Best Christmas Markets in The Netherlands 2023
This winter, discover the Most Beautiful Christmas markets in The Netherlands. Take a stroll on in Valkenburg, as days get shorther this city transforms into a cosy and delightful Christmas town. Go shopping in The Hague Royal Christmas Fair, the number one spot for finding lovely, original Christmas gifts. Follow the romantic magical light route in Maastricht, alpine-inspired chalet or ‘Almhütte’, a 900 m2 covered ice rink, and the Christmas market, await you.
From North to South, from East to West, the most beautiful Christmas markets in The Netherlands await you this winter.
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1. Valkenburg
From 17th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
The rumour goes that Santa actually comes from Valkenburg aan de Geul…You see, as days get shorter, Valkenburg – in the ever so enchanting Heuvelland region in de Southern part of the Netherlands – transforms into a cosy and delightful Christmas town. From 17 November 2023 until 7th January 2024 the small town of Valkenburg, situated on the river Geul in Zuid-Limburg, turns into ‘Kerststad Valkenburg’. In 2023 Valkenburg can call itself European City of Christmas. In Valkenburg – immersed in a magical atmosphere, with a paradise of twinkling lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees – you see, smell, hear and taste Christmas in everything and there are numerous things to do!
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Book your flights to Maastricht, your accommodation at the best price in Valkenburg and visit the most beautiful Christmas market in the Netherlands!
Opening dates: From 17th November 2023 to 7th January 2024.
How to get there: Book your flights to Maastricht (20 min), Liege (40 min), Cologne (1H).
Where to stay: Hotel Janssen. Guests love their nice breakfast and the helpful staff.
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2. The Hague
From 7th December to 23rd December 2023
Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is one of the biggest Christmas markets in the Netherlands. Twinkling lights and familiar Christmas carols at the romantic Lange Voorhout are bound to get you in the ultimate Christmas mood. Among this year's 100 stalls you'll be able to find gift ideas, wintery fashion and design decorations.
Royal Christmas Fair The Hague is a unique Christmas market where you can do extensive Christmas shopping in an atmosphere of good cheer. This is the number one spot for finding lovely, original Christmas gifts. A thick layer of snow completes the fairytale decorations. And a mug of hot chocolate or Glühwein is the perfect accompaniment.
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Opening dates: From 7th December to 23rd December 2023.
How to get there: Book your flights to The Hague.
Where to stay: "Movenpick The Hague". The Christmas Market is 100m away.
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3. Maastricht
From 1st December to 31st December 2023
There’ll be plenty of magic at the Vrijthof this year too. Alongside the familiar Ferris wheel, the idyllic Alpine-inspired chalet or ‘Almhütte’, the 900 m2 covered ice rink, and the Christmas market, the Saint Servatius Basilica will be opening its doors for the first time this year during the winter event. In line with a fine local custom, visitors can light a candle and enjoy a moment of peace and tranquillity. Whispering tours for children (a Christmassy exploration of the basilica's many treasures), music, and Christmas stories are brought together magically in the fun at the Vrijthof and the time for reflection in the basilica.
The enchanting light trail of the Magical Light Route takes you through various parts of the city centre: from the vibrant and trendy Wyck and modern Céramique to the industrial Sphinx Quarter and romantic Jeker Quarter. Planning to walk the entire route from start to finish? Then be prepared to be amazed by the many historical, cultural, and culinary treasures that Maastricht has to offer.
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Opening dates: From 1st December to 31st December 2023.
How to get there: Book your flights to Maastricht, Brussels (1H) or Düsseldorf (1H) and your accommodation in Maastricht.
Where to stay: "Hotel Britannique". The Christmas Market is 200m away.
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