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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:National Sinterklaas Arrival 2026 in Grave
DESCRIPTION:The national arrival (landelijke intocht) is when Sinterklaas officially steps off his steamboat from Spain and the Dutch December season begins. Each year a different town hosts\, and the whole thing is broadcast live\, with most Dutch children glued to the screen. In 2026 it is the turn of Grave\, a small fortified town on the river Maas in the Land van Cuijk\, the first time Brabant has hosted in 26 years. \nGrave was chosen in true Sinterklaas style: after last year’s arrival he threw a bottle with a letter from the steamboat\, and it washed up there. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026\, from 12:00 until about 16:00\, broadcast live from 12:00\nWhere: The steamboat moors at the Loswal on the Maaskade in Grave\, after which Sinterklaas parades through the historic centre to the Markt\nTickets: free to watch; on TV via NPO Zapp on NPO 3\nGetting there: Grave has no train station\, so check 9292 for buses from Nijmegen or Cuijk closer to the date.\n\nGood to know: expect road closures\, parking bans and big crowds in this small town\, so check the Land van Cuijk municipality site before you travel. For most families the TV broadcast\, with the Sinterklaasjournaal running from Monday 9 November\, is the main event. \nNew to all this? Read Sinterklaas explained for South Africans.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/national-sinterklaas-arrival-2026-in-grave/
LOCATION:Grave town centre\, Grave\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:Garmin Zevenheuvelenloop
DESCRIPTION:The Garmin Zevenheuvelenloop is a 15 km road race through the wooded hills between Nijmegen and Groesbeek. It claims the most beautiful course in the Netherlands and\, with genuine climbs in a flat country\, it is certainly one of the most characterful. Elite fields regularly produce world class times here. \nThe 41st edition is sold out\, as is the Saturday evening Zevenheuvelennacht\, though resale bibs sometimes appear via Atleta. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026 (Zevenheuvelennacht\, 19:00) and Sunday 15 November 2026 (Zevenheuvelenloop from 13:00\, in waves)\nWhere: Start and finish on the Van Schaeck Mathonsingel\, Nijmegen\nDistances: 15 km (Sunday)\, 7 km night run (Saturday)\, plus a business run and a mini run for children\nTickets: Sold out. Zevenheuvelennacht was €24.95 (€10 under 18); check the official resale option\nGetting there: Train to Nijmegen (about 1 hour 30 minutes from Amsterdam). The start is a few minutes’ walk from the station\n\nGood to know: Spectators get the best view on the climbs near Groesbeek\, and the atmosphere there is superb. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/garmin-zevenheuvelenloop/
LOCATION:Groesbeekseweg\, Van Schaeck Mathonsingel\, Nijmegen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084338Z
CREATED:20260929T084338Z
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SUMMARY:63rd Mega Record & CD Fair
DESCRIPTION:Record Planet calls this the world’s largest record and CD fair\, and at nearly two football fields of stands in the Brabanthallen\, with dealers from around 30 countries\, it is hard to argue. The 63rd edition runs over a full weekend\, which is just as well: one day is rarely enough. \nSerious collectors go on Saturday morning for first pick; casual browsers can take it easier on Sunday. Expect everything from rare pressings and box sets to crates of cheap CDs. \n\nWhen: Saturday 14 November 2026\, 09:00 to 17:00\, and Sunday 15 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, 5222 AK ‘s-Hertogenbosch\nTickets: Online: €12.50 for one day\, €22.50 for the weekend; at the door €15 and €25. Children up to 15 enter free with an adult\nGetting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about an hour; a free shuttle runs from the back of ‘s-Hertogenbosch station\, or walk about 20 minutes\n\nGood to know: Buy online to save a few euros\, and pace yourself: the hall is huge. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/63rd-mega-record-cd-fair/
LOCATION:Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ’s-Hertogenbosch\, 5222 AK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260929T085625Z
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SUMMARY:Chocolademelkloop Bilthoven
DESCRIPTION:The Chocolademelkloop in Bilthoven is a friendly family run through the Leyense Bos\, mostly on unpaved forest paths. Nobody is chasing records: you get a medal\, a cup of hot chocolate and a Sinterklaas party at the finish\, and Pieten join in the fun. \nIt is a lovely first race for children\, and parents with a 5 km entry can run the 1 or 2 km with their kids at no extra cost. \n\nWhen: Sunday 15 November 2026. 1 km at 11:00\, 2 km at 11:20\, 5 km at 11:45\, prize draw at 12:30\nWhere: De Werkplaats Kindergemeenschap\, Bilthoven\nDistances: 1 km and 2 km family runs\, 5 km forest run\nTickets: 5 km €9; registration open online until 31 October\nGetting there: Train to Bilthoven (via Utrecht Centraal)\, then a walk of about 15 minutes to the event grounds\n\nGood to know: The 5 km is untimed\, so bring your own watch or Strava if you care about the clock. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/chocolademelkloop-bilthoven/
LOCATION:Bilthoven\, Bilthoven\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261012T124839Z
