Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive events in Maaseik with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the city for the first time, this guide will show you the way through all Christmas activities in our historic city center.
The atmospheric Market Square forms the heart of the Christmas celebration, surrounded by medieval facades and cozy terraces. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Christmas market with regional specialties, while the illuminated streets around St. Catherine's Church lead to various festive locations. In nearby municipalities such as Kinrooi and Dilsen-Stokkem, additional winter activities take place, all within a 15-minute drive.
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Maaseik Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liege Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Sustainable Ferris wheel offering panoramic views of the festive village.
- Description
- The Liège Christmas Market is a festive event featuring over 150 stalls with handmade products and local delicacies. Visitors can enjoy handmade crafts and unique gifts.
- Where
- Liege | More Info : Liege Christmas Village
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer at 40 meters height with a view over the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The market offers a wide range of handmade products, delicious drinks, and a cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Hasselt Winterland
- What to Expect
- Cozy Christmas market with a large ice rink and Santa's House.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt is a cozy Christmas market with many attractions, including a large ice rink, a cozy Grand Café, and Santa's House.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Winterland
Maaseik Other Holiday Activities
House of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- A boat-shaped setting with various activities and attractions.
- Description
- The House of Sinterklaas is a cozy location where you can play fun games with the Pieten and Conchita's, enjoy delicious speculaas, and listen to exciting stories.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : House of Santa Claus
Bokrijk Provincial Domain
- What to Expect
- Living artists in authentic interiors
- Description
- Provinciaal Domein Bokrijk offers a unique combination of historical buildings, authentic interiors, and living artists. The domain is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, unless otherwise stated on the website.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Bokrijk Provincial Domain
Santa Claus Maaseik
- What to Expect
- Free admission for everyone who has been good this year.
- Description
- Sinterklaas visits Maaseik on November 26. He arrives by boat in Neeroeteren and then walks to the large Sintfeest on the parking lot of the Borg. Here, one enjoys springkastelen, popcorn, suikerspin, grimeren, and a terrace for parents.
- Where
- Maaseik | More Info : Santa Claus Maaseik