Your Ultimate Guide to the Luxembourg Christmas Market 2025

If you’re chasing Europe’s Christmas markets, Luxembourg is a refreshing change of pace. It’s festive without being overwhelming, traditional yet modern, and compact enough to explore in a single day.

Plus, its central location makes it easy to pair with other Christmas market destinations like Trier, Metz, or Strasbourg, all less than a couple of hours away.

Luxembourg’s Christmas market might not have the fame of its neighbors, but that’s exactly why you’ll fall in love with it. It feels authentic, local, and cozy, just the way a Christmas market should.

One thing I love about the Luxembourg Christmas Market, is that this market is one of the few that are open past Christmas! The market usually runs from the end of November until January 1st.

2025 Christmas Market Dates: Saturday, November 22 to Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Most markets and chalets are open:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Friday & Saturday: 11:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Sunday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Luxembourg’s Winterlights aren’t concentrated in one square, they’re spread across the city center, making it fun to wander between areas. Each location has its own vibe.

They also do open a fifth market mid December for a short period that is dedicated to children and families.

This is one of the highlights of Winterlights. Wantermaart is located right at Place de la Constitution.

A massive Ferris wheel towers over the square, offering stunning views across the city and down into the Pétrusse Valley. Here you’ll also find food stalls, rides for kids, and Luxembourg’s famous giant Christmas tree.

Place de la Constitution is where you can dive into festive treats while soaking in the breathtaking scenery. Don’t forget to drink your glühwein under the Christmas pyramid. Some food and drink vendors did take card in this area!

Another tip, if you’re visiting during the day as well, this is a perfect location to watch the sunset. The golden glow that shines on the market is truly remarkable.

Right in the center, you will find the city’s traditional Christmas tree, a nativity scene, and a few rides for the children, including a carousal.

This area has been the home to the Luxembourg Christmas market since 1984!

Taking place at Place de Paris, this market offers an array of sweet and savory treats, with many festive drinks while gazing at the 22 meter decorated Christmas tree.

There is also a filling musical program with over 80 concerts this Christmas season from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Plenty of shopping for hand made gifts and decor as well.

This small Christmas market area offers a gourmet village of one stall dedicated to drinks, with plenty of stalls for all the delicious delicacies. While you enjoy your food and drink, listen to the musical entertainment of the DJ.

And depending on what way you enter Kinnekswiss park, you can explore the different light displays throughout the park on your way to and from the market.

Wanterpark offers an open air ice-skating rink. Entrance for the rink is €6.00, entrance and skates costs €10.00, and entry and skates per child is €9.00 for 60 minute sessions.

The market and ice-skating rink is located at Kinnekswiss Park.

One of the most charming traditions at Christmas markets across Europe, including Luxembourg’s Winterlights, is collecting the festive market mugs.

Every market stall serving mulled wine, hot chocolate, or Kinderpunsch usually offers drinks in collectible ceramic mugs, each adorned with unique designs celebrating the city or year’s festival theme.

I was pleasantly surprised to see many food stalls accepting cards at the Luxembourg Christmas market. Majority of the drink stalls were cash only, so make sure to always keep euro on hand when you want to purchase something at the markets.

My husband did find one drink stand at Wantermaart that accepted card and when he returned his mug, they gave him the deposit back in coins.

Food and drink can definitely add up with ordering different options and the different drinks with the deposits.

Drinks throughout the market can range from €3.00 to €8.00, with the deposit for the mugs differing at each market. At Wantermaart, the deposit was €5.00 at the pyramid stall, but at Wanterpark, the deposit was €2.00.

Quite a range in price for food as well. Many options of the usual sausages were sold with the cost about €6.00. Other food options offered at the markets were burgers, fries, soup, tarte flambée (essentially a very thin crust pizza), chocolate covered fruit, and so much more.

Almost everything offered was above €5.00, with an average cost of €8.00 or so.

Luxembourg winters are cold and often damp, with temperatures between 0–5°C (32–41°F). Wear layers, gloves, and waterproof shoes. You’ll thank yourself when sipping Glühwein outside.

If you can travel with them, I also recommend hand and toe warmers!

Luxembourg City is a treasure trove of history and culture. Take a break from the markets and explore iconic landmarks such as the Grand Ducal Palace and the Bock Casemates.

While stopping to see the Palace, take a visit across to The Chocolate House to purchase some of the best chocolates. I’ve been to Luxembourg four times now and I keep coming back for them.

For more information on the city, check out my blog post about exploring the gems of Luxembourg City.

Take an evening stroll along the illuminated streets of Luxembourg City. Many neighborhoods and squares outside the main markets embrace the festive spirit, offering additional opportunities to enjoy the season’s magic.

Capture the magic by posing in front of the beautifully decorated photo opportunities spread throughout the city.

Driving in Luxembourg City can be tricky during Winterlights due to the increased crowds.

Instead, take advantage of Luxembourg’s free public transportation (buses, trams, and trains are free across the country!). It’s a stress-free way to move between areas.

If you’re coming from outside of Luxembourg, you can easily train into the city to the Luxembourg main station located a little south of the city. Then you can take the tram north into the city center to explore the markets.

You can also drive into the city and find parking in one of the many parking garages or lots. We chose to drive into the city and parked in this garage. It was a perfect location within walking distance and fairly affordable for the day.