Christmas market Lille 2025

Experience Christmas in Lille by train

From 20 November to 29 December 2025, Lille transforms into a charming Christmas city. The Lille Christmas Market, also known as Village de Noël, is located in the heart of the city at Place Rihour. You’ll find dozens of wooden chalets selling Christmas gifts, regional products and winter treats such as waffles and mulled wine. With NS International, you can travel comfortably by train to Christmas in Lille from just € 48 one way.

A Christmas trip to Lille

The Christmas market in Lille is small but wonderfully charming. The scent of cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine fills the air, while the lights and music create a warm and festive atmosphere. In addition to the market, you can enjoy views from the Ferris wheel on Place du Général de Gaulle or go Christmas shopping in department stores like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Thanks to the station’s central location, you can reach the city centre in just a few minutes, with most sights within walking distance.

When is the Christmas market in Lille?

The Lille Christmas Market takes place from 20 November to 29 December 2025. The market is closed on 25 December.

Your trip to Lille by train

Travelling to Lille by train is simple and comfortable. Take Eurocity Direct or Eurostar from Amsterdam, Schiphol or Rotterdam to Brussels, and transfer there to the TGV to Lille-Flandres. The journey from Amsterdam takes about 3.35 hours. The earlier you book, the lower the fare.

Check the international itinerary planner for your ideal journey.

What else to do during Christmas in Lille

Besides the Christmas market, Lille is a wonderful city to explore in winter. Stroll through the atmospheric old town with its narrow streets and boutiques, visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts or the Musée d’Art Moderne, and taste local specialties in one of the cosy bistros.