Zwolle Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Zwolle and surrounding areas
For the holiday season Zwolle delivers winter adventures and festive gatherings across recognizable sites with bright Holiday lights and a bustling schedule of things to do around the Sassenstraat and Grote Markt where Kerstmarkt Zwolle, Winter Market at De Huppe, and Kerstmarkt Westenholte draw crowds. Seasonal concerts and family events add charm. Stroll illuminated streets, sample local specialties, and enjoy market stalls that make Zwolle a memorable winter destination.
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Christmas Markets
42 eventsLiving 19th-century Dickensian town with 950+ characters
Christmas Parties
15 eventsPopular singles event with festive Christmas theme
Christmas Lights
9 eventsMagical jungle park transformed by thousands of lights and candles.
Christmas Shows
6 eventsSacred choral music in a historic church setting.
Christmas Activities
27 eventsWorld-class ice sculptures by international artists.
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Nederlands IJsbeelden Festival
(Biddinghuizen)
World-class ice sculptures by international artists.
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Winter Traum at Pantropica
(Luttelgeest)
Magical jungle park transformed by thousands of lights and candles.
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Sinterklaas Arrival in Harderwijk
(Harderwijk)
Traditional Sinterklaas arrival ceremony
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Nordhorn Christmas Market
(Nordhorn)
Traditional German Christmas market experience
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Winters Almelo
(Almelo)
Magical Christmas festival with parade and ice skating
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Dickens Festijn Deventer
(Deventer)
Living 19th-century Dickensian town with 950+ characters
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Zwolle Christmas Events Map
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Zwolle Christmas FAQ
The Zwolle Christmas Festival and the Classical Christmas concert at Academiehuis are among the city’s largest annual holiday events, drawing locals and visitors each December.
Zwolle celebrates with a mix of local traditions, including festive concerts, holiday markets, and community events like the annual Christmas Festival, often featuring a unique theme each year.
The city center and historic neighborhoods around Grote Kerk and the canals are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the season.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in the city center, especially during the holiday season, with vendor stalls and craft fairs set up in public squares and event spaces.
Free activities include visiting Christmas markets, enjoying light displays, and attending community concerts. Many holiday events in Zwolle are open to all, with options for families and budget-conscious visitors.
Families enjoy the Zwolle Christmas Festival, holiday markets with kid-friendly activities, and seasonal concerts. Many events feature entertainment, crafts, and treats for children.