Wonderlijk Westende: Christmas market and winter walk 2026

Between Christmas and New Year, Westende celebrates Wonderlijk Westende for five days. On the Rauschenbergplein, close to the promenade, you will find a cosy Christmas market and the start of a wintry puzzle walk for all ages.

What can you expect at Wonderlijk Westende?

• Christmas market: from Saturday 26 to Wednesday 30 December 2026, Christmas stalls with snacks and drinks line the Rauschenbergplein from 14:00 to 21:00.
• Winter puzzle walk: daily from 14:00 to 18:00 you solve picture puzzles along the way, with a chance to win a prize. Great fun with children.
• Magisch Middelkerke: combine your visit with the covered ice rink Silt on Ice and the free fountain show Magie in het Park in Middelkerke.
• New Year fireworks: on Friday 1 January 2027 at 18:00 there are fireworks on the promenade near the Rauschenbergplein.

Practical information

• Organiser: Handelaarsbond Westende Bad (Westende traders' association).
• More information: see the event page of the municipality of Middelkerke.