Christmas markets in Belgium

Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Christmas Market)

The Gentse Winterfeesten run 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 with more than 150 wooden huts from Sint-Baafsplein to Korenmarkt, selling snacks, mulled wine and crafts.

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Food tours in Ghent: Ghent: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Tastings · ★ 4.9 (48)

Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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What to eat there

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Where to eat in Binnenstad

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Our picks in Binnenstad, where the festival is.

Vrijmoed Contemporary Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.9 Publiek Contemporary Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.7 Cafe Labath Café · Binnenstad★ 4.5 50 fifty Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.4 Soul Kitchen Vegan Fine Dining · Binnenstad★ 4.4 LOF Restaurant Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.4

Eat your way around Ghent while you are in town

Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Christmas Market) runs 3 Dec to 3 Jan. These are the food tours and tastings in Ghent to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Stay for the festival

Hotels in Ghent around 3 December to 3 January 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Before you go: airport transfer to Ghent (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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