Drachten Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Drachten!

Plan your festive December month in Drachten! This guide offers a complete overview of winter events and activities you can visit in our Frisian municipality, perfect for both residents and visitors. The vibrant center of Drachten forms the heart of the festivities, with the Drachtsterplein as its focal point. Visitors can enjoy the atmospheric winter market, traditional stalls with local delicacies and handmade products. In the surrounding streets, such as the Zuidkade and Noorderbuurt, you'll find cozy cafes and restaurants serving winter specialties, while the festive lighting creates a warm atmosphere throughout the entire city center.

Find the best Christmas events in Drachten this year!

Drachten Christmas Events

Drachten Christmas Markets and Shopping (1)

Drachten Christmas Market in Drachten

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📍 Drachten, FR, NL

(1.7 mi from Drachten)

Drachten Christmas Market

Christmas market at a family farm with animal encounters

When

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Discover a magical Christmas market at Kinderboerderij De Naturij in Drachten. Browse over 60 stalls filled with unique holiday gifts, decorations, and artisanal treats. Enjoy live music, cuddle with farm animals in the pop-up stable, and meet Santa Claus as he strolls through the festive grounds.

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⭐ Best For: Families, shoppers, holiday enthusiasts

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Drachten Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment (1)

Christmas Concert in Drachten

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📍 Drachten, FR, NL

(0.7 mi from Drachten)

Christmas Concert

Christmas concert by Noord Nederlands Orkest

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $$

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a magical Christmas concert presented by the Noord Nederlands Orkest. This enchanting performance promises an evening of festive melodies and beloved carols, perfect for celebrating the season. Experience the joy and warmth of live orchestral music in a truly special holiday setting.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, music lovers

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Near Drachten

Heerenveen Christmas Events

Dutch Winter North 2024 in 8448 JA Heerenveen

8448 JA Heerenveen

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Dutch Winter North 2024

Speedcubing competition with multiple disciplines

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 12.7 miles from Drachten

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Leeuwarden Christmas Events

Feestdagen in WTC Hotel Leeuwarden in Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden

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Feestdagen in WTC Hotel Leeuwarden

Festive dining with city views from the 11th floor

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.8 miles from Drachten

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Sneek Christmas Events

Kerstmarkt Sneek in Netherlands

Netherlands

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Kerstmarkt Sneek

Christmas market in Sneek during XMAS Sneek festivities

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 19.2 miles from Drachten

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XMAS Sneek in Netherlands

Netherlands

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XMAS Sneek

Festive Christmas market and parade in the city center

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 19.2 miles from Drachten

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Groningen Christmas Events

Crazy Christmas Saturday in 9743 CP Groningen

9743 CP Groningen

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Crazy Christmas Saturday

Festive Christmas Saturday event and dinner

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 19.6 miles from Drachten

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WinterWelVaart Groningen in Groningen

Groningen

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WinterWelVaart Groningen

Historic ships as a festive winter wonderland.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 20.4 miles from Drachten

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Assen Christmas Events

Sinterklaas Arrival in Assen in Netherlands

Netherlands

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Sinterklaas Arrival in Assen

Traditional Dutch Sinterklaas arrival with unique theater shows.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 21.0 miles from Drachten

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Kerstmarkt Balloohoeve in Balloo

Balloo

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Kerstmarkt Balloohoeve

Cozy indoor Christmas market with local artisans

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📏 23.4 miles from Drachten

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Meppel Christmas Events

30+ Dancing Party - Meppel in Meppel

Meppel

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30+ Dancing Party - Meppel

Dance party for ages 30+ with music from the 70s to today.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 28.5 miles from Drachten

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Meppel Dickens Shopping Sunday in 7941 LS Meppel

7941 LS Meppel

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Meppel Dickens Shopping Sunday

Sunday shopping in Meppel's city center

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 28.6 miles from Drachten

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Hoogeveen Christmas Events

Stadslicht Festival Hoogeveen in 7902 GA Hoogeveen

7902 GA Hoogeveen

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Stadslicht Festival Hoogeveen

Magical light festival and Christmas market in the city center.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 31.1 miles from Drachten

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SKOA Christmas Concert in Balkbrug

Balkbrug

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SKOA Christmas Concert

Intimate chamber music in a historic church setting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 35.9 miles from Drachten

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Kampen Christmas Events

Kerst in oud Kampen in 8261 JS Kampen

8261 JS Kampen

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Kerst in oud Kampen

Historic Kampen transformed into a Christmas spectacle with themed zones.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 39.2 miles from Drachten

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Zwolle Christmas Events

Kerstconcert | Grootkoor Zwolle in Zwolle

Zwolle

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Kerstconcert | Grootkoor Zwolle

Traditional Christmas concert with renowned singer Henk Poort

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 41.5 miles from Drachten

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Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel in Zwolle

Zwolle

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Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel

Annual celebration of freedom with diverse musical acts.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 41.6 miles from Drachten

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Elburg Christmas Events

Sinterklaas Intocht Elburg in Netherlands

Netherlands

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Sinterklaas Intocht Elburg

Sinterklaas arrival in a medieval harbor

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 47.1 miles from Drachten

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Elburg New Year's Eve Fireworks in Netherlands

Netherlands

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Elburg New Year's Eve Fireworks

Traditional New Year's Eve fireworks display

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 47.1 miles from Drachten

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Last updated: 10/9/2025