Christmas Markets Bruges
Visitors can wander past warmly illuminated wooden stalls spread across two central Bruges squares. The market offers a variety of winter delicacies and holiday gifts. The entire setting is decorated in the atmospheric Wintergloed style.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Sunday–Thursday 11:00–20:00 (some stalls until 22:00); Friday–Saturday 11:00–21:00 (some stalls until 23:00); Christmas Eve until 17:00 (some stalls until 23:00); New Year’s Eve until 20:00 (some stalls until 03:00). Christmas Day and New Year’s Day have limited opening hours.
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
Stalls offer winter delicacies.
Tips & Advice
- Visit Sunday through Thursday for the 11 a.m.–8 p.m. market window; some stalls remain open until 10 p.m.
- On Fridays and Saturdays, markets run until 9 p.m., with some stalls open until 11 p.m.; allow time to browse.
- Christmas Eve markets close at 5 p.m., while some stalls stay open until 11 p.m.; on New Year’s Eve, the market closes at 8 p.m., with some stalls open until 3 a.m.
- Expect reduced opening hours and fewer stalls on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so plan for a shorter visit.
- Dress warmly for browsing outdoors across two squares, especially if you plan to stay into the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- On Christmas Eve, the markets close earlier, though some stalls stay open later.
- On New Year’s Eve, the markets close earlier, though some stalls stay open later.
- Christmas Day has limited opening hours and a limited offering.
- New Year’s Day has limited opening hours and a limited offering.
- The two markets return with a refreshed Wintergloed style.
Links & Contact
Run by Visit Bruges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I browse at the markets?
The two markets have illuminated stalls selling holiday gifts and winter treats.
What food is available?
Winter delicacies are among the market offerings.
What is new about the markets this season?
Both markets are back with a refreshed Wintergloed style.
Are the markets open as usual on Christmas Day?
Christmas Day has limited opening hours and a limited offering.
How can I get to Wintergloed?
The Wintergloed information recommends travelling by bicycle, train, bus or car.
Browse Christmas in Brugge
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