Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Wetteren with our complete event guide. We have compiled all Christmas activities and winter events for you, perfect for both residents and visitors to our municipality.
From the historic Market Square, where the traditional Christmas market takes place, to the atmospherically lit Scheldt Promenade, Wetteren offers numerous winter activities. The municipality comes alive with cozy stalls, winter terraces, and cultural performances at CC Nova. In the surrounding area, you'll also find the well-known Christmas markets of Ghent and Dendermonde, both just 20 minutes' drive from the center.
Contact information and details below.
Walk through the forest with sparkling light effects and enchanting projections.
Lanterna Magica RTL Winter Lights offers a unique walk through the forest and along the castle, enveloped in a symphony of music and light. The walk reveals sparkling light effects and enchanting projections in a winter fairy tale full of wonder and mystery.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Lanterna Magica Light Show
Light installations in a zoo
Pairi Daiza transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 70 breathtaking installations, including giant animals, lit trees, and buildings.
Where: Brugelette | More Info: Pairi Daiza Zoo Lights
Intriguing light artworks at lesser-known locations.
(un)Holy Light is a light art festival that illuminates the city of Leuven with six intriguing artworks at various locations.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Unholy Light
Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
The Gentse Winterfeesten is an extensive event featuring cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. It also includes an indoor skating bar, a Christmas tree carousel, and a reindeer ride.
Where: Ghent | More Info: Ghent Christmas Market
Cozy market stalls with festive items.
The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large event featuring various market stalls, an ice rink, and a Ferris wheel. The city center of Antwerp is transformed into a cozy Christmas market with festive items and delicious treats.
Where: Antwerp | More Info: Antwerp Christmas Market
More than a dozen Christmas stalls with delicacies from all over the world.
The Oostendse Kerstmarkt takes place in the Leopoldpark and offers a wide range of Christmas stalls with delicacies from all over the world. Visitors can ice skate on the covered ice rink and enjoy warm chocolate milk.
Where: Ostend | More Info: Ostend Christmas Market
Unique offering of handmade Christmas products on Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein.
The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to explore the many artisans and their handmade products. On Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein, you'll find a wide range of Christmas-related items, from handmade Christmas cards to delicious drinks at the brasserie 'Rudolf'.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Leuven Christmas Market
Synchronized light and sound show on historic marketplace buildings
The sound and light show on the Grand Place of Brussels is a cultural discovery that unites us all. With its rich and diverse music, it transports us, lulls us with emotions, and encourages us to share, discover, and explore.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Sound and Light Show Grand Place Brussels