Last updated: 11 November 2024
Experience the cozy December atmosphere in Ommoord! This guide leads you through all festive events in our district, where both residents and visitors can enjoy the winter activities.
Around the Ommoord shopping center and Hesseplaats, you'll find traditional stalls with winter delicacies and handmade items. The area between President Wilsonweg and Martin Luther Kingweg transforms into an atmospheric winter area, with illuminated walking paths and welcoming establishments. Additional festivities can be found in the nearby districts of Zevenkamp and Prins Alexander.
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Ommoord Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- 27 unique light artworks along the canals and in the Hoftuin.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where the city of Amsterdam is illuminated with unique light artworks. This year, the theme is 'Rituals' and 27 light artworks are displayed along the canals and in the Hoftuin.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Ommoord Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ice Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- More than 45 stalls offering unique Christmas gifts and delicious winter treats.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With more than 45 stalls and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for a memorable Christmas experience.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Ice Christmas Village
Country & Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with a diverse range of entertainment and taste.
- Description
- The Country & Christmas Fair offers a diverse range of entertainment and taste, featuring many Christmas trees, festive lights, À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater. Visitors can enjoy festive shopping and a mixed selection of food and drink stands.
- Where
- Vijfhuizen | More Info : Country & Christmas Fair
The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Special programming with Christmas choirs and storytellers.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is a 19-day Christmas market featuring many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. 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 : The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
Haarlem Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 350 stalls with Christmas activities and performances.
- Description
- The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls across 12 locations in the city center. You can find everything from Christmas items to treats, with an extensive entertainment program including numerous performances on Saturday and Sunday.
- Where
- Haarlem | More Info : Haarlem Christmas Market
Funky Xmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with live music and special products.
- Description
- The Funky Xmas Market at Westergasterrein in Amsterdam offers original Christmas gifts, delicious Christmas snacks, special products, live music, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Funky Xmas Market
Ommoord Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts in Amsterdam
- What to Expect
- Unique program with highlights from Handel's Messiah.
- Description
- Cappella Amsterdam and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert with a program spanning centuries from the Renaissance to contemporary, with a leading role for highlights from Handel's oratorio Messiah.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Amsterdam
Church Concerts & Performances
- What to Expect
- Unique is the combination of historic acoustics and diverse musical programs.
- Description
- In the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam, you can find a wide range of concerts, from chamber orchestras and fortepiano to harpsichord recitals and solo performances.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Church Concerts & Performances
Raymonda by Dutch National Ballet
- What to Expect
- Spectacular showcase of classical ballet technique
- Description
- Raymonda is a classical ballet production by Dutch National Ballet, directed by Rachel Beaujean. It is a spectacular showcase of classical ballet technique with lively character dances, stylish sets, and elegant costumes. The choreographic gems of Marius Petipa are presented as never before.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Raymonda by Dutch National Ballet
Ommoord Other Holiday Activities
The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Unique audiovisual experience with Symphony of Lights.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Winter Paradise offers unique attractions, familiar nostalgic activities, and endless ice skating and ice pleasure. Enjoy a brand-new world with a magical immersive experience: Symphony of Lights.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland