Nijmegen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Nijmegen and surrounding areas
Nijmegen lights up Christmas 2025 with bright Holiday lights and a full schedule of holiday activities and things to do around the Valkhof Park and Grote Markt where Kerstcircus Nijmegen and Sanadome Christmas & New Year's Vacation offer family-friendly entertainment. Seasonal markets and performances complement the festive calendar. Enjoy illuminated walks, local treats, and community events that showcase Nijmegen’s warm and active holiday scene.
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Christmas Markets
47 eventsHistoric monastery transformed into a magical Christmas market.
Christmas Parties
13 eventsBiggest Verknipt show with a marathon techno set
Christmas Lights
7 eventsLargest Christmas village in the Netherlands
Christmas Shows
5 eventsTraditional Christmas circus with 'Magic Moments' show
Christmas Activities
28 eventsSinterklaas arrival and festive activities in Oss
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas Market Kloster Graefenthal
(Goch-Asperden)
Historic monastery transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Sinterklaas Celebration in Oss
(Oss)
Sinterklaas arrival and festive activities in Oss
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Helmond Winter Castle
(Helmond)
Historic castle transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
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Verknipt NYE Eindhoven
(Eindhoven)
Biggest Verknipt show with a marathon techno set
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Christmas World 2025 at Intratuin Duiven
(Duiven)
Largest Christmas village in the Netherlands
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Dickens Festijn Deventer
(Deventer)
Living 19th-century Dickensian town with 950+ characters
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Nijmegen Christmas Events Map
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Nijmegen Christmas FAQ
The Feast of Light at Museumpark Orientalis, the Christmas Circus in Goffertpark, and the city center Christmas market are among the largest annual events in Nijmegen.
Nijmegen is known for its festive light sculpture route, the Feast of Light, and lively Christmas markets with local crafts and seasonal treats.
The city center, Museumpark Orientalis, and the Goffertpark area are especially festive, with beautiful light displays and seasonal decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at Museumpark Orientalis, De Vincentius Verenging, and the city center during the holiday season.
Free activities include walking the light sculpture route, visiting neighborhood displays, and attending free Christmas markets like De Vincentius Verenging.
Families enjoy the Christmas Circus, the Feast of Light, and markets with kid-friendly crafts and Santa visits. Museumpark Orientalis and De Vincentius Verenging are especially welcoming for children.