Illustration of a Christmas market stall piled with wooden toys, knitted stockings and baubles as a vendor wraps a gift (Lunteren in Kerstsfeer)
Christmas Markets

Lunteren in Kerstsfeer

Lunteren transforms into a winter scene decorated with illuminated Christmas trees and well-stocked market stalls. Visitors can browse crafts, treat themselves to food, drinks, and fresh oliebollen, and visit the prize stall or wishing tree. Entertainment includes music, dancing, bouncy castles, a rodeo reindeer, appearances by Santa Claus, and festive evening light parades.

Dec 11 – Dec 12, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Fri 13:00–20:00; Sat braderie 11:00–17:00, with activities continuing afterward at ’t Nieuwe Erf. The page also mentions evening parties but gives no times for them.

Food & Drink

Food and drink include snacks, drinks and food from the market stalls, with fresh oliebollen specifically mentioned for Saturday.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas market visitors

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Follow the event's Facebook and Instagram for the Saturday Lichtjestocht route, which stays almost the same as last year's.
  • Bring the kids on Friday for the children's afternoon in the Oranjeplein party tent, then stay for the small light procession that sets off afterward.
  • Come on Saturday if you want fresh oliebollen, the Prijzenstal prize stall and the renewed wish tree among the market stalls.
  • Use the contact form if you want to rent a market stall, volunteer or sponsor, since it's the quickest way to reach the organizers.
  • Dress warmly if you're staying for the light processions and tent parties, since the evening program runs outdoors in December.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Friday: children's afternoon (Kindermiddag) in the party tent on Oranjeplein, followed by the small light procession from Oranjeplein.
  • Saturday evening: the Lunterse Lichtjestocht light procession.
  • Party in the tent on Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • New this year: the wish tree returns, completely renewed.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids?

Kids can enjoy bouncy castles, a rodeo reindeer and meeting Santa Claus. On Friday there's a children's afternoon (Kindermiddag) in the party tent on Oranjeplein, followed by a small light procession from Oranjeplein.

What is the Lunterse Lichtjestocht?

It's the light procession on Saturday evening. The route is almost the same as last year's, and details are shared on the event's Facebook and Instagram.

What food and drink is there?

The market has snacks and drinks among the stalls, and you can eat and drink at 't Nieuwe Erf. On Saturday there are fresh oliebollen.

Is there anything for adults in the evening?

Yes, there's a big party in the tent on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

How can I get a market stall or help out?

You can rent a market stall, and there are conditions and rules for stallholders. You can also volunteer or sponsor. The contact form is the quickest way to reach the organizers.

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