Last updated: 11 November 2024
Join the festive atmosphere in Nivelles! This guide provides an overview of all winter events in our historic city. Whether you're a native Nivellois or visiting, you'll find everything here for a successful holiday season.
The Grand Place forms the vibrant heart of the Christmas celebration, with traditional wooden chalets full of artisanal products and local delicacies. Around the Church of Saint Gertrude, you'll find an atmospherically lit walking route, while Place Emile de Lalieux hosts a cozy ice skating rink. The surrounding shopping streets are festively decorated and offer a warm welcome to visitors from throughout the Walloon Brabant region.
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Nivelles Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ghent Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Description
- The Gentse Winterfeesten are 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 Winter Festival
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artisans with handmade products.
- Description
- 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 activities, including artisans, delicious food and drinks, and a cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy stalls with nice Christmas items and delicious snacks.
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large and cozy Christmas market where you can buy nice Christmas items and enjoy delicious snacks. There is also an ice rink and a Ferris wheel available.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Heart of Snow
- What to Expect
- A circus with world-renowned artists and a wide range of craftsmen.
- Description
- The Coeur en Neige Christmas Market in Bergen (Mons) offers a wide range of activities, from traditional craftsmen to large-scale entertainment with a Ferris wheel, ice rink, and a circus featuring world-renowned artists.
- Where
- Mons | More Info : Heart of Snow
Nivelles Other Holiday Activities
Ghent Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Panoramic view of the ice rink from the modern bar.
- Description
- IJsbaan Kristallijn in Gent offers an attractive relaxation opportunity for young and old. You can skate on excellent ice and enjoy cozy gatherings in the modern bar with panoramic views over the ice rink. Additionally, there are extended arrangements such as breakfast skating and parties for children and adults.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Ice Skating Rink