Illustration of a christmas market scene (Winters Wijchen)
Christmas Markets

Winters Wijchen

Visitors can wander through the atmospheric streets of Wijchen's town centre, where sparkling lights and the scent of warm delicacies fill the air. More than 100 stalls offer unique gifts, handmade products, and holiday decorations. Guests can browse at a relaxed pace and explore handcrafted items created with care.

What to Expect

More than 100 stalls filling Burchtstraat and Spoorstraat with gifts and delicacies.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Wijchen Centrum

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Centrum Management Wijchen

Food & Drink

Stalls offer warm winter delicacies.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Gift shoppers and fans of festive markets

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Centrum Wijchen
Burchtstraat en Spoorstraat
Wijchen
6602 DB

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Gratis.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring some cash as well as your card, because many stallholders are hobbyists who don't always have a card machine.
  • Go to one of the two information points in the centre if you have a question or need directions during the weekend.
  • Give yourself time along the Burchtstraat and Spoorstraat, where more than 100 stalls sell gifts, handmade products and winter treats.
  • Make time for the free Christmas music, storytellers and children's activities that run through the centre on the same weekend as the market.
  • Dress warmly if you come on Saturday, when Winters Wijchen goes on into the evening in the outdoor streets of the centre.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free Christmas music moves through the town centre during the weekend.
  • Storytellers perform on both days, free.
  • A free children's program, 'Kinderen en Winters Wijchen', runs during the weekend.
  • Students from Rijn IJssel play many of the characters and surprise encounters around the centre.
  • Wijchen Schaatst skating runs at the same time, with adjusted hours over Christmas and New Year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I find at the market?

More than 100 stalls along the Burchtstraat and Spoorstraat sell unique gifts, handmade products, winter treats and finds for under the Christmas tree.

Can I pay by card?

Not always. Many stallholders are hobbyists without a card machine, so bring some cash.

Is there somewhere to ask questions?

Yes. There are two information points in the centre during Winters Wijchen.

What else is on that weekend?

Christmas music moves through the centre, storytellers perform, and there is a children's program, all free. Wijchen Schaatst skating is also running.

Can I have a stall?

Winters Wijchen has called for stallholders for this winter's market.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team