Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December season in Alkmaar with our complete event guide. We'll take you through all the winter activities and festivities that our historic cheese city has to offer.
In the heart of the city, around the Great Church and the Waag Square, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with illuminated stalls and winter delicacies. The medieval streets of the center form the backdrop for atmospheric lighting and decorations, while the canals and historic facades make for a picturesque winter walk. From the center, you can easily walk to the various shopping streets where the storefronts are festively decorated.
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Alkmaar Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event that illuminates the city of Amsterdam with unique light artworks. This year, the theme is 'Rituals,' and 27 light artworks are displayed along the canals and in the Hoftuin.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Scheveningen Light Walk
- What to Expect
- Various distances and spectacular light acts.
- Description
- The Scheveningen Light Walk is a unique nighttime walking event with routes of 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km. Along the way, there are many spectacular light acts and seasonal refreshments.
- Where
- Scheveningen | More Info : Scheveningen Light Walk
Alkmaar Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique walking route with art and light objects along historical sites.
- Description
- Alkmaar Light Festival offers a unique combination of video and light art, music theater, dance, and other art forms. The route takes you through the historic city center, over the water, and through the new trendy area in Oudorp. You discover hidden places, enter warehouses, and view Alkmaar from different perspectives.
- Where
- Alkmaar | More Info : Alkmaar Light Festival
Amsterdam City Centre Canal Cruise
- What to Expect
- Unique experience with an experienced skipper and tourist guide.
- Description
- A unique boat tour through Amsterdam's canals where you can see the light art installations up close.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam City Centre Canal Cruise
Alkmaar Holiday Markets and Shopping
Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair is a 19-day Christmas market in the historic center of The Hague, featuring many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances make this Christmas market a worthwhile visit.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair
Alkmaar Other Holiday Activities
Amsterdam: River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes
- What to Expect
- Unlimited eating of Dutch pancakes during a boat tour.
- Description
- Enjoy a 75-minute boat tour on the IJ River while eating unlimited traditional Dutch pancakes. You'll see the modern side of Amsterdam with the A'DAM Tower, the EYE Film Museum, and THIS IS HOLLAND.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam: River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes