Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December season in Geldermalsen with our complete event guide. From the cozy Christmas market at the Market Square to the atmospheric activities in the center, this guide helps you navigate through all festivities.
The historic center of Geldermalsen forms the heart of winter activities. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Christmas market around the Central Church, where local traders offer their goods. From the center, you can easily walk to the Linge area, where winter walking routes have been set out. In the nearby villages of Beesd and Meteren, you'll find additional Christmas activities and authentic village atmosphere.
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Geldermalsen Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where artists transform the city of Amsterdam with unique light installations. This edition, 'Rituals', celebrates Amsterdam's 750th anniversary with 27 specially made light artworks.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Geldermalsen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winter Wonder Weeks
- What to Expect
- Floating ice rink in the center of Leiden.
- Description
- The Winter Wonder Weken in Leiden offers a wide range of Christmas activities, including a floating ice rink, a nostalgic fair, and a Christmas market on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Winter Wonder Weeks
Christmas Market Hooglandse Kerkgracht
- What to Expect
- Festive winter village with chalets, terrace, and food trucks.
- Description
- The Nostalgic Christmas Market takes place on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht in Leiden. For seven days (14 & 15 and 18 to 22 December), visitors can enjoy a festive winter village featuring chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. The market offers visitors all the beautiful things that the entrepreneurs have to offer, the hospitality, and the warm atmosphere.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Christmas Market Hooglandse Kerkgracht
Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and storytellers.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair is a 19-day Christmas market in the historic center of The Hague, featuring 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 just the attractions.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair
Country and Christmas Fair Vijfhuizen
- What to Expect
- Many stands with controlled quality, originality, and variety.
- Description
- Visiting the Country & Christmas Fair brings you through the scent of mulled wine and other delicacies, the many Christmas trees and atmospheric lights, walking past the warming stands entirely in the mood of the festive month of December. This is all surrounded by À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater.
- Where
- Vijfhuizen | More Info : Country and Christmas Fair Vijfhuizen
Ice Village
- What to Expect
- More than 45 stalls with unique Christmas gifts and delicious food.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With over 45 stalls and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for a memorable Christmas experience.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Ice Village
Funky Xmas Market
- What to Expect
- Original Christmas gifts and delicious festive snacks in a funky Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- The Funky Xmas Market is a unique Christmas market at Westergas in Amsterdam, where you can find original Christmas gifts and enjoy delicious festive snacks. There are special products, live music, mulled wine, and hot chocolate available.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Funky Xmas Market
Christmas Market Arnhem
- What to Expect
- Over 250 Christmas stalls with fun Christmas items and food products.
- Description
- The Grootste Kerstmarkt van het Oosten in Arnhem offers a wide range of Christmas stalls, where you can visit over 250 stalls. Enjoy warm chocolate milk or mulled wine, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy the performances by the orchestras and choirs. Take a ride on the historic steam train and visit the Coca Cola Christmas truck.
- Where
- Arnhem | More Info : Christmas Market Arnhem
Geldermalsen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dickens Festival Deventer
- What to Expect
- Over 950 characters from Charles Dickens' books brought to life.
- Description
- In the historic Bergkwartier of Deventer, over 950 characters from Charles Dickens' famous books come to life each year. Visitors can meet Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and other well-known characters.
- Where
- Deventer | More Info : Dickens Festival Deventer
Geldermalsen Other Holiday Activities
Floating Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Children can get face paint and dance on a 'Frozen world' at the ice rink.
- Description
- The Drijvende IJsbaan in Leiden offers a beautiful ice rink in the historic center of the city. Visitors can enjoy ice skating, a Christmas market, the Rotary Santa Run, and other activities. The ice rink is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, except on special holidays.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Floating Ice Rink
Amsterdam Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Unique audiovisual experience with Symphony of Lights.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Winter Paradise offers unique attractions and nostalgic activities, including a new world with a magical immersive experience: Symphony of Lights.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Winter Wonderland