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Neighborhoodhistorisch-centrum
HoursFri and Wed 09:00-13:00
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Tip: Wednesday and Friday morning are the active days. The square hosts other small markets at other times.

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Antwerp Christmas Market ★ 4.3

Markethistorisch-centrumEarly Dec to early Jan, Sun-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat to 00:00

The Antwerp Christmas Market runs across Grote Markt, Groenplaats and Handschoenmarkt from early December to early January. Glühwein, frites, speculoos.

Tip: The Ferris wheel returns to Steenplein each year. Hot chocolate stalls cluster near the Cathedral.

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Sint-Jansplein Weekmarkt ★ 3.8

MarketeilandjeWed and Fri 08:00-13:00

The Wednesday and Friday morning weekmarkt on Sint-Jansplein is the closest food market to Eilandje and the old town. Open wed and fri 08:00-13:00.

Tip: Friday is the busier of the two days. Buy bread early; the bakers clear out by mid-morning.

Dageraadplaats Thursday Market ★ 4.0

MarketzurenborgThursday morning (approx 08:00-13:00); occasional Sunday flea market (about 5 dates per year)

The weekly Thursday morning market on Dageraadplaats fills the tree-lined square beside the art-nouveau Cogels-Osylei mansions with about fifty stalls.

Tip: The square fills with the brunch crowd from Dome and surrounding bistros after 11:00. Sunday flea-market dates are listed in advance.

Vogelenmarkt ★ 4.4

MarkettheaterbuurtSunday 08:00-13:00

The Vogelenmarkt in Antwerp has run on Theaterplein since 1912. Sunday-morning stalls cover produce, prepared food, antiques and household goods.

Tip: Animals are no longer sold from 2026. Arrive before 11:00 for the fullest stalls.

Exotische Markt ★ 4.2

MarkettheaterbuurtSaturday 08:00-16:00

The Exotische Markt in Antwerp on Theaterplein runs every Saturday with a Mediterranean and North African lean. Olives, spices, fresh produce, street plates.

Tip: Bring cash. The food stalls clear quickest; the spice merchants stay until close.

Antwerp Christmas Market ★ 4.3

Markethistorisch-centrumEarly Dec to early Jan, Sun-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat to 00:00

The Antwerp Christmas Market runs across Grote Markt, Groenplaats and Handschoenmarkt from early December to early January. Glühwein, frites, speculoos.

Tip: The Ferris wheel returns to Steenplein each year. Hot chocolate stalls cluster near the Cathedral.

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