Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the complete guide for winter festivities in Soest! Discover the festive activities and events our municipality has to offer during December, from traditional markets to cozy gatherings.
In Soest's historic center, around the characteristic Old Church and along the Medieval Church Quarter, you'll find atmospheric Christmas markets and winter activities. The illuminated streets guide you past cozy stalls and local shops, while the nearby Soest Dunes form a beautiful winter landscape. From the center, you can easily reach the festivities in surrounding towns such as Amersfoort and Baarn.
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Soest Holiday Light Displays
Gouda Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Lighting of 1500 candles in the historic Town Hall.
- Description
- Gouda by Candlelight is one of the oldest light festivals in the Netherlands. In the evening, 1500 candles are lit behind the windows of the historic Town Hall and thousands more behind the windows of the buildings in the city center. There are various activities, including the Winter Fair, walks, concerts, performances, and events in the Gouda Theatre, museums, churches, and on the streets.
- Where
- Gouda | More Info : Gouda Christmas Market
Amsterdam Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
- Description
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where the city of Amsterdam is illuminated with unique light artworks. This edition, 'Rituals', is specially focused on Amsterdam's 750th anniversary.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Amsterdam Light Festival
Soest Holiday Markets and Shopping
Soest Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas products from the Erz Mountains.
- Description
- The German Christmas Market in Soest offers a festive Christmas market in the historic center of Soest. Here you find 90 lovingly arranged wooden houses with unique products such as woodcarvings, educational wooden toys, Christmas ornaments, and spices for the Christmas table.
- Where
- Soest | More Info : Soest Christmas Market
Amersfoort Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of local delicacies and Christmas products.
- Description
- The Amersfoort Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with local delicacies, jewelry, and Christmas products. You can find illuminated market stalls, performances by artists, and a Christmas brunch for seniors.
- Where
- Amersfoort | More Info : Amersfoort Christmas Market
Utrecht Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Variety of activities at different locations.
- Description
- In the vicinity of Utrecht, you can find various Christmas markets and winter fairs that offer a unique atmosphere. These markets are located at different sites, including Paleis Soestdijk, the center of Amerongen, Wijk bij Duurstede, and the Nationaal Bomenmuseum Gimborn in Doorn. Each location has its own charm, from the royal Paleis Soestdijk to the cozy old town of Vreeswijk.
- Where
- Utrecht | More Info : Utrecht Christmas Market
Haarlem Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 350 stalls with Christmas activities and performances.
- Description
- The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls spread across various locations in the city center. Here, you can enjoy Christmas activities, performances by artists and choirs, and an atmosphere that makes the old town so unique.
- Where
- Haarlem | More Info : Haarlem Christmas Market
The Hague Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children's activities, and musical performances.
- Description
- In the historic center of The Hague, from 5 to 23 December 2024, takes place the Netherlands' most beautiful Christmas market. At the Lange Voorhout, the ninth edition of the Royal Christmas Fair is even more festive, cozy, and colorful than the previous years. The market features numerous Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from the real Santa Claus.
- Where
- The Hague | More Info : The Hague Christmas Market
Arnhem Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- More than 250 Christmas stalls with unique Christmas products.
- Description
- The Grootste Kerstmarkt van het Oosten in Arnhem offers an extensive range of over 250 Christmas stalls, where you can find interesting Christmas items, food products, and much more. Enjoy warm chocolate milk or mulled wine, take a photo with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy the performances by the orchestras and choirs.
- Where
- Arnhem | More Info : Arnhem Christmas Market
Nijmegen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets with stalls for Christmas decorations and treats.
- Description
- In Nijmegen, several Christmas markets are organized where you can immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of Christmas. Browse through stalls with Christmas decorations, enjoy warm chocolate, mulled wine, pea soup with bacon, and Christmas treats.
- Where
- Nijmegen | More Info : Nijmegen Christmas Market
Utrechtsestraat Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Christmas gifts and treats.
- Description
- The Utrechtsestraat Christmas Market offers a wide range of Christmas gifts and treats. You can stroll through the various stalls and enjoy live entertainment.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Utrechtsestraat Christmas Market
Ice Village Amsterdam
- What to Expect
- More than 45 vendors with delicious food and drinks.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With over 45 vendors and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
- Where
- Amsterdam | More Info : Ice Village Amsterdam
Soest Other Holiday Activities
Rotterdam Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas celebration on a historic ship.
- Description
- The ss Rotterdam offers a unique Christmas celebration with a historically decorated ship. There are festive bubbles on board to toast to beautiful memories.
- Where
- Rotterdam | More Info : Rotterdam Christmas Market