Christmas market Mechelen 2025

Experience Christmas in Mechelen by train

From 28 November to 23 December 2025, Mechelen transforms into a charming winter city filled with lights, music and festive cheer. On the Grote Markt, you’ll find a cosy Christmas market with chalets full of gifts, treats and warm drinks. The historic façades and the illuminated St. Rumbold’s Tower create a truly magical atmosphere. With NS International, you can travel comfortably by train to Christmas in Mechelen from just € 17 one way.

On a Christmas trip to Mechelen

The Christmas market in Mechelen is small but full of charm and located right in the historic city center. You can taste Belgian specialties, listen to live music, and go ice-skating on the covered rink. Thanks to the short walking distances in the city, everything is easy to explore on foot — from cozy cafés to beautifully lit shopping streets.

Around the Christmas market, the city hosts extra activities every weekend, such as creative workshops and winter festivities.

When is the Christmas market in Mechelen?

The Christmas market in Mechelen takes place from 28 November to 23 December 2025 on the Grote Markt.

Your trip to Mechelen by train

With EuroCity
EuroCity runs several times a day directly from the Netherlands to Belgium. You can depart from Breda or Rotterdam and travel to Mechelen without changing trains. The train stops at several Belgian stations along the way and brings you comfortably to the city center.

With Eurocity Direct
EuroCity Direct departs from Lelystad, Almere, Amsterdam Zuid, and Rotterdam towards Antwerp. There, you can easily change to a regional train to Mechelen.

Check the international itinerary planner for your ideal route and departure times.

What else is there to do at Christmas in Mechelen?

Besides the Christmas market, Mechelen is perfect for Christmas shopping in its cozy shopping streets. Visit one of the many museums, such as Kazerne Dossin or the Toy Museum, or enjoy a warm waffle in a historic café. For families, Technopolis, the interactive science center, is also a fun winter outing.