Christmas celebrations in Luxembourg

The Lëtzebuerger Chrëschtmaart, or Luxembourg Christmas Market, is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe. It is held in the heart of Luxembourg City, on the Place d'Armes, usually from November 24 to January 1.

The market features over 50 chalets selling festive decorations, spiced mulled wine, gourmet specialties, and local arts and crafts. There are also light shows, two carousels for children, and a magnificent Christmas tree.

• This year the market takes place from 22 November 2024 to 1 January 2025.
• Address: Place d'Armes, Luxembourg City.
• Opening hours: Every day from 11 a.m. to 10-11 p.m., closed on December 24 and 25.

Knuedler On Ice (or Winterlights On Ice) is a Christmas ice rink located in the Parc Kinnekswiss. From November 24 to January 1, people of all ages can spend magical quality time there together skating.

Admission is 6 euros per person. If needed you can rent ice skates for 1-2 euros. There are over 500 pairs of skates in all sizes available. And right next door you can find traditional meals and beverages to try: mulled wine, tartiflette, sausages, and potato pancakes.

• This year the market takes place from 22 November 2024 to 1 January 2025.
• Address: The rink is located in the Parc Kinnekswiss in Luxembourg City.
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on December 24 and 25.

Niklosmaart is a Christmas market in Luxembourg, which is held in the Place de Paris, a large square in the city center. Usually, this market takes place from November 24 to January 1.

Niklosmaart features a magnificent Christmas tree, decorated in shades of red and gold, as well as Santa’s grotto, where children can meet and take pictures with Santa Claus himself. There are also numerous stands selling festive decorations and mulled wine, live music performances, and a traditional carousel.

• This year the market takes place from 22 November 2024 to 1 January 2025.
• Where: The market is located on the Place de Paris in Luxembourg City.
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on December 24 and 25.
• Kids can visit Santa every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Wantermaart, which in Luxemburg means Winter Market, refers to the Christmas market that takes place every year around the “Gëlle Fra”. There you can find about 41 chalets, a Sapin Doré, a giant pyramid, a Ferris wheel, trampolines and two big attractions: “Jungle Tour” and “Mon Beau Sapin”. In addition, there are also panoramic cafés-restaurants overlooking the Pétrusse and the Adolphe Bridge.

• This year the market takes place from 22 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
• Where: Gëlle Fra, Luxembourg
• Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday: 12:00–21:00 but establishments may remain open until 22:00 Fridays and Saturdays: 11:00 to 22:00 but establishments may remain open until 23:00 24 December 2024: 11:00–18:00.

In Luxembourg Christmas markets are not only for adults, children also have their place and although the traditional markets may already be attractive enough for the little ones, there is also a special Christmas market for them, it is the Winterkids. This Christmas market specially designed for children takes place in the Place Guillaume II and offers a host of attractions. These include cooking workshops, workshops for making objects and gifts, puppet shows, singing and music, as well as reading sessions. And if, after so many events and so much cold, you are hungry, you will also find a wide range of culinary delights.

• This year the market takes place from 7 December 2024 to 29 December 2024.
• Where: Place Guillaume II, Luxembourg
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 15:00–18:00Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–18:00Closed on 24 and 25 December 2024.

This Christmas market tends to open the earliest of all markets in the country, usually around the 18th of November, on Place de L’Hotel de Ville. Being the second-largest in the Grand Duchy, it features a great variety of local crafts, foods, and decorations. There you can also enjoy concerts and other entertainment in the evenings on Sundays to Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Every year Dudelange organizes a Medieval Christmas market, which is held on l’Hôtel-de-Ville square from the beginning to the middle of December. The market features stalls selling medieval-themed goods, as well as entertainment such as jousting tournaments, falconry displays, and storytelling. There are also lots of activities for children, with a different program of events each day.

The Differdange Christmas market is one of the oldest markets in Luxembourg. It was founded in 1977, and since then held place every year on the Place du Marché. It usually runs from early December until just before Christmas Day. This market is ideal for all ages as it offers a variety of stalls filled with crafts, gifts, and delicious food. Also, children are guaranteed to have a great time there and enjoy carousels, games, and ice skating.

Christmas market in Mamer is held in the town center, on Place de l'Indépendance, and features different chalets selling traditional Christmas goods. There are also live music performances, animation programs, and an inline-skate line for everyone to enjoy. The market is usually open on December 24 and 25, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The ice rink is located in the heart of Luxembourg City in the Parc Kinnekswiss. Surrounded by Christmas markets, it's a festive and magical place to skate. The entrance fee for the rink is 6 euros, and skates can be rented for 2 euros for adults.

The Christmas Ferris Wheel in Luxembourg is a 45-meter tall wheel set up in Place de la Constitution during the Christmas season. It offers stunning views of the city filled with festive decorations and twinkling lights. A great attraction for any age.

Children can visit Santa Claus himself at his enchanting grotto which is located at the Place de Paris in Luxembourg City. The grotto is open from late November to early January daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Children can visit Santa, tell him their Christmas wishes, and receive a small gift. There are also other activities available at the grotto, such as a photo booth, a toy train, and a Christmas tree.

During the Christmas holidays, prominent Philharmonie organizes several Chrëschtconcert, a traditional Christmas concert that features a performance by the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, along with guest soloists.

The concert is held in the Grand Auditorium of the Philharmonie, which is a beautiful and acoustically excellent venue. Tickets start at 25 euros, but for younger audiences, the prices start at 15 euros.