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Brussels Christmas Market 2025

Explore our guide to the Brussels Christmas Market, one of Europe’s most magical winter destinations.

Explore Brussels Christmas market

The Brussels Christmas Market 2025 runs for five festive, fun-filled weeks, from 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Travel in style on Eurostar, with direct trains from London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne.

The cobbled streets and charming squares spring to life with the Brussels Winter Wonders event — a 2 km stretch of snow-dusted chalets, buzzing bars, and pop-up restaurants.

Browse for last-minute stocking fillers, enjoy a bird’s-eye view from the Ferris wheel, or take a spin on the merry-go-round as the sweet, spicy scent of waffles and glühwein fills the air. The market spans Grand-Place, Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine, and Marché aux Poissons, offering festive cheer at every corner.

A guide to the Brussels Christmas Market

Winter Wonders Brussels 2025

From late November until the end of December, the Winter Wonders Brussels event transforms the city centre into a festive wonderland. Running for over 20 years, it attracts nearly 2.5 million visitors eager to experience the magic of a Brussels Christmas.

There’s something for everyone at this enchanting event. The Brussels Christmas Market 2025 features over 200 chalets, offering wonderful gifts and festive treats to fill your stockings. Soak up the atmosphere in Grand Place, with its stunning illuminated Christmas tree and spectacular sound and light show.

For winter fun, enjoy two ice rinks and a curling track at Place de Brouckère and Bois de la Cambre. Thrill seekers can ride the large Ferris wheel at Marché aux Poissons or the merry-go-rounds at Place Sainte-Catherine. The magic of Brussels at Christmas truly comes alive at this unforgettable event.

Where to find the Christmas markets

The Brussels Christmas Market features over 250 wooden chalet stalls, spread across the city between Grand Place, Rue de la Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine, and Marché aux Poissons. You’ll also find market stalls around Boulevard Anspach, Tour Noire, and Place de la Monnaie.

The largest section of the market is at Marché aux Poissons, where more than 200 snow-roofed, illuminated stalls sell Christmas ornaments and festive treats. Don’t miss the Ferris wheel, which offers stunning views of the decorated city from above.

For a cultural touch, visit Place Sainte-Catherine and La Tour Noire, where you can enjoy food and crafts from Belgium, France, Germany, and Hungary — perfect for finding original gifts and unique stocking fillers.

Traditions at Brussels Christmas Market

If all the activity at the Brussels Christmas Market has left you feeling thirsty or peckish, treat yourself to smoutebollen or oliebollen — deep-fried sweet dumplings — or enjoy a warm cup of jenever (gin) or Glühwein (hot spiced wine) from one of the stands as you browse the hundreds of brightly lit stalls.

Belgium has some charming Christmas traditions, too. Instead of hanging stockings, children often leave their shoes by the fireplace for St. Nicolas, who is said to travel with a horse rather than reindeer. On Christmas Eve, families usually enjoy a special meal together, often featuring turkey, followed by a traditional chocolate Christmas log for dessert.

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