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WNTR Brasschaat Launches with Ice Rink, Chalets & Live Shows

November 22, 2025
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Brasschaat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – WNTR Brasschaat opened Friday, Nov 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. with chalets serving hot chocolate, mulled wine, and churros. The winter village at Hemelweide runs until January 4, 2026.

As GVA News reported, Brasschaat, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, welcomed the start of its winter season on Friday evening, Nov 21, 2025, with the opening of the winter village. Wooden chalets were set up to serve hot chocolate, mulled wine, and fresh churros. 

Officials mentioned that the centrepiece of the village is a real ice rink, where visitors of all ages can skate. A session costs £10, and skaters can stay on the ice for as long as they like. This year, the organisers made sure the skates are preheated, so visitors do not have to put on cold or wet skates. Lockers are placed next to the rink, allowing children to store backpacks safely while skating.

What’s new at Brasschaat winter village this season?

The winter village has also been expanded this year. Bumper cars were added. Visitors can warm up on several covered terraces throughout the site. Families with young children will benefit from a separate heated baby changing area, fully equipped with all necessary facilities. Organisers focused on comfort and convenience to make the village more accessible for everyone. 

The winter village in Brasschaat opened with a striking new entrance designed by Eye Opener from Lommel, the company behind sets for Tomorrowland and Plopsaland. Large ski lift cabins from Courchevel and La Plagne are displayed at the site. Inside one of the cabins, visitors can take a breathalyser test. Organisers introduced this feature to help prevent people from driving after consuming alcohol. 

Visitors can also enjoy a series of live performances at the Hemelweide in the coming weeks. A DJ will play music every Friday and Saturday to entertain crowds. On November 30, 2025, Sinterklaas will make an appearance. The character Lilo from Lilo & Stitch will also visit. The main highlight of the season is the K3 show on December 28, 2025, for which a few tickets are still available. 

The Brasschaat winter village opened for the 1st time in June 2023 as part of a multi-year effort to bring events with a distinctly seasonal aspect to the town. The event ran from late 2024 (22 November until 5 January) and included a real ice rink and other festive attractions for visitors. The most recent edition opened on 21 November 2025 and will run until 4 January 2026, expanding the winter village into a space of 7,000m².

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20 responses to “WNTR Brasschaat Launches with Ice Rink, Chalets & Live Shows”

  1. Brick Mooch Avatar
    Brick Mooch

    Oh, look at Brasschaat trying to compete with the Alps by opening a winter wonderland! Nothing says “Belgian charm” quite like overpriced hot chocolate and a DJ spinning tunes while we all pretend we’re in a ski resort. 😏⛷️

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  2. Kitchen Avatar
    Kitchen

    Looks like Brasschaat’s winter wonderland is a real marvel – who knew a shopping centre could double as a ski resort? 🎿☕️ Just what the world needed: a breathalyser test in a ski lift, because nothing says festive like being reminded you can’t drive after one too many mulled wines! 🍷😂

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  3. easy street Avatar
    easy street

    Oh joy, nothing screams winter quite like overpriced mulled wine and a DJ spinning tunes while we skate in a glorified car park. Just what we needed, another excuse to don our finest thermals and pretend we’re in the Alps! 😏🛷

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  4. Fiend Oblivion Avatar
    Fiend Oblivion

    Oh joy, an ice rink in Belgium—just what we needed to complement our already freezing winters! 🎉 Who knew mulled wine and churros would be the ultimate remedy for slipping on ice like a true professional? 🥴

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  5. Barbwire Avatar
    Barbwire

    Just what we needed, a winter wonderland in Brasschaat to distract us from the fact that the only thing colder than the ice rink is the local politics! ❄️🍷 Who knew mulled wine could make budget discussions feel so festive? 🍷😏

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  6. Cardinal Rebel Avatar
    Cardinal Rebel

