Christmas holidays, New Year's Eve and New Year by the sea
Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year by the sea is a unique experience. The holidays create a wonderfully warm atmosphere over the North Sea, Ostend, the beach and the shopping streets.
Enjoy the Christmas holidays with your family, relatives and friends, the fireworks over the sea, the unique Christmas lights... You can skate in the park, hug Santa Claus, visit an exhibition and so much more.
Fireworks on New Year
The end of year fireworks are a good tradition in Ostend. Thousands of people celebrate the transition from old to new at midnight with the enchanting light spectacle. The unique reflection in the North Sea is unmatched by any other city in Ostend. Come to the Groot Strand, at the Casino of Ostend, around midnight on New Year's Eve. Enjoy the enchanting colours, the loud bangs and the falling stars. Top fireworks every year. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Happy New Year !!!
Super cozy Christmas market
Ostend has a super cozy Christmas market. That is what the tenants are experiencing The apartment en The Loft every year. The cosiest square in Ostend is bathed in Christmas atmosphere. Order your mulled wine or jenever, your bratwurst or smoutebollen. Immerse yourself in the Christmas animation and the adapted music program. The Christmas market is surrounded by more than 150 illuminated Christmas trees. And do you think that Santa Claus should not be missing at your cozy Christmas party? Then just look for him? From December 2 to January 8, the good old man lives in his House of Santa Claus on the Wapenplein in Ostend. Give him our regards 😉
Even in winter it is fantastic to be at the seaside. Ostend is in a festive mood during the Christmas holidays. Reasons enough to book a holiday in Ostend for Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year. Choose the peace and quiet on the beach... or one of these 3 activities.
With thanks to Sport.be TV for this Aftermovie Nieuwjaarsduik Oostende
Snow in Ostend?
Will you see the beach under a layer of snow during the Christmas holidays? A snowman with a view of the sea? Need three scarves? Or a surprisingly warm winter sun? Check the weather forecast here.

