Illustration of a christmas market scene (Ravenstein Kerstmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Ravenstein Kerstmarkt

Wijndomein Ravenstein transforms into a festive square illuminated with lights, music, and the aroma of mulled wine. Visitors can sample estate-grown Ravenstein wines and browse stalls from around twenty local and artisanal producers offering unique holiday gifts. The festivities include an official opening by the Tabaksfee and an arrival by Santa Claus via horse and carriage.

What to Expect

Vineyard Christmas market featuring local artisans, estate wines, and Santa.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Wijndomein Ravenstein

Food & Drink

The event offers Ravenstein wines and glühwein, with treats for young children at the Santa meet-and-greet.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Wijndomein Ravenstein
Kruisekestraat 296, 8940 Wervik
Wervik
8940

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Doors open 11:00; event ends 18:00. Program: 11:00 official opening; 14:30 announcement of Santa’s arrival; 15:00 meet-and-greet with Santa.

Tips & Advice

  • Come at the start of the day to see the Tabaksfee and her ladies of honor officially open the market at the wine estate.
  • Stay into the afternoon so the kids can hear the Wervik town crier announce Santa, who arrives by horse and carriage.
  • Bring the little ones to the Santa meet-and-greet afterwards, where treats are handed out to the youngest visitors.
  • Pick up a bottle of the estate's own Ravenstein wines along with gifts from the twenty or so local and artisan makers.
  • Dress warmly, because you will spend a December day walking among the stalls, lights and mulled wine on the estate's Christmas square.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Official opening by the Tabaksfee and her ladies of honor
  • The Wervik town crier announces Santa, who arrives by horse and carriage
  • Meet-and-greet with Santa, with treats for the little ones

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ravenstein Kerstmarkt good for young children?

Yes. Santa arrives by horse and carriage after the Wervik town crier announces him. He then holds a meet-and-greet with treats for the little ones.

What can I buy at the market?

Around twenty local and artisan makers sell original Christmas gifts and treats. The estate also sells its own Ravenstein wines.

What is there to eat and drink?

The estate pours its own Ravenstein wines and serves mulled wine. The makers' stalls also sell edible Christmas gifts.

What is on the program?

The Tabaksfee and her ladies of honor officially open the market. Later the Wervik town crier announces Santa, who arrives by horse and carriage and then meets visitors.

Is this a new market?

No. This is the sixth year in a row that Wijndomein Ravenstein has become a Christmas square with lights, music and stalls.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketSanta visitsmulled winefestive foodartisanal productslocal artisanswinefamily friendlyseasonal activities

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