
Kerstmarkt Haarlem
One of the biggest Christmas markets in North Holland, with hundreds of stalls around the Grote Markt and the St. Bavokerk. Only 10 minutes by train from Zandvoort. Free entry.
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One of the biggest Christmas markets in North Holland, with hundreds of stalls around the Grote Markt and the St. Bavokerk. Only 10 minutes by train from Zandvoort. Free entry.

Christmas markets in Leiden's old centre on 11 to 13 and 17 to 20 December, plus a floating ice rink and canal tours with mulled wine. Free entry.

Deventer's old Bergkwartier turns into Victorian London, with more than 900 actors playing characters from Charles Dickens' books. Buy tickets online and arrive early. Entry €6, children under 7 free.

A record fair in Apeldoorn with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.

15 km over Rotterdam’s bridges, finishing in De Kuip. Starts from 15:00.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.

A record fair in Rotterdam with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.

A record fair in Hoogeveen with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.

A record fair in Almere with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. A Christmas Eve edition. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in […]

One of the toughest half marathons in the country, with 7 km on the beach. The half marathon is sold out; the 10.5 km still has spots.More races and walks: […]

Walks of 10, 15 and 21 km over the beach and through the dunes.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2027.

Evening walks of 6.5 to 18 km past light art on the beach, through the village and over Circuit Zandvoort.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2027.

30 km, half marathon and 10 km through the forests and dunes of Schoorl.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2027.