Illustration of a christmas market scene (Winterdorp Schilde)
Christmas Markets

Winterdorp Schilde

Winterdorp Schilde brings holiday cheer with ten cosy chalets serving delicious bites and warm or cold drinks. Visitors can take to a fully covered real-ice rink spanning over 400 square meters, with skating aids and strap-on skates available for beginners. The festive village also provides children's entertainment and a welcoming space for all ages to gather.

What to Expect

Covered real-ice rink of over 400 square meters and cosy chalets.

Event Details

Duration

Schaatsen mag zo lang men wenst.

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

K&O vzw

Food & Drink

Ten Christmas chalets offer bites and warm or cold drinks.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and casual skaters

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Park naast de muziekschool
Turnhoutsebaan 204, 2970 Schilde
Schilde

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Opening hours in the table: Thu 19 Nov 18:00; Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri 16:00, Wed and Sat-Sun 14:00 (20 Nov-20 Dec); Mon-Tue 14:00 (21-29 Dec); 24, 25 and 31 Dec 14:00; 1-2 Jan 14:00; 3 Jan 14:00. The table lists separate closing times for the ice rink and food stalls and for Winterdorp.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring gloves before you head for the ice, because wearing gloves on the rink is required and you won't be allowed to skate without them.
  • Get the day pass if you want to take breaks at the chalets, since a regular skate session ends as soon as you leave the rink.
  • Carry cash or a Bancontact card, because those are the payment options for skating, and you don't need to reserve ahead.
  • Leave your own food, drinks, glass and cans at home, because the house rules don't allow you to bring them into the Winterdorp.
  • Plan your skating around the clock, since the rink and food stalls close an hour before the rest of the Winterdorp shuts each night.

Special Events & Promotions

  • 10th edition: a bigger fully covered real-ice rink of more than 400 m² this year
  • Extra children's entertainment added this season
  • Day pass available for unlimited on-and-off access to the rink
  • Shorter opening hours on 24, 25 and 31 December

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book ahead to skate?

No, you don't need a reservation to skate. You pay on the spot with cash or Bancontact.

Is the rink good for beginners and kids?

Yes. You can hire a skating aid for a deposit, and strap-on skates are available for little ones and beginners. You can also bring your own skates or rent a pair there.

What should I wear on the ice?

Gloves are required on the rink. The rink is fully covered and has real ice.

How long can I stay on the ice?

You can skate as long as you like, but once you step off you can't go back on. The day pass gives you unlimited on-and-off access.

What is there to eat and drink?

Ten Christmas chalets serve bites and hot or cold drinks. You must be 16 to drink alcohol and 18 for spirits, and you need to be able to show valid ID.

Tags

holiday marketice skatingfamily friendlyfestive foodseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationlive musicDJ'swinter activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team