Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive December activities in Zeist! This guide provides a complete overview of all winter events and festivities that the city has to offer, for both residents and visitors.
In the historic center around Zeist Castle, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with local specialties and artisanal products. The atmospheric Slotlaan and Bethaniëplein form the backdrop for winter activities, while the surrounding parks and the Zeister Forest dress up in festive lighting. The nearby cities of Utrecht and Amersfoort, just 15 minutes away, complement the winter program with their own festivities.
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Diverse range of entertainment and flavor.
The Country & 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 & Christmas Fair
More than 45 stalls with unique Christmas gifts and delicious food and drink options.
The Christmas market on Museumplein offers a delightful combination of delicious food, drinks, and shopping in a cozy winter landscape. With over 45 stalls and various dining and drinking options, it is the perfect location for a memorable Christmas experience.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Ice Christmas Village
Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.
The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is a 19-day Christmas market featuring numerous Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric 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: The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
Over 350 stalls with Christmas items and treats.
The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls across 12 locations in the city center. You can find Christmas items, gift items, jewelry, fashion accessories, and delicious treats. The market also offers an extensive entertainment program with performances by artists and choirs.
Where: Haarlem | More Info: Haarlem Christmas Market
A world from 150 years ago with many Dickens characters.
In the Dickensfestijn in Wintelre, you experience a world from 150 years ago, where you encounter many characters from Dickens' stories. Walk through the streets transformed in Dickens' style and meet Scrooge, Fagin's gang, beggars, quacks, and other well-known figures from Charles Dickens' books.
Where: Wintelre | More Info: Dickens Christmas Market in Wintelre
Floating ice rink and nostalgic winter fair.
During the winter months, Leiden offers many things to experience. On the Nieuwe Rijn, you'll find a floating ice rink until January 7th. For the little ones, there's a nostalgic winter fair on the Garenmarkt, where parents can also enjoy snacks and drinks. From December 23rd to New Year’s Eve, the Grand Christmas Circus Leiden takes place on the Lammermarkt.
Where: Leiden | More Info: Winter Wonder Weeks in Leiden
A 'Frozen world' with Disney characters and music.
The Floating Ice Rink in Leiden offers a beautiful ice rink in the city's historic center. Visitors can skate daily from Saturday, December 7, 2024, to January 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, except for special days with adjusted opening hours. The ice rink is transformed into a 'Frozen world' with Disney characters and music, and there are various activities such as a Silent Disco and Curling.
Where: Leiden | More Info: Floating Ice Rink in Leiden