Trompenburg Green Christmas Market
Set against the backdrop of the Trompenburg gardens, this market hosts more than 60 stalls. Visitors can shop for gift items from local, sustainable businesses and purchase fresh Christmas greenery. The event also offers food, drinks, and entertainment.
What to Expect
Over 60 stalls featuring local, sustainable gifts and Christmas greenery.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are offered at the market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers seeking sustainable gifts and greenery
Vibe
Festive and green
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Paid municipal car park next to the gardens; also De Esch (P4), the Erasmus University garage and a disabled spot by the entrance.
- Accessibility: Accessible on foot, and suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- Pets: No dogs except assistance dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a bank or credit card, because Trompenburg only accepts PIN and credit card payments and keeps no cash on site.
- Save room in your bag or car for Christmas greenery, which is sold at the market alongside gifts from local, sustainable businesses.
- The municipal lot beside Trompenburg is paid parking all week; other options are the surrounding streets, De Esch via the P4 signs, or the Erasmus University garage.
- If you need a wheelchair, reserve one of the three free loan chairs ahead of time by phone or by emailing tuin@trompenburg.nl.
- Leave your dog at home for this one, as only assistance dogs are allowed into the Trompenburg gardens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find at the Green Christmas Market?
More than 60 stalls from local, sustainable businesses selling gift items, plus fresh Christmas greenery. There's also food and fun around the market in the Trompenburg gardens.
Where can I park?
There's a municipal car park right next to Trompenburg, with paid parking seven days a week (zone 634). You can also park in the surrounding streets, at De Esch (follow the P4 signs) or in the Erasmus University garage on Burgemeester Oudlaan. A public disabled parking space is right by the entrance.
Is the market wheelchair accessible?
Trompenburg can only be reached on foot, but the gardens are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Three wheelchairs are free to borrow; reserve one by phone or by emailing tuin@trompenburg.nl.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Only assistance dogs are allowed into the gardens.
How can I get a stall at the market?
Email Hebe Kistemaker at Trompenburg if you'd like to take part as a stallholder.
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