Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the winter atmosphere of Scheveningen with our complete event guide. From the cozy boulevard to the historic harbor quarter, you'll find all the festive activities this seaside resort has to offer during the December month.
Along the famous Pier and the characteristic lighthouse, you can enjoy atmospheric Christmas markets and winter terraces. The Kurhaus forms the radiant center of the festivities, while the boulevard extends with lights and decorations all the way to the harbor. In the surrounding neighborhoods, you'll find traditional Dutch Christmas activities, where local entrepreneurs open their doors for winter tastings and demonstrations.
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Scheveningen Holiday Light Displays
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event that transforms Amsterdam's canals into a unique canvas for light art. In the thirteenth edition, 'Rituals,' more than 20 light artworks are displayed along the canals.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Scheveningen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Royal Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with special programming and cozy fires.
- Description
- The Royal Christmas Fair is a 19-day Christmas market in the historic center of The Hague, featuring many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children's activities, and musical performances make this Christmas market a worthwhile visit.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : Royal Christmas Fair
Ice Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- More than 45 stalls with unique Christmas gifts and delicious food and drink options.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With over 45 stalls and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Ice Christmas Village
Country & Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas products and delicious delicacies in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Country & Christmas Fair offers a wide range of unique Christmas products, delicious delicacies, and festive lighting. Visitors can enjoy À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater.
- Where
- Vijfhuizen | More Info : Country & Christmas Fair
Green Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Sustainable gift items linked to green products.
- Description
- The Green Christmas Market is an intimate Christmas market featuring local entrepreneurs offering sustainable gift items linked to green products such as plants, bulbs, and garden decor.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Green Christmas Market
Winter Wonder Weeks
- What to Expect
- Floating ice rink and nostalgic fair.
- Description
- The Winter Wonder Weken in Leiden offers a wide range of Christmas activities, including a floating ice rink, a nostalgic fair, and a Christmas market on the Nieuwe Rijn.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Winter Wonder Weeks
Leiden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Chalets and food trucks on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Leiden takes place on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht and is decorated as a cozy winter village with chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy the hospitality and warm atmosphere.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Leiden Christmas Market
Funky Xmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas gifts and a funky Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- The Funky Xmas Market at Westergas in Amsterdam offers unique Christmas gifts and a funky Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Christmas snacks, special products, live music, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Funky Xmas Market
Dickens Festijn Drunen
- What to Expect
- Living 19th-century scene with many characters from Charles Dickens' books.
- Description
- The Dickensfestijn Drunen brings the world of Charles Dickens to life in the center of Drunen. Many characters from his famous books come to life, such as Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and Mr. Pickwick. The atmosphere is completed with crackling fire, warm light from old street lamps, the scent of mulled wine, and Christmas carols.
- Where
- Drunen | More Info : Dickens Festijn Drunen
Gouda Winter Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique event with various vendors and musical performances in the historic St. John's Church.
- Description
- The Gouda Winterfair takes place in the historic St. John's Church and offers a day filled with coziness, atmosphere, and hospitality. Both young and old are welcome to shop, eat, and enjoy musical performances and a concert.
- Where
- Gouda | More Info : Gouda Winter Fair
Christmas Market Scheveningen
- What to Expect
- 1000m2 of pure festive joy with an enormous assortment of festive items.
- Description
- Christmas Village Scheveningen offers a vast assortment of high-quality artificial Christmas trees, numerous garlands, Christmas balls, and other unique festive items for the tree, garden, or home.
- Where
- Scheveningen | More Info : Christmas Market Scheveningen
Scheveningen Other Holiday Activities
Floating Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Floating ice rink in Leiden's historic center.
- Description
- The Drijvende IJsbaan in Leiden offers a unique experience with a floating ice rink in the historic center. Visitors can ice skate, participate in activities like curling and silent disco, and enjoy a 'Frozen world' for children.
- Where
- Leiden | More Info : Floating Ice Rink
Winter Village Amstelveen
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice rink with skating lessons and special activities.
- Description
- Winter Village Amstelveen is a place where young and old come together. Here you'll find a 400m2 outdoor ice rink where you can ice skate and take skating lessons. There are also special activities like school skating, disco skating, and craft activities.
- Where
- Amstelveen | More Info : Winter Village Amstelveen