Winter in Antwerp
Winter in Antwerp
Discover the magic of the season
Looking for a cosy city trip this winter? Discover Antwerp in its most atmospheric season! At Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen, you can enjoy comfort, relaxation and everything the city has to offer. Stroll through the Christmas market, take a spin on the ice rink or admire the city from the Ferris wheel.
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is easily accessible on the Antwerp Ring Road and is the ideal base for a winter city trip, a romantic stay or a cosy weekend away. Unwind in the sauna or sit down to an atmospheric dinner.
What to do in Antwerp during winter?
Chocolate Nation
Taste & DISCOVER
Want to warm up on a wintry day? Discover everything about Belgian chocolate at Chocolate Nation. Visit the chocolate museum near Antwerp Central Station and also drop by the brand-new Chocolate Nation shop on the Grote Markt. Want to experience Antwerp in a special way? Then hop aboard the Antwerp Chocolate City Tour on the chocolate tram. Stroll from the Grote Markt towards the Meir and combine your chocolate experience with an afternoon of shopping.
Christmas Concerts
MUSIC & CULTURE
Do you enjoy an evening of live music with a Christmas feel? From 3 to 5 December, the AFAS Dome turns into one big singalong party during Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony, featuring 30 years of Studio 100 hits, an XL band and the 58-piece Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen, perfect for an evening of singing along with the whole family. Prefer something more classical? On 17 December, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake takes centre stage in the Queen Elisabeth Hall, along with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra's annual Christmas gala, an atmospheric way to end your winter day in Antwerp.
Antwerp in winter
CHRISTMAS MARKET & WINTER FUN
During the winter months, the centre of Antwerp turns into an atmospheric setting full of lights and cosiness. Visit the Christmas market, stroll along the illuminated squares and streets, take a spin on the ice rink or admire the city from the Ferris wheel. Along the way you'll find plenty of cosy chalets and winter bars where you can warm up with a delicious hot chocolate, a mulled wine or something else tasty. This is how you experience Antwerp at its most atmospheric.
Packages
Package
- 1 or 2 overnight stay
- Daily extensive breakfast
- Leisurely dining
- Free access to sauna, swimming pool and fitness centre
- Free WiFi and coffee & tea facilities
- Gastronomic Christmas experience€344.00
Taxes- Tourist taxes €7.16
- Total €351.16
Package
- 1x overnight stay in a comfortable room
- 1x extensive breakfast
- Extensive Live Cooking Buffet
- Free parking
- Sylvester€477.00
Taxes- Tourist taxes €7.16
- Total €484.16
CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON AT HOTEL ANTWERP
Christmas
24, 25 & 26 December
Celebrate the festive season at Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen and enjoy atmospheric moments and culinary delights.
Whether you are celebrating with family, friends or colleagues, you can look forward to a festive setting, delicious dishes and plenty of time together. Make Christmas at Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen a truly special occasion.
New Year’s Eve
31 December 2026
On 31 December 2026, we warmly welcome you to enjoy a festive and extensive New Year’s Eve buffet.
Our hotel bar will remain open until 1:00 AM, so you can raise a glass to the new year in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Reserve your place and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at Van der Valk Hotel Antwerp.