Discover the festive atmosphere in Ostend with our complete event guide. From regular visitors to holiday guests, this guide leads you through all winter activities our coastal city has to offer.
The historic Wapenplein forms the beating heart of the winter festivities, with an atmospheric Christmas village and ice rink. Along Albert I Promenade and Marie-José Square, you'll find cozy stalls with local specialties and artisanal products. The illuminated shopping streets Kapellestraat and Adolf Buylstraat connect the various festive locations, while Leopold Park offers a winter walking paradise with light installations.
Happy Holidays!
Ostend Events Events
Ostend Christmas Tunnel (Oostende) • 1.1 miles
Ice rink on a pond with dozens of global food chalets
Ostend Christmas Market (Oostende) • 1.1 miles
Belgium's largest covered ice rink with adjacent children's rink
Christmas Market & Ice Rink Bredene (Bredene) • 2.4 miles
Christmas market and ice rink combined
Christmas Market & Ice Rink Wenduine (Wenduine) • 8.8 miles
Ice rink and winter chalet with festive stalls
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Bruges Christmas Market (Bruges)
Two distinct market locations with curated artisanal products.
Winter Glow Bruges (Brugge)
Festive winter celebration in historic Bruges
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