Kerstmarkt Vaassen
Visitors can browse market stalls filled with Christmas gifts and festive treats set against the backdrop of Cannenburch Castle. Entertainment features performances by choirs and bands on the central stage, street theatre with stilt-walking angels, and balloon art for kids. Guests can also meet Santa Claus, pose for portraits in traditional Dickens attire, and visit the festive rooms inside the castle.
What to Expect
Charming Christmas market held on the forecourt of historic Cannenburch Castle.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Stichting Kerstmarkt Vaassen
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer Christmas-related treats alongside festive goods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: €4.00 per person; children under 12 free. For GLK donors and museum card holders, an online combiticket costs €4.00; the castle price is not yet known.
- Hours: Fri 13.00 - 22.00 uur; Sat 11.00 - 22.00 uur; Sun 11.00 - 17.00 uur.
- Parking: Parkeren in het dorp Vaassen is gratis. Er zijn verschillende parkeerplaatsen in het dorp op loopafstand van de kerstmarkt en het kasteel.
- Accessibility: The castle park and forecourt hosting the market are wheelchair accessible, but the castle interior and castle café are not.
- Pets: Leashed dogs are allowed on the forecourt and in the castle park, where the market takes place, and in the castle shop. Dogs are not allowed inside the castle.
Tips & Advice
- Book the market-and-castle combiticket online in advance and reserve a time slot, because that is the only way to visit Kasteel Cannenburch during the market.
- Park free on the grass field opposite Zwem- en Sportcentrum de Koekoek, and don't park on the green verges, because the municipality can enforce that.
- Stay into the late afternoon or early evening to catch the street theatre, including the Christmas angels walking around on stilts.
- Pop into the estate shop on the castle forecourt, which is free to enter and has gifts for sale.
- Take the bus from Zwolle or Apeldoorn train station if you'd rather leave the car at home, as Kasteel Cannenburch is easy to reach by public transport.
Special Events & Promotions
- Many new stallholders are joining the returning regulars for this 37th edition
- Market-and-castle combiticket with a timed visit inside Kasteel Cannenburch, booked online in advance
- GLK donors and Museumkaart holders get the online combiticket for the same price as market entry
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go inside Kasteel Cannenburch during the market?
Yes, but only with a market-and-castle combiticket bought online in advance through glk.nl/cannenburch. When you buy it you reserve a time slot, which is when your castle visit starts.
Where should I park?
Parking in Vaassen is free. There are several car parks in the village within walking distance. The market's own car park is on the grass field opposite Zwem- en Sportcentrum de Koekoek on Koekoeksweg, a few minutes' walk away.
Is the market wheelchair accessible?
The castle park and forecourt, where the market takes place, are wheelchair accessible. The castle and castle café are not, because there are always stairs before the ground floor.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash, on the forecourt, in the castle park and in the castle shop. Dogs are not allowed inside the castle.
What is there for children?
Santa has a small gift for the youngest visitors. Balloon artist Gerrit makes balloon figures for the kids, and Christmas angels on stilts walk around at the end of the afternoon and start of the evening.
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