Illustration of a christmas market scene (Kerstmarkt Havelte: Dickens Brinkfestijn)
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Kerstmarkt Havelte: Dickens Brinkfestijn

Visitors can explore more than sixty nostalgically decorated market stalls featuring regional products and festive Christmas items. The event includes musical entertainment with live Christmas hits performed by diverse choirs and bands. Children can enjoy dedicated activities such as baking bread and making popcorn, while approximately 400 sheep from the local Holtinger flock make a special appearance.

What to Expect

Nostalgic Dickens-themed Christmas market with over 60 stalls and sheep flock.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Stichting Volksfeest Havelte

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and christmas market visitors

Vibe

Nostalgic and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Brink van Havelte
Dorpstraat 23, 7971 CN Havelte
Havelte
7971 CN

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 13.30 tot 18.30 uur.
  • Parking: Visitors can park at Eursingerkerkweg 2a or Havelter Schapendrift 9.

Tips & Advice

  • Park at Eursingerkerkweg 2a or Havelter Schapendrift 9, the two parking spots for market visitors, and walk over to the Brink from there.
  • Take the kids to the children's square, where they can bake their own bread and make popcorn while you browse the stalls.
  • Stay until the Holtinger Schaapskudde arrives, because the visit lets you see about 400 sheep up close.
  • Dress warmly, because the market is outdoors on the Brink in December and runs into the evening.
  • Leave room in your bag for regional products and Christmas items from more than 60 stalls run by local and Dutch traders.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme is "Dickens Brinkfestijn", with the 60+ stalls decorated in a nostalgic style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park?

Market visitors can park at Eursingerkerkweg 2a or Havelter Schapendrift 9.

What is there for children?

There's a children's square where kids can bake their own bread, make popcorn and try other activities.

Will the sheep really be there?

Yes. The Holtinger Schaapskudde visits during the market, so you can see about 400 sheep up close.

Is there music?

Choirs and bands perform Christmas hits, and the organizers put together a varied program each year.

How can I get a stall?

Stallholders can apply through the "Aanmelden standhouders" (stallholder sign-up) page or email the market master at kerstmarkthavelte@gmail.com.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfamily friendlyartisanal productsfestive foodcommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesholiday traditionlocal artisans

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team