Kerstmarkt Kortrijk
Visitors can wander through a festive winter village filled with wooden chalets offering seasonal food, original gifts, and warming drinks beneath a giant Christmas tree. Nearby squares feature additional entertainment, including live musical performances and DJ sets in the Wintertuin as well as bumper cars and carousels at the Kerstfoor. Families can also discover Santa's village with peek-in views of a gift warehouse, candy factory, and elf dormitory.
What to Expect
Atmospheric winter village with wooden chalets beneath a sparkling Christmas tree.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Grote Markt
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Visit Kortrijk
Food & Drink
Chalets offer winter dishes and warming drinks, while the Wintertuin serves warm drinks, local beers, and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and festive-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Weekdays before the Christmas holiday: 17:00–23:00; weekdays during the Christmas holiday: 15:00–23:00; weekend days: 15:00–00:00.
Tips & Advice
- Be on the Grote Markt on Thursday, December 3, when the Christmas tree lights are switched on for the official opening of Winter in Kortrijk.
- Stop at the Wintertuin beside Sint-Maartenskerk for a warm drink or regional beer, with live performances and DJ sets every day.
- Take the kids to Vandaleplein to peek into Santa's gift warehouse, candy factory and elves' dormitory in the Land van de Kerstman.
- Come on a weekend or during the Christmas holidays if you want to arrive in the afternoon, because the market opens later on weekdays before the holidays.
- Send thrill-seekers to the bumper cars and the rups at the Kerstfoor on Schouwburgplein, while the youngest stick to duck fishing and the carousels.
Special Events & Promotions
- Official opening and Christmas tree lighting on the Grote Markt on Thursday, December 3
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
In the Land van de Kerstman on Vandaleplein, kids can peek into Santa's gift warehouse, candy factory and the elves' dormitory. The Kerstfoor on Schouwburgplein has duck fishing, carousels, bumper cars and the rups.
Is there live music?
Yes. The Wintertuin next to Sint-Maartenskerk has live performances and DJ sets every day.
What can we eat and drink?
The chalets on the Grote Markt serve winter dishes and warming drinks. The Wintertuin also pours regional beers and non-alcoholic options.
Can we meet Santa?
Santa will be in his village, but his working hours haven't been announced yet.
How can I run a chalet?
Email winter@kortrijk.be to get the information pack and sign up. Chalets this year fall into three categories: food, drinks and shopping.
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