Illustration of a small village Christmas market at night with a brass band and children holding lanterns (Kerstmarkt Maastricht)
Christmas Markets

Kerstmarkt Maastricht

Set in the heart of Maastricht, this festive winter event features wooden chalets decorated with red roofs and garlands offering gifts, winter clothing, and regional Limburg treats alongside hot glühwein and oliebollen. Visitors can glide across a 1,000-square-meter covered ice rink, try curling, or ride a 45-meter ferris wheel with enclosed glass gondolas. Family attractions include a double-decker carousel and a covered giant slide.

Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026 Admission is free.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Sun-Thu 10.00-00.00; Fri-Sat 10.00-01.00.

Food & Drink

Market stalls offer oliebollen and glühwein, alongside other treats.

Parking

The page advises visitors arriving by car to read the parking tips because garages around the Vrijthof fill up quickly.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Take the train and allow 15–20 minutes to walk from Maastricht station to Vrijthof, avoiding the garages that fill quickly.
  • If driving, read the event's parking advice first: garages around Vrijthof fill quickly, and the garage beneath the square is often full early.
  • Bring warm layers for outdoor sections; only part of the market is covered, although the event remains visitable in cold or wet weather.
  • Plan shopping before 10 p.m. and attractions before 11 p.m., as the non-food market and rides close at those times.
  • Check holiday hours before visiting on December 24–26, when the market has special opening times and earlier closing on some days.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission to the market is free.
  • Opening day, November 27, has different opening hours.
  • The market has different opening hours on December 24, 25 and 26.
  • This year, the chalets will have red roofs and garlands.
  • The site says this year’s event will have more atmosphere and experience.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do at the market?

Browse the wooden chalets, skate on the covered rink, try curling, ride the Ferris wheel or carousel, and take children to the covered giant slide.

What food and drinks are available?

Stalls offer treats including oliebollen and glühwein.

Are there things for children to enjoy?

Children can ride the double-decker carousel and use the covered giant slide; the market also has an ice rink and Ferris wheel.

What should drivers know about parking?

Garages around the Vrijthof fill up quickly, and the garage beneath the square is often full early. Look into alternative parking and Park + Walk.

Can visitors still enjoy the market in cold or wet weather?

Part of the market is covered, so visitors can come in cold or wet weather.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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