Rotterdam Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rotterdam and surrounding areas
Experience the holiday season in Rotterdam with Holiday lights and holiday activities brightening the Erasmus Bridge, Market Hall, and city squares as festive events and family fun fill the calendar. Rotterdam Christmas Concerts 2025 and New Year's Eve festivities bring performances and fireworks while seasonal markets and illuminated installations offer plenty of things to do. From contemporary light art to traditional stalls, Rotterdam blends modern energy with warm holiday charm for visitors.
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Christmas Markets
41 eventsLocal artisan Christmas market
Christmas Lights
14 eventsHistorical light presentations with storytelling
Christmas Parties
10 eventsNew Year's Eve party on a historic steamship
Christmas Shows
8 eventsNew international show celebrating 200 years of Circus Royal
Christmas Activities
27 eventsSpectacular National Fireworks display over Erasmus Bridge
Editor's Picks (6)
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New Year's Eve Sylvester Party on ss Rotterdam
New Year's Eve party on a historic steamship
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Dordts Wintercircus Royal
(Dordrecht)
New international show celebrating 200 years of Circus Royal
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Rotterdam New Year's Eve Fireworks
Spectacular National Fireworks display over Erasmus Bridge
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Holiday on Ice - NO LIMITS
Boundless spectacle of ice skating entertainment
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Winter Wonderland Noordwijk
(Noordwijk)
Real ice skating rink in a Christmas village
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Stadsintocht Sinterklaas Delft
(Delft)
Sinterklaas's arrival by boat and festive city procession.
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Rotterdam Christmas Events Map
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Rotterdam Christmas FAQ
Key annual events include the Rotterdam Christmas Market at Groot Handelsgebouw and the Trompenburg Green Christmas Market, alongside festive walking tours and seasonal light shows throughout the city.
Rotterdam blends traditional Dutch holiday customs with modern urban celebrations, featuring innovative light art installations and community markets that highlight local artisans and sustainable gifts.
Central areas around Lijnbaan Street, Markthal, and the Kralingse Bos forest are popular for Christmas lights, offering both urban displays and nature-inspired light shows.
The Groot Handelsgebouw hosts The Maker Market, a great spot for local artisans, while Trompenburg offers a green-themed market featuring sustainable and handmade products from local vendors.
Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, festive walking tours, and public events like the Winter Film Fest at Museumpark, which combine holiday spirit with affordability.
Family-friendly options include the festive walking tours, interactive light displays in Kralingse Bos, and markets offering crafts and seasonal treats suitable for children.