Christmas market Antwerp 2025
Experience Christmas in Antwerp by train
A Christmas trip to Antwerp
The Antwerp Christmas market is perfect for a day trip or a festive weekend getaway. Thanks to the short travel time, you can be in the heart of Antwerp in less than two hours. Around the Grote Markt you will find plenty of shops, cafés and museums that remain open during the holidays. In the evening, the festive lights at Steenplein and along the Scheldt create a magical atmosphere that makes Antwerp at Christmas an experience to remember.
When is the Christmas market in Antwerp?
The Christmas market in Antwerp is open from 5 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. You can visit every day, with extended opening hours on weekends and public holidays. The market also stays open around New Year’s Eve, so you can celebrate the turn of the year in a cheerful, festive setting.
With Eurocity Direct to Christmas market in Antwerp
Voor € 21 you can book your train ticket to Antwerp. Eurocity Direct runs from Amsterdam via Schiphol, Rotterdam CS and Breda to Antwerp 16 times a day.
Prices Eurocity Direct to Antwerp
| Free travel NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||
| Flex rate | € 52,50 | € 39,30 | € 78,30 | € 57 |
| Saver | € 21 | € 16 | € 39 | € 28 |
Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Zuid. The prices of Eurocity Direct en EuroCity are based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Antwerp, then the trip is cheaper.
Your Christmas trip to Antwerp with Eurostar
Eurostar will bring you from Amsterdam to Antwerp 14 times a day in 1.15 hours. You can also board the train in Schiphol or Rotterdam. You can book a one-way ticket for Eurostar from € 29. The sooner you book, the lower the price. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
Overview of train travel times to the Christmas market in Antwerp
| Route | Travel times | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Antwerp | 1.15 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Antwerp | 0.45 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Antwerp | 1.38 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Antwerp | 1.15 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Antwerp | 1.33 hours* | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Antwerp | 1.17 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Antwerp | 0.34 hours* | 0 | Content | Content |
| Tilburg - Antwerp | 0.48 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Groningen - Antwerp | 3.38 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Nijmegen - Antwerp | 1.38 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Antwerp | 1.53 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
*EuroCity
Other things to do in Antwerp during Christmas
Not only the Christmas market but the whole city shines during December. Walk along the Meir, Belgium’s most famous shopping street, or explore one of the many museums and art galleries that remain open throughout the festive season. Afterwards, warm up in one of Antwerp’s cosy cafés or enjoy the panoramic view from the MAS Museum. During Christmas in Antwerp, the city truly comes alive.
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