Nothing is more likely to get you into the mood for the festive season than Christmas Markets. Gifts for loved ones and mulled wine I’ve got you covered.
Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs 21 December-5 January
The RAI Amsterdam will be transformed into a real winter paradise. There are plenty of activities for children and adults. Ice-Skating under thousand of lights indoors or outdoors, discover the spectacular view of Amsterdam form the Mega Ferris wheel and go-karting on ice or embark on a Cross-country skiing journey among Christmas trees. Experience a winter wonderland with real snow. Roast your marshmallow over a crackling fire or go to the Christmas Cinema for nostalgic Christmas classics. website
Christmas Market Valkenburg 15 November-29 December
Fun Fact: The Christmas Market is held in the city’s historic underground caves. Which make this one of Europe’s most visited Christmas Market. The corridors are filled with lights, impressive structures and merchants. website

Maastricht Christmas Market 29 November-31 December
All year round Maastricht is a wonderful city with just that atmosphere that everybody loves, but around Christmas, the city takes on that extra spellbinding edge. Under the nickname of “Magical Maastricht”, the city goes into full Christmas mode, so visit the Christmas market, go skating on the ice rink on Vrijthof square and see the sea of lights from the top of the Ferris wheel. For more information: Read the Maastricht blog post
Dordrecht Christmas Market 13 December-15 December
The Christmas market in Dordrecht is the largest in the Netherlands. The beautiful, historic city centre of Dordrecht is all about Christmas for one weekend. You will find more than 250 stalls, lots of stands where you can eat, live music and above all a lots of fun.
Leiden’s Floating Christmas Market 13 December-24 December
Here you will find 86 winter chalet floating on the Nieuwe Rijn river in the centre of the city. The chalets provide seasonal goodies, Christmas merchandise to dutch food and heartwarming Christmas drinks. From December 8, there will also be a floating ice skating rink on the Nieuwe Rijn river, until January 5. For just 8,50 euros per person, everybody, young and old, is welcome to be part of the winter wonderland extravaganza. website
Haarlem Christmas Market 7 December -8 December
The Christmas Market has been around for 25 years. Around and on the Grote Markt you will find around 300 stalls and various shopping streets where you can find Christmas gifts. Thanks to its beauty Haarlem is a particularly good place to host a market thanks to its beauty. The quality of the items being sold is of an impressively high standard, with lots of handmade crafts and artisan foods.
Christmas here we come.
xoxo
Chante’
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