Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your holidays in Merksem with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local resident or visiting Merksem for the first time, this guide helps you discover all festive activities.
The vibrant Mayor Jozef Nolf Square forms the heart of the Christmas atmosphere, with a traditional Christmas market and winter activities. From here, you can easily walk to the Saint Francis Church and Merksem's cultural center, where winter events take place continuously. The proximity to Antwerp, just 15 minutes by public transport, offers additional opportunities for winter fun at the Grand Place and along the Scheldt River.
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Merksem Holiday Light Displays
Winter Light Bokrijk
- What to Expect
- Enchanting performances and dancing installations in a historical setting.
- Description
- Winterlicht in 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
Merksem Holiday Markets and Shopping
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ice skating and Ferris wheel in the historic center
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large event with over 100 stalls spread across various squares in the historic center. You can find festive items, delicious snacks, and drinks, including mulled wine and smoutebollen. Children can enjoy ice skating and the winter funfair.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Description
- The Gentse Winterfeesten offer a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and animation.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer at 40 meters high with a view over the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the center of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to experience the various artisans, brasseries, and fun activities.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Hasselt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free access to a large ice rink and a cozy Grand Café.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt is a cozy winter market with many surprising hotspots, delicious food and drink, and a large ice rink.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Christmas Market