Illustration of a family gazing at houses and trees covered in string lights on a snowy street at dusk (Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel)

Het Utrechtse Winterspektakel

Visitors can skate on an expansive ice rink, challenge friends to curling, or glide down the winter slide. The indoor festival features fairground attractions including a roller coaster, carousel, and high swing tower, as well as circus acts, theater shows, and live music. Guests can also roast marshmallows by the fire and enjoy seasonal food and drinks in the biergarten.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Admission ticket from €15.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The event’s biergarten serves specialty beers, glühwein, and winter snacks, and visitors can roast marshmallows by the fire.

Parking

Jaarbeurs has its own parking areas.

Going?

Location

Jaarbeurs · Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, Utrecht 3521 AL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and groups looking for an active winter day

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Sign up for the pre-sale to order Early Bird Flex tickets first.
  • Choose a ticket with an activity wristband if you want to take part in attractions and activities such as curling and circus.
  • Bring skates if you plan to use the ice rink; the event invites visitors to put on their skates.
  • Consider taking public transport, since Jaarbeurs is within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station and also has its own parking areas.
  • Check the current opening days before choosing your visit, as the schedule varies across the event period.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Early Bird Flex tickets are offered first to people who sign up for the pre-sale.
  • The Hollandse Avond returns as a themed evening; its date and program have not yet been announced.
  • The Disco Kerst Party returns as a themed evening; its date and program have not yet been announced.
  • The Après-ski XXL returns as a themed evening; its date and program have not yet been announced.
  • The BIG Bingo Show returns as a themed evening; its date and program have not yet been announced.

Links & Contact

Run by Koninklijke Jaarbeurs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the event suited to?

The event invites families, friends and colleagues; no age limits are stated.

What activities and entertainment are available?

Visitors can skate, try curling and winter attractions, see shows and circus acts, listen to live music, and roast marshmallows by the fire.

What do the ticket options include?

A ticket with an activity wristband includes attractions and activities, including curling and circus. A ticket without one includes shows and entertainment but not participation in activities or attractions. Face painting and prize games cost extra.

What food and drink can I get there?

The biergarten serves specialty beers, glühwein and winter snacks; the event also invites visitors to enjoy food together.

How can I get there and park?

Jaarbeurs has its own parking areas and is within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station.

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