Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Ostend with our complete event guide. From regular visitors to holiday guests, this guide leads you through all winter activities our coastal city has to offer.
The historic Wapenplein forms the beating heart of the winter festivities, with an atmospheric Christmas village and ice rink. Along Albert I Promenade and Marie-José Square, you'll find cozy stalls with local specialties and artisanal products. The illuminated shopping streets Kapellestraat and Adolf Buylstraat connect the various festive locations, while Leopold Park offers a winter walking paradise with light installations.
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Ostend Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winter in Ostend
- What to Expect
- Unique illuminated tunnel in Adolf Buylstraat
- Description
- Winter in Oostende offers a festive winter market in Leopoldpark with an ice rink above the pond. There are many shops with unique Christmas gifts and an illuminated tunnel in Adolf Buylstraat.
- Where
- Ostend | More Info : Winter in Ostend
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country
- Description
- The Gentse Winterfeesten bring the city of Ghent to life again with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and animation. There are numerous food stalls and activities, as well as the best gifts under the Christmas tree.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Bruges Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with many stalls and decorations.
- Description
- The Brugse Kerstmarkt is a cozy Christmas market where you can enjoy festive stalls, food, and drinks. It features plenty of Christmas decorations and atmosphere.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Bruges Christmas Market
Ostend Christmas Tunnel
- What to Expect
- Indoor ice rink with Christmas stalls.
- Description
- In the Leopoldpark, you'll find a Christmas market with over a hundred Christmas stalls and an indoor ice rink where you can ice skate. You can also enjoy delicious delicacies and warm chocolate milk.
- Where
- Ostend | More Info : Ostend Christmas Tunnel
Ostend Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Bruges Warmest Week
- What to Expect
- Theme of loneliness with live radio and activities at 't Zand.
- Description
- The Warmest Week in Bruges is a solidarity action by the VRT, taking place from December 18 to 24. The theme is loneliness, and VRT ambassadors call for warm projects to be submitted.
- Where
- Bruges | More Info : Bruges Warmest Week