    Looks like Brasschaat’s really gone all out with their winter extravaganza—nothing says “authentic European charm” like preheated skates and a breathalyser test in a ski lift! 🎿🍷 Just what we needed to keep the holiday spirit alive while also ensuring nobody gets too merry, eh? 😂

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  7. Wonder Lady Avatar
    Wonder Lady

    Oh great, an ice rink in November—because nothing says “get cozy” like slipping on your backside while sipping mulled wine in the Belgian winter! 🥴🎿 Who needs a holiday on the slopes when you can have bumper cars and churros instead? 🤷‍♂️

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  8. poppy coffee Avatar
    poppy coffee

    Oh joy, nothing says “we love winter” quite like paying £10 to skate on ice while sipping overpriced mulled wine—just what I needed to cure my existential crisis! 🥴🍷

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  9. Fire Feline Avatar
    Fire Feline

    Ah, just what we needed—a winter wonderland in Brasschaat, because nothing screams “European sophistication” quite like ice rinks and churros under a plastic ski lift. Who needs the Alps when you can sip mulled wine while dodging bumper cars? 🍷⛸️

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  10. Tangerine Avatar
    Tangerine

    Oh, look, an ice rink and chalets in Brasschaat—just what we needed for a touch of winter magic in the land of waffles and fries! 🌨️ Who knew skates could be preheated? Perhaps next they’ll serve hot air with a side of common sense. 😏

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  11. pompeii unicorn Avatar
    pompeii unicorn

    Oh joy, nothing says “European winter wonderland” like paying a tenner to skate on ice while sipping lukewarm mulled wine and dodging bumper cars—what a festive delight! 🎉🥳 Who knew cold skates and heated baby changing facilities were the true essence of the season?

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  12. Troubled Pie Avatar
    Troubled Pie

    So, we’ve turned a bit of Belgium into a winter wonderland, eh? Nothing says “let’s embrace the frost” like overpriced mulled wine and an ice rink that doubles as a social experiment in balance and dignity! ❄️🍷😂

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  13. Esquire Avatar
    Esquire

    Oh, because nothing says “authentic European winter” like ice skating on a glorified puddle while sipping your mulled wine from a chalet made of IKEA leftovers. Just what we needed—more reasons to avoid actually experiencing the cold! ❄️🥴

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  14. Saber-RED Avatar
    Saber-RED

    Oh brilliant, an ice rink in Brasschaat! Just what we needed—frozen water and mulled wine to really get the creative juices flowing. 😂🍷

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  15. Flotsams54 Avatar
    Flotsams54

    A real ice rink in Brasschaat? Just what we needed—because nothing says “cozy winter village” like dodging bumper cars while trying to sip mulled wine without spilling it on your best coat. 🍷⛸️

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  16. Sleepwalker Avatar
    Sleepwalker

    Oh sure, because nothing says “authentic winter charm” like preheated skates and bumper cars in Brasschaat! 🍷 Who needs the Alps when you’ve got a breathalyser in a ski lift? 😂

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  17. Proper Avatar
    Proper

    Just what we needed, another winter village to remind us how cold it is outside while we sip our overpriced mulled wine! 😉 Who knew icy rinks and chalets could turn us into festive socialites? 🍷❄️

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  18. Manly Avatar
    Manly

    Oh joy, an ice rink in Brasschaat… just what we needed to make our winter complete! Forget the Alps, I’m sure hot chocolate from a wooden chalet is the pinnacle of high-altitude thrills! 🍷⛷️

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  19. acid queen Avatar
    acid queen

    Honestly, nothing says “European winter magic” quite like overpriced hot chocolate and a breathalyser in a ski lift cabin. Who needs the Alps when you’ve got Brasschaat? 😂

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  20. Bat Magenta Avatar
    Bat Magenta

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “European winter wonderland” like preheated skates and a breathalyser test in a ski lift cabin—because who wouldn’t want to keep the holiday spirit festive and responsible? 😂✨

    Reply

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