Winterkids

Winterkids is Luxembourg City's beloved family-focused Christmas market, transforming Place Guillaume II — the historic Knuedler Square in front of City Hall — into a wonderland designed entirely for children and their parents. Part of the city's broader Winterlights festival, this market stands out for its imaginative programming and warm, creative atmosphere that welcomes visitors from late November through early January. The market's signature attractions include "The Fantastical Reindeer," a flying reindeer sleigh ride carousel, and the "Winter Rutsch," a giant fun slide ridden on a mat. A showstopping centerpiece is the ventskalennerhaus — a one-of-a-kind chalet shaped like a giant advent calendar, with a new window opening each day from December 1 through Christmas Eve, offering sweet and savory food, hot chocolate, Glühwein, and seasonal drinks. From December 20, the Winterkids Village activates during school holidays, offering nearly 300 workshops and shows including cartoon drawing, silk screening, beeswax candle-making, campfire bread-baking (Stockbrot), beat-making workshops, puppet theater, marching band concerts, and live music performances. Activities are conducted in multiple languages — Luxembourgish, French, German, and English — making the market accessible to Luxembourg City's international community. Workshop participation is free with no advance registration required, though arriving 15 minutes early is recommended. For families visiting Luxembourg City during the holiday season, Winterkids at Place Guillaume II offers a genuinely interactive and festive experience that goes far beyond typical market browsing.