Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive December atmosphere in Leerdam with our complete winter guide. Whether you're a proud Leerdam resident or visiting our glass city for the first time, this guide will show you the way through all winter activities.
Around the historic center, known for its glass art, you'll find cozy Christmas markets and winter events. From the atmospheric Volkspark to the characteristic Zuidwal, the entire city breathes the Christmas spirit. In the surrounding Linge region, you can also enjoy traditional winter activities, with Gorinchem and Vianen just a stone's throw away.
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Leerdam Holiday Markets and Shopping
Royal Christmas Fair The Hague
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children's activities, and musical performances.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague takes place from 5 to 23 December 2024 in the historic center of The Hague. With numerous Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus, this 19-day Christmas market captivates many. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children's activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market a worthwhile visit.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair The Hague
Winter Wonder Weeks Leiden
- What to Expect
- Floating ice rink and nostalgic fair.
- Description
- The Winter Wonder Weken in Leiden offer a wide range of Christmas activities, including the arrival of Sinterklaas, a nostalgic fair, and a floating ice rink.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Winter Wonder Weeks Leiden
Christmas Market Hooglandse Kerkgracht Leiden
- What to Expect
- Cozy winter village with various activities.
- Description
- The Christmas market on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht in Leiden is a cozy winter village with chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy the hospitality and warm atmosphere.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Christmas Market Hooglandse Kerkgracht Leiden
Country and Christmas Fair Vijfhuizen
- What to Expect
- Diverse range of Christmas products and entertainment.
- Description
- The Country & Christmas Fair offers a diverse range of Christmas products, entertainment, and flavors. Visitors can enjoy festive shopping and experience beautiful Christmas entertainment, including a cappella choirs, live music, and street theater.
- Where
- Vijfhuizen | More Info : Country and Christmas Fair Vijfhuizen
Winter Fair Gouda
- What to Expect
- Cozy Christmas market in a historic church
- Description
- The Winterfair in the Goudse Sint-Jan offers a day filled with coziness, atmosphere, and hospitality. Young and old are welcome to shop, eat, and enjoy musical performances. The church is free to visit and provides a unique opportunity to admire the beautiful Sint-Jan with the Goudse Glazen from the inside.
- Where
- Gouda | More Info : Winter Fair Gouda
Christmas Market Arnhem
- What to Expect
- Over 250 Christmas stalls and a historic steam train.
- Description
- The Grootste Kerstmarkt van het Oosten in Arnhem features over 250 Christmas stalls, warm chocolate milk and mulled wine, and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the performances by orchestras and choirs and take a ride on the historic steam train.
- Where
- Arnhem | More Info : Christmas Market Arnhem
Dickens Festijn Drunen
- What to Expect
- Living 19th-century scene with characters from Charles Dickens' books.
- Description
- Dickensfestijn Drunen is a living 19th-century scene where characters from Charles Dickens' books come to life. The center of Drunen transforms into a festive Victorian village with Christmas treats, mulled wine, and Christmas carols.
- Where
- Drunen | More Info : Dickens Festijn Drunen
Leerdam Other Holiday Activities
Floating Ice Rink Leiden
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of ice skating and curling on a temporary ice rink.
- Description
- The Drijvende IJsbaan Leiden is a popular winter activity in the historic center of Leiden. Visitors can enjoy a day of ice skating, curling, and other fun activities.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Floating Ice Rink Leiden
Sinterklaas Arrival Leiden
- What to Expect
- Sinterklaas arrives with Pakjesboor071 at the Beestenmarkt.
- Description
- The Sinterklaas parade in Leiden is a grand parade filled with joy and festivities, where Sinterklaas arrives with Pakjesboor071 at the Beestenmarkt. The pre-celebrations start at 11:45 AM.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Sinterklaas Arrival Leiden
Nostalgic Fair Leiden
- What to Expect
- Historical fairground attractions and delicious treats.
- Description
- The Nostalgic Fair in Leiden offers a unique experience with historical attractions like the swan carousel and roller coaster. Enjoy delicious treats like doughnuts, sugar spins, and poffertjes.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Nostalgic Fair Leiden