Visit Antwerp during the festive season to get mesmerized by their magical Christmas market! Running from December 9 to January 8, take a ride on the ferris wheel, visit the ice-skating rink or warm up with a warm glass of glühwein at one of the cosy Christmas bars. The market also includes shops offering gift ideas for everyone and an array of food and drink to suit all tastes.
Take the time to stroll stalls (Groenplaats, Grote Markt, Suikerrui and Steenplein) and take in spectacular mood lighting in the cathedral, city hall and Het Steen, which will be beautifully lit for the perfect photo opportunity, along with a 13-meter-high Christmas tower on the Grote Market.
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp is located in the heart of the city to give you the best Christmas experience! Less than a 20-minute walk from the hive of the Christmas market activity, our serviced apartments offer a central base with all the luxuries of home on offer. Our guests also enjoy a complimentary gym, laundry room and our 7th Heaven Food Café with breakfast, lunch and dinner to suit all tastes.
Ice Rink
The skating rink offers an alternative venue to meet family and friends this festive season. Practice your skills, or try for the first time – all are welcome! Taking pace in Groenplaats (Green Square), with the square center dominated by the statue of the much loved Flemish painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens, it truly offers a unique, festive experience for all. Visitors may bring their own skates or rent directly from the venue. The rink welcomes school groups during specific hours and opens late for the night owls. All details for prices, opening hours and location can be found on their website.
Winter Bars
Looking for somewhere to go after skating? Enjoy an Après skate, of course! A well-deserved drink will be waiting for you in the bar ‘Den Après’, next to the ice rink. Entertainment is provided on some evenings within the bar, from karake, music and performances. ‘Bar Den’ in Steenplein offers tasty food, drink. Children’s entertainment is also performed on selected days, ensuring a perfect family day out. All details for prices, opening hours and location can be found on their website.
Shopping
The Christmas markets offer a selection of gifts for all tastes. Didn’t find the ideal one? PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp has many shops on our doorstep. The Shopping Stadsfeestzaal has over 40 different shops in a covered mall. Perfect for a day trip for window shopping, finding a bargain or soaking in the atmosphere. It is the beating heart of the Meir, combining the newest trends in fashion and retail into one beautiful location.
On your trip to fashion city Antwerp, the best way to get a good feel for the place and where the best shopping is, is to take the Antwerp Fashion Walk. This walk shows you modern design, architecture and celebrated style icons which made Antwerp the trend-setting fashion centre it is today.
