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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter atmosphere in The Hague with our complete event guide. We have collected all the important Christmas activities for you, from traditional markets to winter attractions in the city center.

In the heart of the city, you'll find the cozy Christmas market on the Lange Voorhout, surrounded by historic buildings and illuminated trees. The Plein and Grote Markt offer winter terraces and ice skating rinks, while the shopping streets around the Grote Marktstraat and Noordeinde are atmospherically lit. From the center, you can easily reach the Christmas activities in Scheveningen, where the boulevard transforms into a winter paradise.

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The Hague Holiday Light Displays

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Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.

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The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where the city of Amsterdam is illuminated with unique light artworks. This edition, Edition 13: Rituals, takes place from 28 November 2024 to 19 January 2025 and is specially organized to celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. The light artworks can be admired on, along, and in the canals of Amsterdam.

Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Amsterdam Light Festival

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The Hague Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Unique Christmas market with many Christmas houses and LED lights.

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In the historic center of The Hague, from December 5 to 23, 2024, the Netherlands' most beautiful Christmas market takes place. At Lange Voorhout, the ninth edition of the Royal Christmas Fair promises to be even more festive, atmospheric, and colorful than previous years. With dozens of Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus, this 19-day Christmas market appeals to the imagination. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances also makes this Christmas market more than worth a visit.

Where: The Hague | More Info: Royal Christmas Fair The Hague

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Outdoor ice rink with ice skating lessons and school ice skating.

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Winterdorp Amstelveen is a place where young and old come together, featuring an outdoor ice rink and various activities such as ice skating, disco skating, and craft activities.

Where: Amstelveen | More Info: Winter Village Amstelveen

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Floating ice rink and nostalgic fair

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Winter Wonder Weken Leiden offers a program of events, including the arrival of Sinterklaas, a nostalgic fair, and even a floating ice rink. Visit the House of Sinterklaas, the floating ice rink, and the nostalgic fair for an unforgettable experience.

Where: Leiden | More Info: Winter Wonder Weeks Leiden

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Chalets and food trucks on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht.

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The Nostalgic 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: Christmas Market Leiden

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Diverse range of Christmas products and entertainment.

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Landgoed en Kerstmarkt Vijfhuizen offers a diverse range of Christmas products, entertainment, and taste. Visitors can enjoy Christmas shopping and experience beautiful Christmas entertainment, including À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater. The location in Vijfhuizen provides ample parking, accessibility for all visitors, and good accessibility by car or public transport.

Where: Vijfhuizen | More Info: Country and Christmas Fair Vijfhuizen

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Living 19th-century scene with many characters from Charles Dickens' books.

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The Dickensfestijn Drunen brings Charles Dickens' world to life in the center of Drunen. Many characters from his famous books come to life, including Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and Mr. Pickwick. The event offers a living 19th-century scene with crackling fire, festive lighting, and holiday entertainment.

Where: Drunen | More Info: Dickens Festijn Drunen

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The Hague Other Holiday Activities

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Unique combination of ice skating and Christmas market in Leiden's historic center.

Description:

The Drijvende IJsbaan in Leiden offers a beautiful ice rink in the city's historic center. Visitors can skate on the ice rink starting from Saturday, December 7, 2024, which is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Special opening hours apply on holidays. The ice rink is part of the Winter Wonder Weken in Leiden, where visitors can also enjoy a Christmas market, the Rotary Santa Run, and other activities.

Where: Leiden | More Info: Floating Ice Rink Leiden

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