Bruges Christmas Market
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 21. Nov. 2026
- Closes
- 4. Jan. 2027
- Stalls
- 50
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 51.21°N, 3.23°E
- Airport
- BRU
Practical info
Where: Market Square & Simon Stevinplein, Bruges, Belgien
Nearest airport: Brussels (BRU) / Ostend (OST)
Tip: Eurostar + train from London is under 4 hours door-to-door.
Highlights
- Ice rink on Market Square
- Canal lights
- Compact walkable centre
What locals eat & buy
Waffles, chocolate and vin chaud on the Markt. Buy pralines and Bruges lace from covered stalls.
Festive food
- Belgian waffles
- Chocolate samples
- Frites cups
- Speculoos
Festive drinks
- Vin chaud
- Hot chocolate
- Beer cups
Traditional gifts to buy
- Pralines
- Lace
- Speculoos tins
- Christmas chocolates
What you’ll find at this market
- Markt square tree
- Chocolate atelier stalls
- Lace makers
On the map
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