Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the winter atmosphere in Goes with our complete event guide. From the historic Grote Markt to the cozy shopping streets, this guide leads you through all festive activities in our Zeeland city.
The city center forms the heart of the festivities, with the Grote Markt as its radiant centerpiece. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Christmas market, ice skating rink, and illuminated monuments along Singelstraat and Lange Vorststraat. From the center, Christmas activities in neighboring towns like Middelburg and Bergen op Zoom are easily accessible, making Goes the perfect base for a complete winter experience in Zeeland.
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Goes Holiday Light Displays
Gouda by Candlelight
- What to Expect
- 1500 candles illuminate the historic town hall and other buildings in the city center.
- Description
- Gouda by Candlelight is a cultural event featuring various activities in the Christmas spirit in the city center of Gouda. The program includes performances, concerts, walks, and the lighting of the Christmas tree.
- Where
- Gouda | More Info : Gouda by Candlelight
Goes Holiday Markets and Shopping
The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague takes place in the historic center of The Hague from December 5 to 23, 2024. With numerous Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus, this Christmas market appeals to many. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market more than worth a visit.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
Green Christmas Market Rotterdam
- What to Expect
- Sustainable gift items and crackling Christmas greenery.
- Description
- The Groene Kerstmarkt in Rotterdam offers an intimate Christmas market with local vendors. Sustainable gift items like plants, bulbs, and garden decor are available. Crackling Christmas greenery and a cozy winter square with terraces make this market unique.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Green Christmas Market Rotterdam