Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive December atmosphere in Kampen with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a local resident or visiting Kampen for the first time, this guide helps you experience all the highlights of the winter season.
The historic city center of Kampen provides the perfect backdrop for winter festivities. From the cozy Christmas market at the Nieuwe Markt to the atmospherically lit Oudestraat, and from the traditional activities around the Bovenkerk to the winter walk along the IJsselkade. The surrounding Hanseatic cities, such as Zwolle and Deventer, offer additional winter events within short distance that complete your visit.
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Street theater and nostalgic fair attractions.
Kerst in Oud Kampen is a cozy event series featuring street theater, music, and nostalgic fair attractions.
Where: Kampen | More Info: Christmas in Old Kampen
Unique combination of Christmas market and Dickens Festival in historic Bergkwartier.
The Deventer Christmas Market takes place on Sunday, 15 December, on the Brink in the historic city center, simultaneously with the Dickens Festival in the Bergkwartier. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of Christmas-related items and activities.
Where: Deventer | More Info: Deventer Christmas Market
Live nativity scene and various choirs and music groups.
The Dickens Fair Bennekom is a 2-day Christmas market in the style of Charles Dickens. The center of Bennekom is transformed into a festive Christmas market with wooden stalls, Christmas trees, and candlelight. There are approximately 100 stalls selling Christmas-related goods, a live nativity scene, and various choirs and music groups.
Where: Bennekom | More Info: Bennekom Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market with 90 stalls and a stage for Christmas music.
The Christmas market in Bemmel is an annual event with many attractions. There are about 90 stalls offering delicious snacks and Christmas gifts. For the small children, there is a fun ice skating rink and, of course, Santa Claus will be there. There is also a stage where choirs and artists perform Christmas music.
Where: Bemmel | More Info: Bemmel Christmas Market
Over 250 Christmas stalls and historic steam train.
Winter Arnhem 2024 offers a festive and cozy experience in the city center of Arnhem. Featuring the Christmas market, historic steam train, festive lighting, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and plenty of music and entertainment.
Where: Arnhem | More Info: Arnhem Winter Paradise
Ice sculptures by world-renowned artists
The IJsbeelden Festival in Zwolle is a unique exhibition of ice sculptures created by international artists. The sculptures are spectacular and illuminated with colorful lighting effects, creating an impressive atmosphere.
Where: Zwolle | More Info: Zwolle Ice Sculpture Festival