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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive atmosphere of De Meern with our complete winter guide. Whether you're a local resident or passing through, this guide helps you make the most of December in our cozy village.

Around the historic village center, you'll find various winter activities, from the traditional Christmas market at Mereveldplein to the atmospheric lighting along the Zandweg. The nearby shopping center offers winter treats, while the old St. Martin's Church provides a beautiful backdrop for various Christmas concerts. From De Meern, you can easily reach the larger festivities in Utrecht, just ten minutes away.

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De Meern Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

An 8-meter tall Christmas tree in the Main Hall.

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Kasteel de Haar is transformed into a festive Christmas castle during the holiday season. Countless Christmas balls and twinkling lights turn the rooms and bedrooms into the ultimate Dutch Christmas castle. Featuring cakes, pies, themed trees, and Christmas socks by cozy fireplaces. An 8-meter tall Christmas tree stands out in the Main Hall.

Where: Utrecht | More Info: Christmas Markets at Castles in Utrecht Province

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Light festival with 1500 candles in the historic Town Hall.

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Gouda by Candlelight is one of the oldest light festivals in the Netherlands. In the evening, 1500 candles are lit behind the windows of the historic Town Hall and thousands more behind the windows of the buildings in the city center. There are various activities, including the Winter Fair, walks, concerts, performances, and shows in the Gouda Theatre, museums, churches, and on the streets.

Where: Gouda | More Info: Gouda Christmas Market

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De Meern Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.

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The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Netherlands. With dozens of 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 must-visit.

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

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Cozy winter village with chalets and food trucks.

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The Christmas market in Leiden takes place on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht and is open for seven days from 14 to 22 December. The market is decorated as a cozy winter village with chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks.

Where: Leiden | More Info: Leiden Christmas Market

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350 stalls spread across the city center

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The Christmas Market in Haarlem is one of the largest in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls across the city center. Enjoy Christmas activities, performances by artists and choirs, and a wide range of Christmas products.

Where: Haarlem | More Info: Haarlem Christmas Market

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More than 45 vendors with various dining and drinking options.

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The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With over 45 vendors and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for an unforgettable Christmas experience.

Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Ice Village Amsterdam

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Unique Christmas gifts in illuminated wooden houses

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A festive Christmas market on Ketelhavenplein features illuminated wooden houses selling handmade products. There is festive food and drink available, and sustainability is a key aspect.

Where: Tilburg | More Info: Tilburg Christmas Market

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Unique combination of local creativity and reuse.

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The Breda Christmas Market offers a variety of surprises with handmade and biological products. From artisanal jewelry to delicious treats, this market is a unique experience for fans of genuine and sustainable products.

Where: Breda | More Info: Breda Christmas Market

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Over 250 Christmas stalls and historic steam train.

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The Grootste Kerstmarkt van het Oosten in Arnhem features over 250 Christmas stalls, warm chocolate milk and mulled wine, performances by orchestras and choirs, and a ride on the historic steam train.

Where: Arnhem | More Info: Arnhem Christmas Market

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Christmas markets with stalls for Christmas decorations and treats.

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In Nijmegen, various Christmas markets are organized where you can immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of Christmas. Browse through stalls with Christmas decorations, enjoy warm chocolate, mulled wine, pea soup with bacon, and Christmas treats.

Where: Nijmegen | More Info: Nijmegen Christmas Market

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