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Bruges Christmas Market 2026: Winter Glow (Wintergloed)

Wintergloed (Winter Glow) is Bruges' Christmas market, held on the Markt beneath the Belfry and on Simon Stevinplein, with an ice rink. The 2026 edition runs from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, and entry is free. A light route with an app leads through the historic centre.

1 market · checked October 2026

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🧒 With kids

✨ Date night

  • Verlichte kerstboom op het Burgplein in Brugge voor het stadhuis📷 oatsy40 · CC BY 2.0

    Holiday market · Bruges

    Wintergloed Bruges (Winter Glow)

    The Bruges Christmas market on the Markt beneath the Belfry and on Simon Stevinplein, with an ice rink.

    ✨ Date night🧒 With kids

    What's there

    • Light route through the historic city centre, with an app
    • Christmas market and skating rink on the Markt
    • Second market on Simon Stevinplein
    • Creative light installations

    What visitors say

    The light route with the app is a fun way to discover Bruges in the evening, with tasteful installations and countless Christmas stalls. On busy days parking is difficult; one or two found it not worth the trouble.

    Bruges at its prettiest in winter. Come in the evening for the light route.

    2026
    20 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
    Last season
    21 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
    Cost
    Free entry; skating is paid.

    Getting there and parking

    • From Bruges station it's a 15-minute walk, or take a bus to the Markt.
    • Park at the park-and-ride at the station.

    Worth knowing

    • Download the light-route app beforehand.
    Markt and Simon Stevinplein, BrugesOfficial site

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