Winterfair Geertruidenberg
Visitors can wander among decorated market stalls offering handmade decorations, gifts, and treats around the historic town square. Fire pits and food courts feature food trucks serving hot meals, seasonal sweets, and warm drinks alongside live choir and musical performances. Families can visit the children's square to meet Santa Claus, listen to winter stories, see the winter princesses, or take photos with a snowman and reindeer.
What to Expect
Atmospheric winter fair set around Geertruidenberg's historic market square.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stichting Winterfair Geertruidenberg
Food & Drink
Food trucks and stalls serve international dishes including Mexican tacos and Dutch stamppot, along with warm drinks and children’s treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission and parking are free.
- Hours: 14:30–21:00.
- Parking: Parking is free.
- Accessibility: The market is accessible exclusively on foot or by electric wheelchair.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a hat, gloves and a thick sweater or coat if you plan to skate, because you won't be allowed on the rink without them.
- Park at one of the free lots around the old town and walk in, since the Markt, Kerkstraat, Koestraat and nearby streets are closed to traffic.
- Stay until dark if you can, when the fire pits are lit and the decorated historic square is at its most atmospheric.
- Coming by public transport, take the bus to Geertruidenberg from the Van Wijngaardenstraat bus station in Raamsdonksveer.
- Let the kids visit the princesses for a glitter tattoo or the photo booth, and stop by Santa's reading corner for a winter story.
Special Events & Promotions
- The skating rink also opens on the evening of Friday 11 December, the day before the fair.
- Residents of the Markt, Vismarkt, Brandestraat and Elfhuizen can win a prize for the most festively decorated house front or window.
- Participants compete for a special prize for the most atmospheric and creatively decorated stall or pitch.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The children's square has Santa Claus to meet and photograph, photos with a snowman and a reindeer, and winter stories read by Santa. There are also candy stalls and cotton candy, plus princesses who do glitter tattoos and run a photo booth.
What food and drink is there?
Food trucks and food stalls stand among the fire pits on the food squares. You'll find international dishes, hot chocolate, glühwein, coffee, poffertjes, churros, crêpes, sandwiches, grilled sausages and fries. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too. Restaurants around the square, such as Huis ten Bos, de Wijnbar, Mercato and To Daze, are also open.
What music and entertainment is there?
Choirs sing traditional and modern Christmas songs, with sing-along moments for the crowd. Harpists, violinists and accordion players add background music. Children from the local dance club perform, and there are creative workshops to do with the kids.
Can I go ice skating?
Yes. To skate on the rink you must wear a hat, gloves and a thick sweater or coat.
How can I take part as a vendor or volunteer?
Stallholders, food trucks, choirs, entertainers and community initiatives can sign up through the participant pages. Volunteers can sign up through the "Word vrijwilliger" page.
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