Deliplein Winterplein!
Deliplein transforms into a neighborhood winter hub featuring live music, choir performances, and storytelling. Visitors can participate in hands-on workshops to make Christmas centerpieces and decorations, join in circus activities, or take part in bingo, pub quizzes, and community walks. The square also offers spots to warm up, enjoy food and drinks, and browse a free fashion clothing market.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Free admission to the Winterplein. Some activities require advance reservation; the page explicitly labels reservations as free for several activities, including Circusschool, Juniorenbingo, Muziekavond, Kerststukjes maken, Kerst workout, Workshop kerstdecoraties, Pubquiz, Verhalen met Joris Lutz, Bourgondische avond op de Kaap, Kaapse Kerst Bingo, Kaapse-Rotterdamse Liedjesavond met Joris Lutz, Kerstbengelloop and Klub Kaap. Other listed activities are marked “VRIJE INLOOP” or have no price stated.
Hours
No overall opening hours are stated. Program start times: Dec 9 15:30; Dec 10 15:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 20:00; Dec 11 15:30; Dec 12 09:00, 13:00, 19:30 and 20:00; Dec 13 15:30 and 19:00; Dec 16 20:00; Dec 17 13:00; Dec 18 14:30 and 20:00; Dec 19 10:00–16:00. The page also lists activities headed “Zondagdag 19 december” at 14:00, 15:30 and 20:00.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Katendrecht
Food & Drink
The event includes food and drinks, with a place to warm up and meet neighbors.
Parking
The Deliplein is reachable by bicycle and public transport; Rijnhaven and Wilhelminaplein metro stops are about a 15-minute walk away, and the water taxi is another option.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve ahead for activities that require a spot, since free general admission does not guarantee access to every booked session.
- Use a bicycle, public transport or water taxi; Rijnhaven and Wilhelminaplein metro stops are about a 15-minute walk from Deliplein.
- If driving, budget for paid parking on Katendrecht and consider Q-Park Rijnhaven or Q-Park Fenix as nearby options.
- For the December 10 light march and tree lighting, plan to arrive for the neighborhood procession; both are listed as free drop-in activities.
- Bring warm layers for time outdoors on the square, where visitors are invited to warm up during the winter event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission to the Winterplein.
- The Winterplein opening and Christmas tree lighting are listed for December 10.
- Joris Lutz appears for a storytelling session on December 13 and a Kaapse-Rotterdamse song evening on December 18.
Links & Contact
Run by Stichting Deliplein-Winterplein
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
What kinds of activities are on the Winterplein program?
The program includes live music, choir performances, stories, workshops, circus activities, sport, bingo, quizzes, a neighborhood walk and a clothing market.
Do I need to reserve a place for activities?
The Winterplein is free to enter, but some activities require advance reservations. The site says reservations will open soon; other activities are marked as drop-in.
Can I get food and drinks there?
Yes. The square has food and drink, as well as places to warm up and meet people.
How can I get to Deliplein without driving?
The square is reachable by bicycle and public transport. Rijnhaven and Wilhelminaplein metro stops are about a 15-minute walk away, and the water taxi is another option.
Where can I park nearby?
Katendrecht has paid parking, including at Q-Park Rijnhaven and Q-Park Fenix.
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