Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive highlights of 's-Hertogenbosch during the Christmas period! This guide provides an overview of the main events and activities that the capital of Brabant has to offer during the month of December.
The historic city center forms the heart of the Christmas celebration, with the Market Square and St. John's Cathedral as radiant focal points. Visitors can enjoy the atmospheric Christmas market on the Parade, the illuminated shopping streets in the Kerkstraat and Hinthamerstraat, and the traditional nativity scene at the cathedral. Various winter activities take place in the surrounding neighborhoods, while the Bossche Broek offers a beautiful winter landscape for walkers.
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s-Hertogenbosch Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market s-Hertogenbosch
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Christmas market and ice rink
- Description
- The Christmas Market in 's-Hertogenbosch is a lively Christmas destination featuring various performances, delicious food, and a wide range of Christmas products. Children can ice skate on the covered ice rink and enjoy curling and other activities. The Snuffelmarkt in the Brabanthallen offers a diverse selection of modern and authentic products.
- Where
- s-Hertogenbosch | More Info : Christmas Market s-Hertogenbosch
Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- 200 nostalgic wooden stalls and cozy fires.
- Description
- The Kerstmarkt at IJzeren Man in Vught is a cozy event location with 200 nostalgic wooden stalls, cozy fires, and Christmas decorations. Here you can enjoy a delicious snack and drink around Madame Zita.
- Where
- Vught | More Info : Christmas Parade
Christmas Market Den Dungen
- What to Expect
- Artisan-baked Oude Ambachtsbrood
- Description
- The Kerstmarkt on the Maaskantje is a festive event where visitors and stall holders meet in a cozy atmosphere. There is a Christmas café, music, market stalls, food and drinks, and activities for children. Central to the event is our “Bakhûske”, where the famous “Oude Ambachtsbrood” is baked.
- Where
- Den Dungen | More Info : Christmas Market Den Dungen
Christmas Market Rosmalen
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of shops, market stalls, and live performances.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Rosmalen takes place on Sunday, December 15, from 12:00 to 17:00 in the Dorpsstraat. There are stalls set up in the shopping streets and on the De Driesprong square, where performances by choirs and music groups take place. There is also a large nativity scene with animals from the children's farm and various children's attractions.
- Where
- Rosmalen | More Info : Christmas Market Rosmalen
s-Hertogenbosch Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Dive
- What to Expect
- A massive ice plunge on January 1st.
- Description
- The New Year's Dive in 's-Hertogenbosch is a unique event where thousands of people jump into icy water on January 1st to start the new year.
- Where
- Den Bosch | More Info : New Year's Dive