Christmas market Liège 2025

Experience Christmas in Liège by train

From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Liège transforms into a charming Christmas village. The Liège Christmas Market, also known as Village de Noël, is the oldest in Belgium and features more than 200 chalets. On Place Saint-Lambert and Place du Marché, you’ll find stalls full of handmade gifts, crafts and delicious winter treats. With NS International, you can travel comfortably by train to Christmas in Liège from just € 37 one way.

A Christmas trip to Liège

The Christmas market in Liège is a true tradition in Wallonia. Every year, the square is transformed into a festive village with its own mayor and honorary citizens. You can go ice-skating, take a ride on the Ferris wheel or try the toboggan run. For those who love Christmas shopping, there’s no shortage of unique gifts and local delicacies.

When is Christmas market Liège

The Liège Christmas Market takes place from 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. The festive chalets, lights and activities make the city one of Belgium’s most atmospheric destinations in December.

Your journey to Liège by train

There are several ways to travel to Liège by train:

Via Maastricht
Take the intercity to Maastricht and transfer to the Belgian train to Liège-Guillemins.
With Eurocity Direct or EuroCity
Eurocity Direct and EuroCity operate several times a day from the Netherlands to Belgium. Travel via Antwerp or Brussels and easily connect to a direct train to Liège-Guillemins.
With Eurostar
Eurostar takes you comfortably from Amsterdam, Schiphol or Rotterdam to Brussels, where you can transfer to a domestic train to Liège.

Check the international itinerary planner for your best route.

Train ticket prices to Liège

	Rate type	2nd class	1st class
Eurocity Direct	Flex	€ 86	€ 130
	Saver	€ 32	€ 76
Regional train via Maastricht	Flex	€ 37	€ 61
	Youth	€ 26	€ 61

Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The price of Eurocity Direct is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Liège, then the trip is cheaper.

What else to do during Christmas in Liège

Besides the Christmas market, Liège offers plenty to explore in winter. Climb the Montagne de Bueren for a beautiful view of the city or visit the Aquarium-Museum. The modern Liège-Guillemins Station, designed by Santiago Calatrava, is also worth a visit. End the day in one of the cosy cafés with a Belgian beer or a warm waffle.