Hasselt – Winterland Hasselt 2027

Winterland Hasselt 2027 is expected to take place from Friday, 12 November 2027, to Sunday, 2 January 2028 at Kolonel Dusartplein. The dates have been inferred from the 2026/27 pattern; opening hours, special days and attractions follow the previous year's schedule, and the 2027/28 edition has not yet been officially confirmed. This popular winter wonderland combines a Christmas market, an ice rink and rides.

Winterland Hasselt 2027: dates based on the previous year's pattern

The official organiser announced the 2026/27 season well in advance, running from 13 November to 3 January. Following the same Friday start in the second week of November, the provisional dates for 2027/28 are 12 November to 2 January. No separate date confirmation for the new season has been published so far. The dates should therefore be treated as a forecast in the calendar. The event starts well before Advent, bringing a winter atmosphere as early as November. A new confirmation is important for planning trips and booking hotels.

Kolonel Dusartplein as the centre of Winterland

Winterland takes place at Kolonel Dusartplein, near the centre of Hasselt. A winter wonderland with festive stalls and various activity areas is set up there during the season. The event site is easy to reach and is ideal for a longer visit. You can combine a stroll through the city with a visit to the winter village, and warm up at the food and drink stalls. The map marks Dusartplein as the central location, not the individual attractions. The lighting is especially popular as a photo backdrop in the evening.

Winterland Hasselt 2027: carousels and winter attractions

The officially advertised attractions at the previous edition also included a Grand Carrousel, a winter-themed haunted house and a family-friendly Christmas Hotel funhouse. This mix of Christmas market and rides makes Winterland interesting for funfair fans. However, it is not yet known which specific operators and attractions will return for 2027/28. No individual rides are therefore linked without current confirmation for the year. The archive image is from an earlier edition and does not document a new appearance. Suitable attraction profiles can be added once the line-up of rides is confirmed.

Ice rink and Grand Café in the winter village

Winterland also had an ice rink for families and groups alongside the market stalls. It was open daily during the previous season, while the Grand Café and Aspenlounge sometimes stayed open longer. This meant visitors could enjoy a hot drink after skating. Prices for skating and any booking requirements for 2027/28 are not yet known. We therefore do not list unverified ticket prices. The MEC schedule summarises the regular market and ice rink opening hours based on the official information from the previous year.

Santa's House and family activities

The organiser promoted Santa's House as a special area for families. In previous years, children could discover winter decorations and enjoy a festive experience there. Other highlights included covered dining, the carousel and various family activities. However, the exact set-up can change every year. In particular, visits from Santa and additional programme items need new dates. Old individual dates are therefore not listed as confirmed events for the 2027/28 season. Prices for special offers will also need to be checked later.

Admission, opening times and public holidays

In general, entry to Winterland is free under the organiser's usual arrangement. The ice rink, carousels, food and drink, and shopping may cost extra. During the 2026/27 season, the market and attractions generally opened from 11 on weekdays and from 10 from Friday to Sunday. On 24 and 31 December, the areas closed earlier. On 25 December and 1 January, activities began in the afternoon; on the final day, they also ended earlier. These rules were recorded as provisional schedule details for 2027/28.

Getting to Winterland in Hasselt

Kolonel Dusartplein is at the edge of Hasselt's central shopping streets and is easy to reach by public transport. From Hasselt station, you can walk towards the city centre or take a bus. Drivers can use car parks in and around the centre, but availability may vary during Advent. Travelling by train and bus can be easier, especially at weekends. If you spend a whole day in Hasselt, you can combine Winterland with the shops, cafés and sights in the city centre.

You can find the latest information on the official organiser's website. Our events calendar lists more winter markets and funfairs..