Gentse Winterfeesten, Ghent Travel Guide

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Gentse Winterfeesten

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Experience the magic of Ghent's winter festival: chalets, ice skating, and festive delights in a historic city center transformed for the holidays.

The Gentse Winterfeesten transforms Ghent's city center into a magical winter wonderland each December. This festive event features charming chalets, a Ferris wheel, an ice-skating rink, and a variety of food and drink stands, offering an unforgettable experience for all ages.

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Opening hours

  • Every day8:25 am–9:10 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

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Poeljemarkt 9000, 9000 Gent

Getting there

Walking

From the Gravensteen castle, walk east along Jan Breydelstraat, then turn right onto Korenmarkt. The Winterfeesten area will be directly in front of you. This is a short walk, approximately 5 minutes, and is free.

Public Transport

From Gent-Sint-Pieters train station, take tram line 1 to Korenmarkt. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. From Korenmarkt, the Winterfeesten locations are within easy walking distance. A single ticket costs around €3.00.

Taxi

A taxi from Gent-Sint-Pieters train station to Korenmarkt will cost approximately €10-€15 and take around 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Overview

The Gentse Winterfeesten, also known as the Ghent Winter Festival, is an annual Christmas market and winter event held in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium. The festival typically runs from early December through the end of December, transforming the city into a vibrant and festive winter wonderland.The Winterfeesten are spread across several central squares, including Korenmarkt, Emile Braunplein, Botermarkt, and Sint-Baafsplein, each adorned with Christmas decorations and offering a unique atmosphere. Visitors can explore over 150 wooden stalls selling handcrafted gifts, ornaments, festive foods, and drinks. Local delicacies such as Belgian waffles, frites, and seasonal beers are popular choices.Key attractions include a Ferris wheel offering panoramic city views, a carousel, and a large ice-skating rink under the Stadshal. The Gravensteen castle is also transformed into a Winterwonderkasteel during the festival. The Gentse Winterfeesten provide a magical and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The event is free to enter, with costs only for rides, food, and special events.

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