Gouda Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Gouda!

Ready for the festive December atmosphere in Gouda? This guide leads you through all winter activities and events in our historic cheese city. From experienced locals to visitors, here you'll find everything you need to know. Around the impressive St. John's Church and the medieval town hall on the Market Square, you'll find cozy stalls with artisanal products and winter delicacies. The atmospheric city center is adorned with traditional lighting, while the canals and historic facades create a picturesque backdrop. From Kleiwegplein to Tiendeweg, you can enjoy various winter activities and demonstrations.

Find the best Christmas events in Gouda this year!

Gouda Christmas Events

Gouda Christmas Light Displays (2)

Gouda bij Kaarslicht in Gouda

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📍 Gouda, South Holland, NL

(0.3 mi from Gouda)

Gouda bij Kaarslicht

Historic city illuminated by thousands of candles

When

Friday, December 12, 2025

Event Details

📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: FREE

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Step into a magical winter wonderland at Gouda bij Kaarslicht, one of the Netherlands' oldest light festivals. Thousands of candles illuminate the historic city center, including 1,500 behind the windows of the iconic city hall. The event features a vibrant winter fair, captivating concerts, engaging performances, and guided walks, creating an unforgettable festive atmosphere.

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Gouda bij Kaarslicht in Netherlands

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📍 Netherlands, South Holland, NL

(0.4 mi from Gouda)

Gouda bij Kaarslicht

Historic city illuminated by thousands of candles

When

Friday, December 13, 2024

Event Details

📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: FREE

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Low to medium

Event Description

Gouda bij Kaarslicht (Gouda by Candlelight) is a cherished annual tradition celebrating its 70th year. Experience the magic as the historic city center of Gouda is illuminated by thousands of candles, creating a warm and enchanting atmosphere. The event culminates with the ceremonial lighting of the magnificent Christmas tree on the Markt, a gift from Gouda's Norwegian sister city.

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Gouda Christmas Markets and Shopping (2)

Winter Fair Gouda in Gouda

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📍 Gouda, NL

(0.4 mi from Gouda)

Winter Fair Gouda

Historic church transformed into a festive winter atmosphere

When

Friday, December 12, 2025

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⚡ Energy: Low to medium

Event Description

Experience the magic of Winter Fair Gouda, set within the breathtaking historic Goudse Sint-Jan church. This enchanting event offers a unique blend of festive shopping, delicious food, and captivating musical performances. It's a place for everyone to find coziness, inspiration, and a touch of holiday depth, all while supporting charitable causes.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, shoppers, those seeking holiday atmosphere

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Warme Wintermarkt op GOUDasfalt in Gouda

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📍 Gouda, ZH, NL

(0.8 mi from Gouda)

Warme Wintermarkt op GOUDasfalt

Unique, handmade, upcycled, and vintage market with gift exchange.

When

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Event Details

📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: FREE

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Low

Event Description

Experience the Warme Wintermarkt at GOUDasfalt, a unique market celebrating all things handmade, upcycled, and vintage. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy winter treats like hot chocolate and mulled wine, and warm up by the fires. Don't miss the Kadoruilmuur for a fun gift exchange.

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Near Gouda

Alphen Aan Den Rijn Christmas Events

Alphense Jaarmarkt in Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn

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Alphense Jaarmarkt

Netherlands' largest annual market with over 500 stalls

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 7.8 miles from Gouda

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Kermis Alphen aan den Rijn in Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn

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Kermis Alphen aan den Rijn

Annual week-long carnival celebration

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.7 miles from Gouda

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Groot Ijsselmonde Christmas Events

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam Ice Skating Rink in Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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Schaatsbaan Rotterdam Ice Skating Rink

Mobile 400-meter ice rink with rainbow lighting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.5 miles from Gouda

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DI-RECT in De Kuip Concert Series in Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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DI-RECT in De Kuip Concert Series

Three sold-out stadium concerts by DI-RECT

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.5 miles from Gouda

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Rotterdam Christmas Events

Trompenburg Green Christmas Market in Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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Trompenburg Green Christmas Market

Intimate green Christmas market with sustainable gifts.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.5 miles from Gouda

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Rotterdamse Oogst Christmas Market in Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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Rotterdamse Oogst Christmas Market

Local farmers and artisans market with festive Christmas offerings

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.3 miles from Gouda

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Barendrecht Christmas Events

Winterfeest, Kerstmarkt Oude Dorpskern Barendrecht in 2992 BE Barendrecht

2992 BE Barendrecht

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Winterfeest, Kerstmarkt Oude Dorpskern Barendrecht

Expansive Christmas market with over 80 stalls.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.3 miles from Gouda

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Christmas Markets in Steenvoorde Area in Steenvoorde

Steenvoorde

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Christmas Markets in Steenvoorde Area

Multiple Christmas markets in the Steenvoorde area

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📏 13.6 miles from Gouda

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Leiden Christmas Events

Drijvende IJsbaan Leiden in 2312 JC Leiden

2312 JC Leiden

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Drijvende IJsbaan Leiden

Floating ice rink on the Nieuwe Rijn

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.4 miles from Gouda

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Sinterklaas Arrival Leiden in Leiden

Leiden

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Sinterklaas Arrival Leiden

Sinterklaas's grand arrival and interactive 'House of Sinterklaas'

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.5 miles from Gouda

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Dordrecht Christmas Events

Dordtse Decemberdagen in Dordrecht

Dordrecht

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Dordtse Decemberdagen

Expanded December Market with over 50 chalets

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.2 miles from Gouda

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Delft Christmas Events

Delft Christmas Market in 2611 EV Delft

2611 EV Delft

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Delft Christmas Market

Historic city center transformed for 'Donkere dagen van Delft'

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📏 14.8 miles from Gouda

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Delft Verlicht in 2611 EV Delft

2611 EV Delft

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Delft Verlicht

City-wide light installations and festive atmosphere

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.8 miles from Gouda

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Schiedam Christmas Events

MakersMarkt Kerstmarkt Schiedam in Schiedam

Schiedam

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MakersMarkt Kerstmarkt Schiedam

Creative market with local Schiedam makers

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.0 miles from Gouda

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Dickens Festijn Schiedam in Schiedam

Schiedam

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Dickens Festijn Schiedam

Victorian-era street festival with historical reenactments.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.1 miles from Gouda

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Wassenaar Christmas Events

Duinrell Christmas Holiday in Wassenaar

Wassenaar

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Duinrell Christmas Holiday

Festive holiday escape with water park and amusement rides

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 16.3 miles from Gouda

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Rides by Lights at Duinrell in Wassenaar

Wassenaar

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Rides by Lights at Duinrell

Illuminated rides and extended evening hours.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 16.3 miles from Gouda

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Uithoorn Christmas Events

Christa Snoek Christmas Workshops 2024 in Vrouwenakker

Vrouwenakker

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Christa Snoek Christmas Workshops 2024

Adult-only Christmas floral arrangement workshops

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.9 miles from Gouda

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Last updated: 10/9/2025