Christmas Town Valkenburg (14/11 - 24/12)
When visiting Valkenburg, don't miss its underground Christmas market - which is unique in Europe. Explore the chalk galleries transformed into a magical village, with lights, craft stalls and local specialities.
It's very easy to get there with the Train of Three Countries: there's a direct train every hour from Liège-Guillemins station, with a last return train at midnight. This is a real bonus, as parking your car in Valkenburg is a challenge.
With concerts, children's entertainment and a warm atmosphere, this market promises an unforgettable winter getaway.
👉 More info on www.christmastownvalkenburg.com
Lille Christmas Market (17/11 - 30/12)
In Lille, the Christmas market transforms the Grand-Place into a magical village. Stroll among more than 90 stalls with crafts, decorations, jewelry, and gifts, while enjoying local specialties like waffles, mulled wine, or artisanal chocolate.
With our local cross-border trains, you can reach the heart of Lille either from Tournai or from Antwerp, Ghent and Kortrijk every hour without changing trains, with the last train back to Belgium from Lille Flandres at 10:09 p.m. This gives you plenty of time to enjoy your visit to the fullest. If you are travelling from Brussels, you can take the TGV INOUI to Lille Europe in just 35 minutes.
With its festive lights, giant wheel and end-of-year celebrations, Lille offers a delightful outing for young and old alike..
👉 More info on Lille Christmas Market
Magical Maastricht (28/11 - 29/12)
The charming Christmas stalls of the Maastricht market are set up at Vrijthof, around the ice rink. In winter, the old town is lit up with 1001 lights: admire the animated lights on the 1992 Square and the Markt, follow the circuit of 200 mistletoe lights in the trees along the Onze Lieve Vrouwplein, etc. Enjoy this festive atmosphere by seeing it from above: treat yourself to a trip on the large Ferris wheel.
With the Train of Three Countries, Maastricht is only 34 minutes away from Liège-Guillemins station, with departures every hour and a last return journey shortly after midnight.
👉 More info on www.magischmaastrichtvrijthof.nl
Winter Pleasures in Brussels (28/11 - 01/01)
An unmissable event in Europe's capital: the glorious Christmas tree in the Grand Place, the ice rink in the De Brouckère Square, the festive lights and attractions, not to mention the colourful market stalls, the many special delicacies and the unforgettable atmosphere during these end of year celebrations.
👉 More info on www.plaisirsdhiver.be
Winterlights in the City of Luxembourg (21/11 - 04/01)
Plunge into the festive and magical Christmas atmosphere! For almost a month, the main square of the capital is covered in small wooden huts selling candles, toys, decorations and sweets as well as the traditional Glühwein (Mulled Wine), Thüringer and Mettwurscht (Luxembourg sausages) and Gromperekichelcher (potato pancakes).
👉 More info on www.winterlights.lu