Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to your complete holiday guide for Zaltbommel. This handy collection of events and activities helps both residents and visitors make the most of the December month.
The historic city center forms the heart of the festivities, with the Saint Martin's Church and the Waterpoort as atmospheric backdrops. At the Market Square, you'll find cozy stalls and winter treats, while the illuminated shopping streets in the center create a warm December atmosphere. From Zaltbommel, you can easily visit the Christmas markets in 's-Hertogenbosch, just 20 minutes away by car.
Contact information and details below.
Light artworks along the canals
The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event that illuminates the city of Amsterdam with unique light artworks. This year, the theme is 'Rituals,' and more than 20 light artworks are displayed along the canals.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Amsterdam Light Festival
Cozy ice rink with Christmas market and silent disco.
The ice rink on Museumplein in Amsterdam is the cosiest ice rink in the Netherlands. It is the ideal location for both beginners and advanced skaters to showcase their skills.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Ice Christmas Village
Special programming with Christmas choirs and children's activities.
The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague takes place from 5 to 23 December at Lange Voorhout. Here you'll find many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children's activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market a must-visit.
Where: The Hague | More Info: Royal Christmas Fair The Hague
Over 350 stalls with Christmas activities and performances.
The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls across 12 locations in the city center. You'll find everything from Christmas decorations to treats and performances by artists and choirs.
Where: Haarlem | More Info: Haarlem Christmas Market
Floating Christmas market with chalets and food trucks on the Hooglandse Churchyard.
The Leiden Christmas Market is a cozy winter village on the Hooglandse Churchyard, featuring chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy the hospitality and warm atmosphere.
Where: Leiden | More Info: Leiden Christmas Market
Unique feature: Sustainable gift items and cozy winter square.
Groene Kerstmarkt Rotterdam is an intimate Christmas market featuring local entrepreneurs. Here, you can find sustainable gift items linked to green products such as plants, bulbs, and garden decor. The cozy winter square with terraces offers a pleasant setting for a fun Christmas experience.
Where: Rotterdam | More Info: Green Christmas Market Rotterdam
Diverse range of entertainment and flavor.
The Country and Christmas Fair offers a diverse range of entertainment and flavor, with many stands that are pre-checked for quality, originality, and product type. Visitors can enjoy festive shopping and experience beautiful Christmas entertainment, including À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater.
Where: Vijfhuizen | More Info: Country and Christmas Fair
Over 950 characters from the books of Charles Dickens.
The Dickens Festival in Deventer brings the 19th-century English town of Charles Dickens to life in the historic Bergkwartier. Over 950 characters from the famous books of this English writer come to life, including Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and Christmas Carol Singers.
Where: Deventer | More Info: Dickens Festijn Deventer
Large outdoor ice rink and many light and art installations.
The Efteling is transformed every year into a winter world full of fairy tales and attractions. Experience magical moments with your family or friends.
Where: Kaatsheuvel | More Info: Winter Efteling
Unique light art installations that transform the city of Eindhoven into a living artwork.
GLOW Eindhoven is an international light art festival that transforms the city of Eindhoven from November 9 to 16, 2024, into a living artwork. With this year's theme "The Stream," the fundamental forces that shape and color our existence are highlighted.
Where: Eindhoven | More Info: Glow festival Eindhoven