Apeldoorn Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Apeldoorn and surrounding areas
For the Christmas season Apeldoorn delivers holiday experiences and festive attractions across central districts with bright Holiday lights and markets near Palace Het Loo where the Apeldoorn Christmas Market, Sinterklaas Pepernoten-Express Steam Train, and Winterpaleis Het Loo offer memorable family fun. Seasonal performances and cultural events enhance the program. From regal settings to cozy market stalls, Apeldoorn provides delightful holiday activities for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
47 eventsLiving 19th-century Dickensian town with 950+ characters
Christmas Parties
15 eventsHistoric church venue for corporate Christmas celebrations
Christmas Lights
6 eventsLargest Christmas village in the Netherlands
Christmas Shows
5 eventsTraditional Christmas circus with 'Magic Moments' show
Christmas Activities
26 eventsTraditional Sinterklaas arrival ceremony
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Dickens Festijn Deventer
(Deventer)
Living 19th-century Dickensian town with 950+ characters
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Christmas Market Kloster Graefenthal
(Goch-Asperden)
Historic monastery transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Sinterklaas Arrival in Harderwijk
(Harderwijk)
Traditional Sinterklaas arrival ceremony
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Nederlands IJsbeelden Festival
(Biddinghuizen)
World-class ice sculptures by international artists.
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Winters Almelo
(Almelo)
Magical Christmas festival with parade and ice skating
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Christmas World 2025 at Intratuin Duiven
(Duiven)
Largest Christmas village in the Netherlands
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Apeldoorn Christmas Events Map
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Apeldoorn Christmas FAQ
The city center often hosts significant Christmas markets and light displays, drawing large crowds. Various community organizations also put on special events throughout December.
While many traditions are shared across the Netherlands, Apeldoorn often sees strong community participation in decorating neighborhoods and supporting local charities during the festive season.
Residential areas like De Maten and Westenenk are often noted for their impressive home decorations. Simply driving or walking through these neighborhoods can be a delightful experience.
The city center typically hosts larger markets, while smaller, more intimate artisan markets can often be found in various neighborhoods or at community centers.
Enjoying the neighborhood Christmas lights is a wonderful free activity. Many public spaces also feature festive decorations, and local libraries or community centers may host free seasonal events.
Families often enjoy visiting Christmas markets for treats and crafts, looking at the neighborhood lights, and attending any scheduled family-friendly shows or events at local venues.