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Bruges, West Flanders · November 20 to January 3, 2027

Bruges Christmas Market

Name: Bruges Christmas Market 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Bruges, West Flanders

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When is Bruges Christmas Market 2026/27?

Bruges Christmas Market 2026/27 runs November 20 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27November 20 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 19 to January 2, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: Visit Bruges announces the dates each year; the markets open in the third week of November and run to early January.

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Source: visitbruges.be

Bruges Christmas Market schedule

20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027: The Christmas markets are open Sunday to Thursday from 11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
20 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027: Winter Glow (Wintergloed) brings light and a revamped program to the city for almost the whole winter, with both paid and free activities.
Grote Markt: The main market has wooden chalets around an ice rink in the shadow of the 83-meter belfry, which has 366 steps to the bells.
Skating hours: Skating is possible from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), and tickets cost around 8 euros per person.

Sources: visitbruges.be, visitbruges.be, eurostar.com, cosmopoliclan.com

Getting to Bruges Christmas Market

From Brussels, take the direct IC train from Brussels Central or Brussels Midi to Bruges station. From there it is a 20-minute walk to the historic center.
By Eurostar, travel from London, Paris, Amsterdam or Cologne with a quick change in Brussels.

Sources: cosmopoliclan.com, eurostar.com

Where to stay in Bruges

Book well in advance, because the city books out quickly. Hotel de Castillion, Hotel Sablon and Hotel Van Cleef are recommended and are within walking distance of the markets.

Source: cosmopoliclan.com

Bruges Christmas Market: questions people ask

When is the Bruges Christmas market in 2026?

In 2026 the Christmas markets are open from 20 November to 3 January 2027.

Where is the best Christmas market in Bruges?

The main Bruges Christmas market is on the Grote Markt, with chalets around an ice rink beneath the 83-meter belfry. A smaller market is near Simon Stevinplein.

How do I get to Bruges Christmas market from Brussels?

Take the direct IC train from Brussels Central or Brussels Midi to Bruges station. From there it is a 20-minute walk to the historic center.

What are the Bruges Christmas market opening hours?

In 2026 the markets are open Sunday to Thursday from 11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Is Bruges Christmas market worth it?

Bruges is small, so it lacks the big fairground attractions of the Brussels market. It offers the most Christmassy, cozy and intimate atmosphere of the Belgian Christmas markets.

What is Winter Glow in Bruges?

Winter Glow (Wintergloed) is Bruges's winter program. In 2026 it runs from 20 November to 31 January 2027, with paid and free activities.

Sources: visitbruges.be, eurostar.com, cosmopoliclan.com, visitbruges.be

About Bruges Christmas Market

Wooden chalets and an ice rink on the Markt beneath the 83-meter belfry, part of the Winter Glow season.

The main market sits on the Grote Markt, with wooden chalets around an ice rink under the belfry. A smaller market is near Simon Stevinplein, and the Winter Glow program adds a light trail and decorations through the city. Bruges is small, so expect a cozy, intimate market rather than big fairground rides. The catch is that the city books out quickly.

Know before you go

Book accommodation well in advance, because Bruges books out quickly at Christmas.
There is no official meet and greet with Santa Claus in the historic center.
Brussels is the closest big hub, with direct intercity trains from Brussels Central or Midi to Bruges and then a 20-minute walk to the center.

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