Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland, and its December market makes the most of all that history. Wooden chalets full of gifts, decorations and festive treats line the streets around the Grote Kerk and Groenmarkt, with music and food trucks adding to the atmosphere.
The market is part of the wider Dordtse Decemberdagen, which also includes a light walk through the old town and a winter garden later in the month.
- When: Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 December 2026; hours have been listed as 12:00 to 20:00, check the official site closer to the date
- Where: Grotekerksbuurt and Groenmarkt area, Dordrecht city centre
- Tickets: Free entry
- Getting there: Direct intercity trains run to Dordrecht from Haarlem, Leiden and Rotterdam; the market is a 15-minute walk from the station
Good to know: Combine it with a stroll along the old harbours, which are lovely after dark.
More Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
