Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your festive season in Waterloo with ease! Our guide provides an overview of all festive events and activities this historic city has to offer during the Christmas period.
The central Town Square forms the heart of the festivities, with a traditional Christmas market where local vendors offer their goods. Around the famous Memorial 1815 and along the picturesque streets of the city center, you'll find atmospheric lighting and decorations. The nearby municipalities of Braine-l'Alleud and La Hulpe, just 10 minutes away, complement the festive program with their own winter events.
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Waterloo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in Mons
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of thematic decorations and light installations.
- Description
- The Kerstmarkt Coeur en Neige in Mons offers a wide range of Christmas market attractions, including thematic decorations, light installations, and various activities for children and adults.
- Where
- Mons | More Info : Christmas Market in Mons
Christmas Market in Leuven
- What to Expect
- Unique view of the Christmas market from 40 meters high.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is a cozy Christmas market in the heart of Leuven, featuring many artisans, a brasserie 'Rudolf,' and a unique view of the Christmas market from 40 meters high.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Christmas Market in Leuven
Winterland in Hasselt
- What to Expect
- Free admission to a winter village with a large ice rink and many food and drink options.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy experience with many surprising hotspots and delicious food and drinks. The Grand Café, ice rink, Spiegeltent, and Santa's House are the main attractions.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Winterland in Hasselt
Waterloo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Lanterna Magica: A Magical Winter Show
- What to Expect
- A new course on the rhythm of the swirling fall leaves.
- Description
- Lanterna Magica is a winter show that takes you on a journey through the fall leaves, with a new course that will surprise you.
- Where
- La Hulpe | More Info : Lanterna Magica: A Magical Winter Show
Christmas Concerts in Leuven
- What to Expect
- Historical Christmas carols performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians.
- Description
- Currende presents Christmas concerts in Leuven with a rich and historical repertoire, where voices and instruments come together in a beautiful musical whole.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Leuven
Waterloo Other Holiday Activities
House of Saint Nicholas in Hasselt
- What to Expect
- Sinterklaas staying a month in a cozy house in Hasselt.
- Description
- Visit the House of Sinterklaas to play fun games with the Pieten and Conchita's, enjoy delicious speculaas, and listen to exciting stories.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : House of Saint Nicholas in Hasselt
Provincial Domain Bokrijk in Hasselt
- What to Expect
- Historical buildings and interiors in an open-air museum.
- Description
- Provinciedomein Bokrijk in Hasselt offers an extensive program with historical buildings, interiors, and activities for families, classes, and groups. The Open Air Museum is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, except on Mondays, holidays, and Flemish school holidays.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Provincial Domain Bokrijk in Hasselt