Last updated: December 01, 2024
The holidays are coming to Rixensart! This guide helps you discover all winter activities in our municipality. Whether you're a permanent resident or visiting Rixensart for the first time, we'll show you the way to all festivities.
The historic center of Rixensart forms the heart of winter festivities, with the traditional Christmas market on the town square as its focal point. Visitors can enjoy local specialties at the stalls along the main street, while the illuminated Saint Peter's Church provides an atmospheric backdrop. In the surrounding area, Wavre and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, just 10 minutes away, offer additional winter activities and markets.
Contact information and details below.
Many exhibitors and craftsmen in a historic monastery complex.
The Maredsous Christmas Market is a lively event featuring many exhibitors, craftsmen, and concerts. Visitors can enjoy the various activities on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and every Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM during the nocturnes.
Where: Maredsous | More Info: Maredsous Christmas Market
Ferris wheel and ice skating rink on the Cathedral Square.
The Christmas market in Liège is the largest and oldest in Belgium, featuring over 150 wooden chalets and attractions like a Ferris wheel, ice skating rink, and toboggan run.
Where: Liège | More Info: Liège Christmas Market
Chalets and ice rink on Place d’Armes
The Kerstmarkt van Namen is a lively Christmas market where you can find artisanal food, gift ideas, and delicious products. Explore the Place d’Armes and discover the chalets, gifts, and flavors that will remind you of the sweet scents of Christmas.
Where: Namur | More Info: Namur Christmas Market
Many exhibitors and craftsmen.
The Christmas Market at the Abbey of Maredsous offers a beautiful Christmas market with numerous exhibitors, craftsmen, and concerts. Visitors can stroll through the lovely Christmas market and enjoy the seasonal items, local products, and handmade work.
Where: Dinant | More Info: Dinant Christmas Market
Over 270 artisanal stalls in Parc Saint-Roch.
The Féeries du Parc is a Christmas market in Ciney featuring over 270 stalls, 2/3 of which are artisanal. The event takes place in Parc Saint-Roch and offers numerous surprises for the public.
Where: Ciney | More Info: Ciney Christmas Market
Unique combination of Christmas markets and cultural activities.
Winter Wonders Brussels is a large event featuring Christmas markets, attractions, and cultural activities in the city center of Brussels.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Winter Wonders Brussels
Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
The Gentse Winterfeesten is a winter festival that transforms the city of Ghent into a cozy winter atmosphere. There are cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment.
Where: Ghent | More Info: Ghent Christmas Market
Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the center of Antwerp.
The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large event in the historic center of Antwerp, featuring over 100 stalls offering festive items and delicious treats. The market is located on various squares, including the Grote Markt, Suikerrui, Handschoenmarkt, Groenplaats, and Steenplein.
Where: Antwerp | More Info: Antwerp Christmas Market
Unique beer at 40 meters high with a view over the Christmas market.
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: Louvain-la-Neuve | More Info: Louvain-la-Neuve Christmas Market
Unique combination of traditional craftsmen's village and modern Christmas projection mapping.
The Kerstmarkt Coeur en Neige in Mons offers a wide range of activities and attractions, including a traditional craftsmen's village, an inline skating and toboggan run, Christmas projection mapping, strolling entertainment in the shopping districts, and many surprises.
Where: Mons | More Info: Mons Christmas Market