Venlo Christmas Markets 2026

Set across Luxembourg Square, Chapel Square, and the Forum Pax Christi, this traditional market fills the historic city center with festive exhibitors and food and drink offerings. The centerpiece is a live nativity scene hosting regular nativity plays. Entertainment includes...

Visitors can wander through a market square filled with charming wooden stalls arranged around a decorated Christmas tree. The festively illuminated city center offers seasonal shopping along with the aromas of mulled wine, roasted almonds, and hearty snacks. Guests gather...

Visitors can wander through picturesque museum courtyards illuminated by festive lighting decorations. Numerous artisans and craft manufacturers showcase handmade gifts alongside a variety of holiday treats and delicacies. Entertainment throughout the grounds includes fire shows, storytelling from a winter fairy-tale...

Visitors can wander through decorated stalls showcasing handmade gifts, unique crafts, and seasonal specialties. The grounds feature cozy fire pits and live music to accompany hot drinks and freshly baked cookies. Younger guests can take part in hands-on activities, ride...

Visitors can skate on a covered rink made of real ice right on the town square. The winter event features ice stock sport, beer crate curling, and live music on multiple evenings. Guests can also gather at stalls serving hot...

Set against the backdrop of a historic moated castle, the market hosts around 130 exhibitors offering decorations, jewelry, textiles, and arts and crafts. Visitors can follow a trail through the grounds and courtyards, view a living nativity play on the...

Visitors can wander through the historic white village and explore more than 80 stalls selling holiday decorations, handmade jewelry, antiques, ceramics, and gifts. Carolers in Dickensian attire perform throughout the streets, while classical ensembles play Abdijconcertino concerts in the abbey...

Visitors can enjoy a climate-neutral synthetic ice rink for ice and roller skating, curling, and a children's carousel. Food options range from savory items like currywurst with fries and spit-roast rolls to vegetarian specialties and sweet treats like roasted almonds....

Visitors stroll between decorated stalls across two central town squares, discovering handmade artisan goods such as olive wood crafts, ceramics, glassware, and 3D-printed gifts. Food stalls serve a variety of hearty and sweet specialties, including freshly grilled items, potato pancakes,...

Set in the medieval town center between the town hall and cathedral, the market features over 40 wooden huts offering a wide variety of goods. On weekends, visitors can enjoy a diverse live stage program. The market also includes a...

Streets and alleys throughout Kempen's old town are illuminated with festive lights and filled with the scents of cinnamon and mulled wine. Visitors can browse market stalls offering wooden ornaments, handicrafts, jewelry, and seasonal gift ideas. Refreshments include vegetarian dishes,...

Visitors step into an Anton Pieck-inspired village brought to life by more than 300 costumed extras, actors, and craftspeople demonstrating traditional trades. The festival features street theater, fire shows, live music, and a Christmas market village with seasonal food and...

Visitors can browse traditional wooden huts offering handmade crafts, decorations, and seasonal treats ranging from raclette bread to vintner mulled wine. The market square features an oversized Christmas tree, a live performance stage, and synthetic ice lanes for curling. Children...

Hosted around the town hall, this traditional Christmas market brings seasonal festivities to the center of Hückelhoven. Visitors can explore stalls featuring artisans and craftspeople while enjoying live music performances. Families and younger guests can take rides on a children's...

Visitors can stroll through decorated wooden huts surrounded by fairy lights and greenery while enjoying mulled wine. Regional vendors offer handmade goods, holiday decor, and scented candles. The central stage features live music and performances by local choirs, while children...

Visitors can browse an artisan world of stalls offering handmade crafts, hot holiday drinks, and food. The market is accompanied by an entertaining fairy-tale supporting program. Local shops throughout the town center also open for weekend shopping.

Visitors can browse unique, lovingly crafted design items and gifts presented by around 120 exhibitors from across Germany and the Netherlands. Rather than a traditional Christmas market, the indoor hall offers an unconventional shopping experience focused on creative goods. Outside...

Visitors can tour Santa’s Home to see the post office, Mrs. Claus's kitchen, and the living and sleeping quarters. Guests can also visit reindeer stables at Rudolph’s Home, discover freshly made treats at Santa’s Bakery, and shop for gifts at...

Held outside Krefeld Town Hall, this volunteer-run market transforms the square into a festive village filled with warmth, music, and community spirit. Participating non-profit groups, initiatives, and clubs present their work and run stalls focused on social justice, environmental protection,...

Set around the music pavilion in the Volkspark, this holiday gathering features festive lighting and a cozy community atmosphere. Visitors can browse wooden huts selling handcrafted goods and a selection of sweet and savory treats. The event also hosts a...

Visitors can browse around 30 handcrafted wooden huts featuring items such as wooden jewelry, glass crafts, knitwear, crochet work, handmade teddy bears, and macramé. A crib maker presents handcrafted Nativity items alongside a nostalgic candy cart. Guests can also enjoy...

