Dutch Winterfest
Visitors can celebrate old-world Dutch traditions with seasonal activities spread throughout downtown Holland. Highlights include the Sinterklaas Shuffle with lanterns and passports, an outdoor display of oversized ornaments inspired by Delft blue, and the Holiday Haus Tour into hidden architectural spaces. Guests can also sample drinks and Dutch-inspired bites on a tasting tour or skate and curl at Holland Ice Park.
What to Expect
Celebrate the Sinterklaas season with old-world Dutch holiday traditions.
Event Details
Food & Drink
The Proost! Tasting Tour pairs handcrafted beverages with Dutch-inspired bites, and Holland Ice Park concessions offer warm treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-tradition seekers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Free downtown parking on unrestricted streets, in lots and in two parking decks; no overnight parking on city streets.
- Accessibility: A Downtown Holland ADA parking map is available to download and print.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Holland Ice Park tickets in advance once they go on sale in early November, and plan to skate on an evening or a weekend.
- Collect your lantern and passport at the start of the Sinterklaas Shuffle so you can follow Sinterklaas and his crew around downtown.
- Park for free on downtown streets, in the lots or in the two parking decks, but check for signs limiting spots to 15 minutes, tenants or ADA use.
- Warm up by the fireplaces in the snowmelt plaza between skating laps, then get a warm treat from the Ice Park concessions.
- Dress warmly for time outside, since the Delft Downtown ornament display is outdoors and the Ice Park sits in the snowmelt plaza.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Holland Ice Park has a new ice rink with a connected ribbon.
- Advance tickets for Holland Ice Park go on sale in early November.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Dutch Winterfest?
You can join Sinterklaas on the Sinterklaas Shuffle or take the Proost! Tasting Tour. You can also see the Delft Downtown ornament display, go behind normally closed doors on the Holiday Haus Tour, and skate or curl at Holland Ice Park.
How does the Sinterklaas Shuffle work?
Pick up a lantern and a passport, then follow Sinterklaas and his merry crew to festive and faraway places without leaving downtown Holland.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The Proost! Tasting Tour pairs handcrafted beverages with Dutch-inspired bites. Holland Ice Park has concessions selling warm treats.
What can I do at Holland Ice Park?
You can skate on the new rink with its connected ribbon or try curling on a dedicated rink. Between laps, warm up by the fireplaces in the snowmelt plaza. The park is open evenings and weekends.
Where do I park downtown?
Parking in downtown Holland is free. Use any unrestricted street space, lot or one of the two parking decks. Watch for signs that limit a spot to 15 minutes, tenants or ADA use.
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