Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December month in Geleen! This complete guide helps you navigate all the winter events and activities our city has to offer during the Christmas period.
In the heart of Geleen, you'll find the cozy Christmas market at the Markt, surrounded by atmospheric lighting and traditional stalls. From here, you can easily walk to the shopping center where winter performances take place. The nearby cities of Sittard and Maastricht, just 10 and 25 minutes away respectively, complement the winter program with their own festivities and markets in historic city center locations.
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Geleen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Town Valkenburg
- What to Expect
- Enchanting Christmas caves with cozy stalls and warm lights.
- Description
- Kerststad Valkenburg is a large magical event where you can endlessly walk through unique winter landscapes. The entire town is decked out in festive settings with cozy stalls, warm lights, and long miniature villages.
- Where
- Valkenburg | More Info : Christmas Town Valkenburg
Valkenburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market in ancient underground caves.
- Description
- The Kerstmarkt Valkenburg is a cozy Christmas market in the underground corridors of the Fluweelengrot, where you can find many Christmas and gift items. The caves are beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations, and the combination of the underground environment and festive stalls creates a unique experience.
- Where
- Valkenburg | More Info : Valkenburg Christmas Market
Maastricht Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An indoor ice rink of 1000m² and a 45-meter-high Ferris wheel.
- Description
- The Christmas market on the Vrijthof in Maastricht offers a festive Christmas market with an indoor ice rink, a giant Ferris wheel, and various traditional activities.
- Where
- Maastricht | More Info : Maastricht Christmas Market
Landgraaf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free entry and activities for children.
- Description
- At Slot Schaesberg in Landgraaf, a Christmas market will take place on Saturday, 10 December, and Sunday, 11 December. Visitors can enjoy glühwein and erwtensoep while browsing through stalls selling handmade goods, Christmas decorations, and lifestyle items. Activities include blacksmithing with field fire and a bouncy castle for children. Santa Claus will also make an appearance.
- Where
- Landgraaf | More Info : Landgraaf Christmas Market
Brunssum Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 9 stages with top-class entertainment
- Description
- Christmas Village Brunssum is a unique and completely new FREE public Christmas event organized by the Brunssum Evenementen Foundation. It takes place on the Lindeplein and offers an ultimate Christmas experience with 1500m² of entertainment, 9 stages with top-class entertainment, a Christmas shopping street, an Apres ski hut, food & drinks, and much more.
- Where
- Brunssum | More Info : Brunssum Christmas Market
Geleen Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner Geleen
- What to Expect
- Freshly prepared Christmas dinners tailored to your needs.
- Description
- Hapjes aan Huis offers a wide range of Christmas dinners, high teas, buffets, and BBQs, all freshly prepared in your neighborhood.
- Where
- Geleen | More Info : Christmas Dinner Geleen
Christmas Eve Celebration Sittard
- What to Expect
- Historic city center with an ancient marketplace.
- Description
- Kerstavondviering in Sittard is a delightful opportunity to enjoy a cozy evening with family and friends, featuring delicious food and a warm atmosphere.
- Where
- Sittard | More Info : Christmas Eve Celebration Sittard