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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Plan your perfect holiday season in Bergen with our comprehensive guide. Discover the cozy winter atmosphere in this historic North Holland municipality, where tradition and contemporary festivities come together.

The historic center of Bergen forms the heart of winter activities, with the characteristic Ruïnekerk as its focal point. Visitors can enjoy the atmospheric winter market on the Plein, traditional Christmas concerts in local churches, and illuminated shopping streets in the center. The nearby artists' colony Bergen aan Zee offers additional cultural events, while the Bergerbos transforms into a winter walking paradise.

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Bergen Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.

Description:

The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Netherlands. With many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus, this 19-day Christmas market appeals to many. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market a visit worth more.

Where: The Hague | More Info: The Hague Royal Christmas Fair

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Over 350 stalls with Christmas activities and performances by artists and choirs.

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The Christmas Market in Haarlem is one of the largest in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls spread across various locations in the city center. Here, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas atmosphere and enjoy all the festive activities these beautiful streets and squares have to offer.

Where: Haarlem | More Info: Haarlem Christmas Market

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Cozy winter village with chalets and food trucks.

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The Christmas market in Leiden is a cozy winter village on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht, featuring chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy the hospitality and warm atmosphere.

Where: Leiden | More Info: Leiden Christmas Market

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Unique gifts and winter treats with live Christmas music.

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The Warme Wintermarkt on GOUDasfalt offers unique, local, handmade, and vintage gifts and winter treats. You can enjoy live Christmas music, hot chocolate, glühwein, and fire pits to warm up.

Where: Gouda | More Info: Gouda Warm Winter Market

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Bergen Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

World's largest gingerbread town

Description:

Pepperkakebyen is a large gingerbread miniature town where the entire city of Bergen is recreated with houses, trains, cars, and ships.

Where: Bergen | More Info: Gingerbread Town

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