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Christmas Market — Brussels Tram Museum

  • Run by Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois (Brussels Tram Museum)
  • Brussels Tram Museum — Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Next: Dec 12–13, 2026

The traditional Christmas Market weekend of the Brussels Tram Museum in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, with historic trams running between the museum, Tervuren and Stockel.

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Next edition

Dec 12–13, 2026

Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. Historic trams run between the museum, Tervuren and Stockel. Check the museum's calendar for opening hours.

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About this event

The Brussels Tram Museum (Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois), housed in the former Woluwe tram depot on Avenue de Tervuren, adds an extra weekend to its winter opening calendar for its traditional Christmas Market.

The operator says that on its opening days its historic trams run between the museum, Tervuren and Stockel, and that all its vehicles are heated and ventilated in the low season. Booking ahead for a visit or a normal heritage trip is not possible.

The operator publishes its opening calendar and timetables on its home page.

What to expect

A museum opening weekend with a Christmas Market, with the museum's historic trams running to Tervuren and Stockel. Vehicles are heated and ventilated. The operator publishes little programme detail for this edition beyond the dates, so check its calendar and timetables before visiting.

Practical info

Brussels Tram Museum, Avenue de Tervuren 364B, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre; the entrance is on the corner of Rue du Leybeek and Avenue de Tervuren. Reach it by tram lines 39, 44 or 8 (stop Trammuseum/Musée du Tram) or by bus line 36. No advance booking is possible for a visit or a normal heritage trip. The museum is accessible to wheelchair users but the vehicles are not. Dogs are welcome on a leash. Parking is not allowed in the courtyard; cars can park on Rue du Leybeek or Boulevard du Souverain. Rates and timetables are on the museum's home page.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the museum open for the Christmas Market?▾
The operator says its winter opening includes an additional December weekend for its traditional Christmas Market. Opening hours are on its home page calendar and timetables.
Which trams run?▾
On opening days the operator says its historic trams run between the museum, Tervuren and Stockel.
Do I need to book?▾
No. The operator says booking ahead for a visit and a normal heritage trip is not possible.
Are the vehicles heated?▾
Yes. The operator says that in the low season all its vehicles are heated and ventilated.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?▾
The museum is accessible to visitors in a wheelchair; the operator says its vehicles are not.
How do I get there by public transport?▾
Tram lines 39, 44 or 8 stop at Trammuseum/Musée du Tram, and bus line 36 also stops there, according to the operator.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 21, 2026 from the official site: trammuseum.brussels. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: trammuseum.brussels

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