Brasschaat – WNTR Brasschaat 2027
What to expect
WNTR Brasschaat 2027 is planned as a winter village with an ice rink and winter funfair from 19 November 2027 to 2 January 2028 at Hemelweide in Gemeentepark. The dates follow the pattern of previous years; the daily opening times are based on the information available for 2026/27, and the 2027/28 edition has not yet been officially confirmed.
WNTR Brasschaat 2027: provisional winter season
The official edition 2026/27 was advertised for the period from 20 November to 3 January. This suggests that the next edition is expected to run from 19 November 2027 to 2 January 2028. However, the organiser has not yet confirmed the new dates. Individual weekdays and public holidays may also have different opening hours. The calendar therefore initially uses the documented time slots from the previous year. The daily opening times published later will be decisive when planning your visit.
WNTR at Hemelweide in Gemeentepark
The winter village is set up on the Hemelweide in Brasschaat's Gemeentepark. Visitors can stroll among winter-decorated chalets, enjoy hot drinks and try various activities. Its location in the park sets WNTR apart from a Christmas market in a traditional old town. The address Hemelakkers is useful for getting there. In previous years, the organisers also designated bicycle parking and special parking zones. The site may have its own traffic rules during events.
WNTR Brasschaat 2027: Ice rink and winter funfair
The WNTR concept includes an ice rink and a dedicated area with winter funfair rides. In the previous season, the organiser highlighted several activities for children and families. It has not yet been confirmed which rides, operators and ice skating facilities will actually return in 2027\/ 28. We therefore do not list any older rides as a confirmed new line-up. The existing image is a generic Kirmes illustration and not an authentic photograph of the Brasschaat site. Ride opening times may differ from those of the winter chalets.
Chalets, drinks and winter food
The winter chalets provide a meeting place for friends and families. Last season, there were hot meals, drinks and Christmas lights. You could spend a relaxed evening there or combine your stroll with a ride on the attractions. The food and drink offering is organised afresh each season. For this reason, previous operators or menus are not presented as confirmed for 2027. The longer Winterdorf opening hours are particularly appealing for an evening visit at weekends.
Family offers and additional events
WNTR is more than an ordinary Christmas market. In the previous edition, the organiser combined the winter funfair and ice rink with various special offers. Some offers could be booked separately. Seasonal rules for using the ice rink were also published, including guidance on gloves and payment. Whether these rules and special event days remain the same for 2027\/28 needs to be checked again. Therefore, the new listing does not include old programme details as if they were confirmed dates.
Admission and provisional opening times
The Winterdorf was generally free to enter in 2026. Rides, the ice rink, food and drinks were charged separately. Opening times differed considerably before and during the Christmas holidays. In November and early December, for example, parts of the Winterdorf were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It stayed open later on Fridays and Saturdays than on Sundays. Public holidays had their own special opening times. The MEC schedule shows these patterns as a guide based on the previous year; they are not yet a binding commitment for 2027\/ 28.
Getting to Brasschaat and parking options
The site is in Gemeentepark on Hemelweide. Drivers should check the official WNTR parking overview, as not every car park is directly next to the festival site. In previous years, special zones were also planned for bicycles, taxis and dropping off visitors. Regional buses connect Brasschaat with Antwerp and the neighbouring municipalities. Arriving early is worthwhile, especially during busy weekends. Routes, access roads and parking areas may still change for the new season.
You can find official news from the organiser. Our events calendar lists more winter funfairs and Christmas markets..
Highlights at a glance
What WNTR Brasschaat has to offer
- Ice rink / curling
- Children's area / fairy-tale forest
More to experience in Brasschaat
AdvertisingGetting there & services
Gemeentepark Hemelweide, Brasschaat. Regional buses and official parking areas; bicycle parking, check the organiser's parking information.
- Nearby car parks
- Bicycle parking
Good to know
- Gloves are compulsory at the ice rink; electronic payment only.
- The municipality has designated an alcohol and glass control zone around the WNTR site; follow the official signs.
Frequently asked questions
When is WNTR Brasschaat 2027 taking place?
Expected to run from 19 November 2027 to 2 January 2028, based on the official 2026/27 edition. A new confirmation from the organiser is still pending.
Where is WNTR Brasschaat?
At Hemelweide in Gemeentepark, Hemelakkers, 2930 Brasschaat.
Is admission free?
The general winter village area was free to enter on 2026. The ice rink, rides, food and drinks cost extra.
What rides are there?
The winter funfair was part of WNTR 2026. The specific attractions and operators for 2027/28 have not yet been announced.
What are the opening times?
The schedule shows the provisional daily groups taken from 2026/27. The ride times have not been confirmed separately.
Are there any days when it is closed?
Following last year's model, several rest days were planned on Mondays and Tuesdays until mid-December. Details for 2027/28 are still pending.
How do I get there?
To Gemeentepark Brasschaat on Hemelweide, by regional bus or car according to the official park map.
