When is the Brussels Christmas market 2026, and can I see it in a day from Amsterdam?
Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver), Brussels' Christmas market, runs from Friday, November 27, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, with 238 chalets spread over the Place de la Monnaie, the Vismet, Place Sainte-Catherine, the Bourse, Place de Brouckère, the Black Tower and Place Poelaert. Brussels is about 205 km from Amsterdam, 2 h 48 by car on a clear road, so it works as a long day trip of about 11 hours, or as a stop on a one-way ride with your luggage. The market is open after Christmas too, until January 3.
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Fixed rides and a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Brussels day from Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Brussels day from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Brussels day from Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Business Class, Amsterdam → Brussels, one way | ≈ €701 | estimate: about 205 km × €3.42/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Amsterdam → Brussels, one way | ≈ €910 | estimate: about 205 km × €4.44/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Amsterdam → Brussels, one way | ≈ €1,392 | estimate: about 205 km × €6.79/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, and the day starts and ends in the same city. The driver waits between stops. Rides outside Amsterdam are priced per kilometer of measured road distance; the exact fixed price is shown before you book. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Day trip or one way?
| Day trip | One way to a Brussels hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 11 hours with a driver | About 2 h 48 on a clear road |
| Cost, Business Class | €715 | About €701, the fixed price shown at booking |
| Best for | A taste of Belgium | Moving on with your bags |
After dark
Sunset in Brussels in mid December is at about 16:37, so stay into the evening for the lights.
Related questions
Where is the market?
Spread across the center, from the Place de la Monnaie to Place Poelaert; the organizer publishes a map.
Is it open between Christmas and New Year?
Yes. It runs until Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Do I need a passport for a day in Brussels?
Carry it on any trip abroad.
Sources
- Plaisirs d'Hiver, Brussels (checked October 20, 2026)
- NOAA Solar Calculator, sunset times in Amsterdam (local time) (checked October 8, 2026)
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