink, and toboggan run.
- Where
- Liège | More Info : Liège Christmas Market
Mons Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique circus program with international artists.
- Description
- The Kerstmarkt Coeur en Neige in Mons offers a comprehensive program with wooden stalls, handmade products, a circus featuring international artists, and a children's attraction park.
- Where
- Mons | More Info : Mons Christmas Market
Ciney Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- "More than 270 artisanal stalls in a fairy-tale setting"
- Description
- "Les Féeries du Parc is the Christmas market in Ciney, featuring over 270 stalls, with 2/3 being artisanal. The Parc Saint-Roch is transformed into a fairy-tale setting with numerous chalets adorned with thousands of lights."
- Where
- Ciney | More Info : Ciney Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artisans with handmade products on the Mgr. Ladeuzeplein.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event that has been taking place since 1988 on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein in the center of Leuven. During this event, visitors can enjoy a wide range of handmade products, delicious drinks, and a unique view over the Christmas market.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market