Last updated: December 01, 2024
The festive season has arrived in Mechelen! This guide leads you through all the winter events and activities our historic city center has to offer during the end-of-year festivities.
From the atmospheric Christmas market at the Grote Markt to the winter walk along the Dijle river, Mechelen is buzzing with coziness. The illuminated St. Rumbold's Tower forms the centerpiece of the festivities, while the medieval streets and squares are wrapped in warm winter lighting. The traditional stalls, ice rink, and winter terraces offer visitors an authentic Flemish Christmas experience.
Contact information and details below.
Unique offering of handmade products from local artisans.
The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a wide range of Christmas-related products, drinks, and activities.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Leuven Christmas Market
Cozy stalls with festive items and mulled wine.
The Christmas Market in Antwerp is one of the largest in Belgium, located on various squares in the historic center. You'll find cozy stalls with festive items, stands offering mulled wine and snacks, and activities for children like an ice rink.
Where: Antwerp | More Info: Antwerp Christmas Market
Unique combination of traditional and German craftsmen.
The Coeur en Neige Christmas Market in Mons is a comprehensive Christmas market featuring various attractions, including a craft market, flavorful food, a magical kiosk where you can meet Father and Mother Christmas, and a traditional nativity scene.
Where: Mons | More Info: Mons Christmas Market
Largest mobile ice skating rink in the country.
The Gentse Winterfeesten is a comprehensive event featuring numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. There are cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, an ice skating rink, and various food stands.
Where: Ghent | More Info: Ghent Winter Festivities
Unique gift ideas and local vendors.
The Christmas market in Mechelen is expanding this year with additional locations and weekends. You can enjoy festive markets and stalls at various locations, where you can taste delicious drinks and find unique gifts.
Where: Mechelen | More Info: Mechelen Christmas Market
Personal consultations with experienced numerologists, card readers, and astrologers.
The Spirituele Beurs Bloom Fair in Putte offers a wide range of spiritual activities, including demonstrations, workshops, lectures, and personal consultations with numerologists, card readers, and astrologers. Visitors can also shop at various stalls featuring spiritual trinkets, crystals, and unique books.
Where: Mechelen | More Info: Spiritual Bloom Fair Mechelen
Third edition of Monsters & Martini's
The Halloween Party Mechelen is a thrilling evening where you can haunt and enjoy Martini's.
Where: Mechelen | More Info: Halloween Party Mechelen