Kerstmarkt Bergen
Around fifty Christmas stalls surround the historic Ruïnekerk, accompanied by live musical accompaniment. Visitors can browse for gifts with a warm hot chocolate or glühwein in hand and stop by the lottery stall. Guests can also leave suggestions for local charitable initiatives in the illuminated wishing tree.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
12:00–17:00.
Food & Drink
Visitors can sip hot chocolate or glühwein while browsing, and food-and-drink stalls are among the listed vendor categories.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Stop by the lottery stall for a chance at a prize, knowing the market's proceeds go to ShelterBox and the upkeep of the Ruïnekerk.
- Come with an idea for a local initiative to hang in the illuminated wishing tree, since Rotary Bergen picks a selection from the suggestions.
- If you want to sell, reserve a stall through the website soon, because many stalls are already taken and only a few places remain.
- Food and drink sellers and food trucks should get in touch before booking, because those stalls are rented by arrangement rather than through the standard form.
- Make a weekend of it by booking De Proeverij on Saturday evening, a restaurant tour with matching wines and a charity auction in the Ruïnekerk.
Special Events & Promotions
- De Proeverij, on the Saturday evening before the market: a culinary tour of Bergen restaurants with matching wines, a charity auction and dessert in the Ruïnekerk (separate ticket).
Links & Contact
Run by Rotary Bergen
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the market for?
Everyone, young and old. Around 4,000 visitors come on the day to browse about 50 Christmas stalls around the Ruïnekerk.
What can I eat and drink?
You can shop with a warm hot chocolate or a glühwein in hand while live music plays.
What is the wishing tree?
The illuminated wishing tree stands at the market. You can hang up a suggestion for a local initiative, and Rotary Bergen picks a selection from them.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds from the market and the Christmas tasting evening support ShelterBox and the maintenance of the Ruïnekerk.
How can I get a stall?
Reserve one through the website. Many stalls are already taken, but a few places remain. Categories include food and drink, home and garden, Christmas gifts and clothing. Food and drink stalls and food trucks are rented by arrangement.
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