Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December season in Elst with this complete event guide. We have compiled all winter activities and festivities for you, so you won't miss anything our cozy village has to offer.
Around Elst's historic center, you'll find various winter attractions, centered around the atmospheric Christmas market on the Village Square. From the St. Martin's Church, you can walk along illuminated shop windows of local merchants, while surrounding towns like Arnhem and Nijmegen, just 15 minutes away, offer additional winter activities. Elst's central location makes it an ideal starting point for your festive outings in the region.
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Elst Holiday Markets and Shopping
Arnhem Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 250 Christmas stalls with various Christmas products.
- Description
- The Grootste Kerstmarkt van het Oosten in Arnhem offers a festive experience with over 250 Christmas stalls, warm chocolate milk and mulled wine, and performances by orchestras and choirs.
- Where
- Arnhem | More Info : Arnhem Christmas Market
Elst Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dickens Festijn Deventer
- What to Expect
- Over 950 characters from Charles Dickens' books in historic Bergkwartier.
- Description
- In the historic Bergkwartier of Deventer, more than 950 characters from Charles Dickens' famous books come to life. Visitors can experience the 19th-century English town through street performances, market stalls, and music.
- Where
- Deventer | More Info : Dickens Festijn Deventer
Elst Other Holiday Activities
Winter Village Amstelveen
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice rink with ice skating lessons for young and old.
- Description
- Winter Village Amstelveen is a place where you can enjoy a cold winter with family and friends. There is an outdoor ice rink of 400m2, where you can ice skate and take ice skating lessons. Additionally, there are various activities such as school ice skating, disco ice skating, and craft activities.
- Where
- Amstelveen | More Info : Winter Village Amstelveen