Kerstmarkt Nieuwleusen
Visitors can wander among dozens of festive market stalls set up around the Grote Kerk, the Palthemuseum, and 't Witte Peerd. The event area is decorated with Christmas trees and holiday stars, lit in the evening with fire pits and tea lights, and features a visit from Santa Claus. Throughout the route and inside the continuously open Grote Kerk, guests can watch live entertainment from local music, drama, choir, and dance groups while enjoying food and drinks like glühwein.
What to Expect
Charming community market with local choirs, music, and dozens of festive stalls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kerstmarkt Nieuwleusen
Food & Drink
Event catering offers festive bites and drinks, including ham sandwiches and glühwein.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy community performances and festive markets
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free; parking is free.
- Hours: 15 uur t/m 20 uur (also stated as 15.00 tot 20.00 uur).
- Parking: There is plenty of free parking.
Tips & Advice
- Stay into the evening to see the market lit up with fire baskets and tea lights among the Christmas trees.
- Step inside the Grote Kerk, which stays open throughout the market with live performances from local choirs such as Out of the blue.
- Walk the whole route, because music, theatre, singing and dance groups take turns performing on stages set up at different points along it.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, and warm up with a glühwein from the food and drink stands around the market.
- If you have a stall, check in with the organisers to the left or right of 't Witte Peerd when you arrive to set up.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
More than sixty stalls set up around the Grote Kerk, the Palthemuseum and the 't Witte Peerd car park. The area is decorated with Christmas trees and Christmas stars and lit with fire baskets and tea lights in the evening. Santa Claus also stops by.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes. Local music, theatre, singing and dance groups take turns on stages along the route. The Grote Kerk stays open throughout, with live performances by local choirs such as Out of the blue.
What food and drink is there?
Snacks and drinks to suit the season, such as a ham roll or a glühwein.
Where can I park?
There is plenty of free parking.
How can I get a stall?
There are about eighty stalls for stallholders, and the market's website has all the details on renting one. On the day, stallholders check in with the organisers to the left or right of 't Witte Peerd.
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