Last updated: 11 November 2024
Experience the cozy Christmas atmosphere in Overijse! This guide leads you through all community events and festivities that our municipality has to offer during the holidays. From traditional markets to cultural performances, there's something to discover for everyone.
The historic market square forms the vibrant heart of the Christmas celebrations, with an atmospheric Christmas market around the Saint Martin's Church. Visitors can enjoy local specialties in heated chalets, while the Station Street and Justus Lipsius Square are transformed with festive lighting and decorations. The nearby grape greenhouses provide a unique backdrop for winter activities, and the Christmas markets of Brussels and Leuven are easily accessible from the center.
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Overijse Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liège Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ferris wheel and ice skating rink
- Description
- The Christmas market in Liège is the largest and oldest in Belgium. Over 150 wooden chalets offer a wide range of Christmas decorations, toys, jewelry, delicious meat products, sausages, hot wine, beer, and natural hot chocolate. The Ferris wheel at the Tivoli space and the ice skating rink at the Cathedral Square are popular attractions.
- Where
- Liège | More Info : Liège Christmas Market
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy stalls with mulled wine and snacks in the historic center.
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is one of the largest in Belgium, spread across various squares in the historic center. You'll find cozy stalls offering festive items, mulled wine, and delicious snacks. There's also an ice skating rink for kids where you can bring your own skates or rent them on site.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Mons Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of cultural and children's activities.
- Description
- The Coeur en Neige Christmas market in Mons offers a wide range of activities, including a craft market, stalls featuring flavors from around the world, a magic kiosk where you can meet Father and Mother Christmas, a nativity scene, Christmas concerts, a Christmas tree-inspired ride, donkey rides, and many more attractions.
- Where
- Mons | More Info : Mons Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Enjoy a unique beer from 40 meters high.
- 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
Ghent Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Description
- Gentse Winterfeesten transforms the city of Ghent into a cozy winter atmosphere with charming chalets, a giant Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and lively entertainment.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Winter Festival