Local non-profit associations and community groups come together to host this festive gathering focused on charitable causes. Visitors can browse a variety of holiday stalls, enjoy culinary treats, and listen to live music. The event also features hands-on crafting and...

Hosted by the Protestant parish on the first weekend of Advent, this market features a variety of vendors selling goods alongside classic seasonal treats like mulled wine, stew, and potato pancakes. Guests can browse the grounds, visit the cafeteria inside...

Visitors can stroll through illuminated city streets decorated with fairy lights, festive fir trees, and more than a hundred wooden huts. The market offers traditional handicrafts, seasonal gifts, and culinary treats such as Reibekuchen and Spekulatius. Highlights include a sustainable...

Visitors can wander through multiple interconnected themed markets lined with hundreds of fir trees across the city center. Stalls feature handmade arts and crafts, festive culinary treats, and roasted almonds beneath the glowing Lichterdom.

Visitors can stroll through a premium arts and crafts market set against the illuminated backdrop of a historic ironworks. More than 120 artisans showcase and sell their handcrafted goods inside the Gebläsehalle and across the grounds. The market features elegant...

Set inside an illuminated castle courtyard, the market features festively decorated wooden huts selling handcrafted goods, jewelry, and regional gifts. Local vendors serve seasonal treats such as stews, potato pancakes, and mulled wine using porcelain dishware or biodegradable materials. Guests...

Visitors can browse a diverse selection of handcrafted products, original gift ideas, and artistic decorations. Food stalls serve sweet delicacies like roasted almonds, waffles, and cookies alongside savory snacks, mulled wine, and children's punch. A varied musical program with live...

Set against the backdrop of the Willibrordi-Dom, this market brings together local clubs, associations, and charitable institutions presenting a variety of self-made products. Guests can browse festive decorations, participate in a community Christmas sing-along, and watch the award ceremony for...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Moers Christmas Market, nestled in the beautifully lit old town. Discover unique gift ideas from over 100 artisan stalls, offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious holiday treats. Indulge in a wide...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Kaarster Sternstunden and Spekulatiusmarkt. Wander through charming stalls filled with unique crafts, festive decorations, and seasonal gifts. Enjoy live music, choir performances, and a delightful winter atmosphere. Perfect for finding special...

Experience the magic of the Rheydter Weihnachtsmarkt, where the city center transforms into a festive wonderland. Browse unique crafts, discover daily surprises from the Riesen-Adventkalender, and soak in the joyful holiday atmosphere. It's the perfect destination for seasonal shopping and...

Experience the enchanting Winterwelt Meerbusch, a magical winter festival that illuminates the season. Glide across a festive ice rink, discover unique handmade gifts and decorations at the Christmas market, and indulge in a variety of culinary delights. Children will delight...

Step into a fairytale at the Kloster Graefenthal Christmas Market, where the historic grounds transform into a magical winter wonderland. Wander through a charming village of decorated stalls offering unique gifts, artisanal crafts, and delicious regional specialties. Enjoy festive music,...

Experience the festive Adventsmarkt am Kloster Kamp, a beloved holiday tradition in Kamp-Lintfort. Wander through charming, decorated stalls offering artisan crafts, unique decorations, and delicious homemade treats. It's the perfect place to find Christmas gifts while enjoying the warm atmosphere...

Discover the Meerbuscher Nikolaus-Sonntag in Lank-Latum on the second Advent, December 7, 2025. This special event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a festive Sunday with shops open from 1 PM to 6 PM. A shuttle bus service connects Büderich,...

Discover the enchanting MIKS Weihnachtsmarkt, a unique city garden nestled at the foot of the Dionysiuskirche. This festive gathering transforms the space with natural charm, featuring Himalayan birches and crabapples, complemented by specially designed Christmas houses. It's an urban idyll...

Experience the magic of the Nikolausmarkt at Nikolauskloster, a delightful pre-Advent celebration. Browse regional handicrafts, savor festive foods like Reibekuchen and Grillwurst, and enjoy sweet treats from the monastery bakery. St. Nicholas himself will visit children on both days, making...

Experience the 'Big Red Candles' Handcrafted Christmas Market in Wesel-Ginderich, a charming event held at the village school. Browse unique artisan crafts, enjoy warm mulled wine and apple punch, and savor delicious grilled treats. It's the perfect place to find...

Step into a magical world at the 28th Arts and Crafts Christmas Market Moyland, set within the historic Museum Schloss Moyland. Browse over 100 artisan stalls showcasing unique, handcrafted creations amidst enchanting lights and festive scents. Discover traditional crafts, enjoy...

Experience the magic of the Wollige Winterweken in Geldrop-Mierlo, running from December 12 to January 4, 2026. This festive event features a spectacular ice rink, a bustling Christmas market, and a fun slide in Mierlo. Enjoy live music, delicious food...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Nikolausmarkt in Kalkar. The charming Marktplatz transforms into a winter wonderland, filled with the delightful aromas of mulled wine and candied apples. Explore numerous stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts, toys, and decorations,...