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Dutch Winterfest

Visitors can celebrate old-world Dutch traditions with seasonal activities spread throughout downtown Holland. Highlights include the Sinterklaas Shuffle with lanterns and passports, an outdoor display of oversized ornaments inspired by Delft blue, and the Holiday Haus Tour into hidden architectural spaces. Guests can also sample drinks and Dutch-inspired bites on a tasting tour or skate and curl at Holland Ice Park.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

holland.org

When

Food & Drink

The Proost! Tasting Tour pairs handcrafted beverages with Dutch-inspired bites, and Holland Ice Park concessions offer warm treats.

Parking

Free downtown parking on unrestricted streets, in lots and in two parking decks; no overnight parking on city streets.

Accessibility

A Downtown Holland ADA parking map is available to download and print.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-tradition seekers

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy Holland Ice Park tickets in advance once they go on sale in early November, and plan to skate on an evening or a weekend.
  • Collect your lantern and passport at the start of the Sinterklaas Shuffle so you can follow Sinterklaas and his crew around downtown.
  • Park for free on downtown streets, in the lots or in the two parking decks, but check for signs limiting spots to 15 minutes, tenants or ADA use.
  • Warm up by the fireplaces in the snowmelt plaza between skating laps, then get a warm treat from the Ice Park concessions.
  • Dress warmly for time outside, since the Delft Downtown ornament display is outdoors and the Ice Park sits in the snowmelt plaza.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: Holland Ice Park has a new ice rink with a connected ribbon.
  • Advance tickets for Holland Ice Park go on sale in early November.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Dutch Winterfest?

You can join Sinterklaas on the Sinterklaas Shuffle or take the Proost! Tasting Tour. You can also see the Delft Downtown ornament display, go behind normally closed doors on the Holiday Haus Tour, and skate or curl at Holland Ice Park.

How does the Sinterklaas Shuffle work?

Pick up a lantern and a passport, then follow Sinterklaas and his merry crew to festive and faraway places without leaving downtown Holland.

Is there food and drink?

Yes. The Proost! Tasting Tour pairs handcrafted beverages with Dutch-inspired bites. Holland Ice Park has concessions selling warm treats.

What can I do at Holland Ice Park?

You can skate on the new rink with its connected ribbon or try curling on a dedicated rink. Between laps, warm up by the fireplaces in the snowmelt plaza. The park is open evenings and weekends.

Where do I park downtown?

Parking in downtown Holland is free. Use any unrestricted street space, lot or one of the two parking decks. Watch for signs that limit a spot to 15 minutes, tenants or ADA use.

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