Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December month in Diemen with our complete event guide. For both residents and visitors, this guide provides an overview of all winter activities our municipality has to offer.
The historic center of Diemen forms the heart of the festivities, with Diemerplein as the central meeting point. Visitors can enjoy the traditional winter market, ice skating rink, and cozy stalls with local delicacies. In the surrounding area, various activities can be found, such as the Christmas markets in nearby Amsterdam-Zuidoost and the winter events in Muiden, both just 10 minutes away.
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Diemen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and storytellers.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair takes place in the historic center of The Hague and offers a festive Christmas market with 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 makes this Christmas market a visit worth more than ever.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair
Christmas Markets in Amsterdam
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas atmosphere at multiple locations in Amsterdam.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Christmas markets offer a wide range of activities, from ice skating on covered rinks to visiting cozy Christmas stalls with delicious treats and drinks.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Christmas Markets in Amsterdam
Guided Christmas Tours in Amsterdam
- What to Expect
- Unique guided tours through Christmas market areas.
- Description
- Guided Christmas tours in Amsterdam offer a unique look at the city's Christmas festivities. With local guides, you discover the best Christmas activities and enjoy the atmosphere of winter Amsterdam.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Guided Christmas Tours in Amsterdam
Diemen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
AMF: Amsterdam Music Festival 2024
- What to Expect
- Unique with the exclusive pre-show and the Rave Pit behind the DJ.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Music Festival 2024 is a major music festival featuring world-renowned artists who play electronic dance music, house, techno, trance, and hardstyle.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : AMF: Amsterdam Music Festival 2024
Diemen Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Dive
- What to Expect
- Diving into the cold waters of the North Sea on January 1st.
- Description
- The Unox New Year's Dive is an annual tradition where thousands of people dive into the cold waters of the North Sea or other seas in the Netherlands on January 1st to start the new year fresh and full of energy.
- Where
- Scheveningen | More Info : New Year's Dive
ADE Amsterdam Dance Event
- What to Expect
- A meeting place with limited capacity where you refresh.
- Description
- Spotify Huis is a meeting place for the dance music industry where you connect and refresh with coffee and other drinks.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : ADE Amsterdam Dance Event
Christmas Dinners in Amsterdam
- What to Expect
- Unique 5-course Christmas dinner with Michelin-star chef.
- Description
- A unique 5-course Christmas dinner with exquisite and delicate ingredients, made by Michelin-star chef Tristan de Boer in the unique Wintergarden.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Christmas Dinners in Amsterdam