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SUMMARY:Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:A day after the national arrival\, Sinterklaas makes his own entrance in the capital. The Amsterdam intocht is a big family day out: the Sint arrives by boat\, then parades through the city centre on his white horse\, followed by floats\, marching bands and a lot of excited children waving carrots and drawings. 2026 is the 88th edition. \nIf you have small children\, or just want to understand why your Dutch colleagues start talking about pepernoten in November\, this is the easiest way to see the tradition up close. \n\nWhen: Sunday 15 November 2026\, roughly 10:00 to 15:30\nWhere: Amsterdam city centre. The I amsterdam listing gives the usual pattern: by steamboat along the Amstel from the Omval to the Scheepvaartmuseum\, where he gets the key to the city\, then on horseback from the Waterlooplein via Rembrandtplein\, Utrechtsestraat and Weteringschans to a party on the Leidseplein. The official site still has to confirm the 2026 route\nTickets: free\nGetting there: take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and walk or tram to the route; roads in the centre are closed for the parade.\n\nGood to know: arrive early for a spot where little ones can actually see\, and bring snacks and warm layers. Check the official site for the route. \nNew to all this? Read Sinterklaas explained for South Africans.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/sinterklaas-arrival-in-amsterdam-2026/
LOCATION:Amsterdam city centre\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261012T125259Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Efteling 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Efteling is the Netherlands’ much-loved fairytale theme park\, and in winter it is arguably at its most magical. Paths glow with lights\, Christmas trees appear around the park\, and the Warme Winter Weide becomes a winter garden with festive entertainment and plenty of warming food and drink. \nThe roller coasters\, including Baron 1898\, keep running when the weather allows\, so the thrill seekers in the family will not be bored either. \n\nWhen: Monday 16 November 2026 to Sunday 31 January 2027\nWhere: Efteling\, Europalaan 1\, Kaatsheuvel\nTickets: Book a dated ticket online; check the official site for prices and opening times\, which vary by day\nGetting there: Buses 300\, 301 and 136 run from ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg stations to the Efteling stop\n\nGood to know: Stay until dark for the lights\, and dress for a long\, cold day outdoors. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/winter-efteling-2026-2027/
LOCATION:Efteling\, Europalaan 1\, Kaatsheuvel\, 5171 KW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T085148Z
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SUMMARY:Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Heroes Dutch Comic Con is the biggest comic con in the country\, and its winter edition packs the Jaarbeurs with celebrity guests\, comic artists\, cosplayers\, gaming\, merch stalls and more superhero capes than you knew existed. If you have only ever seen comic cons on YouTube\, this is the one to try. \nIt gets busy\, so treat it like a festival: pick the panels or photo ops you care about and wander the rest. \n\nWhen: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026\, 10:00 to 18:00 (VIP entry from 09:00)\nWhere: Jaarbeurs Utrecht\, Jaarbeursplein 15\, Utrecht\nTickets: Regular tickets have sold out; late tickets went on sale on 25 September. Adult day tickets €37\, children 6 to 12 €27\, under 6 free\, weekend €65\, VIP from €145\, plus a service fee. Tickets are mobile only\nGetting there: The Jaarbeurs is next to Utrecht Centraal; direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about 30 minutes\n\nGood to know: Children under 13 must be with an adult\, and you can reserve a locker in advance for your coat and shopping. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/heroes-dutch-comic-con-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Jaarbeurs Utrecht\, Jaarbeursplein 15\, Utrecht\, 3521 AM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Pop Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084339Z
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SUMMARY:Platenbeurs Hilversum
DESCRIPTION:Hilversum is the home of Dutch broadcasting\, so it is fitting that it hosts one of the country’s bigger record fairs. The XXL Platenbeurs fills the Dudok Arena with around 300 metres of tables: LPs\, singles\, CDs\, posters and coloured vinyl\, from metal and rock to soul\, hip-hop and jazz. \nDealers come from the Netherlands and neighbouring countries\, so there is a healthy mix of bargains and proper collector’s items. \n\nWhen: Sunday 22 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Dudok Arena\, Arena 303\, 1213 NW Hilversum\nTickets: €5\, available online via platenbeurs.nl\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal reach Hilversum in about 25 minutes; change to a Sprinter for the one-stop hop to Hilversum Sportpark\, a short walk from the arena\n\nGood to know: Sprinters to Hilversum Sportpark run less often on Sundays\, so check the NS app before you set off. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/platenbeurs-hilversum/
LOCATION:Dudok Arena\, Arena 303\, Hilversum\, 1213 NW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260929T084759Z
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SUMMARY:Castle Christmas Fair Santpoort
DESCRIPTION:Right on our doorstep\, the Castle Christmas Fair fills the grand country house and grounds of Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg in Santpoort with a Christmas and lifestyle market. It leans more towards style than sausages: winter fashion\, interior ideas\, gifts and decorations\, with live performances and plenty of food and drink to keep you going. The estate on the edge of the dunes is lovely in the dark with the lights on\, which makes the evening ticket a smart choice. \n\nWhen: Tuesday 24 November to Sunday 29 November 2026. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 22:00\, Sunday 11:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg\, Duin- en Kruidbergerweg 60\, Santpoort-Noord (for sat nav the organisers use Velserenderlaan 2\, Santpoort-Zuid)\nTickets: Online €12.50 (Tuesday to Thursday) or €14.50 (Friday to Sunday) for adults\, €9.50 for children aged 7 to 14 or evening entry from 18:00\, family ticket €39.50. At the door €17.75 for adults.\nGetting there: Train or bus to Santpoort Noord station\, then walk to the estate. Parking is €9.50 when booked online.\n\nGood to know: Buy online to save a few euros\, and there is lit bicycle parking by the entrance if you cycle over from Haarlem. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/castle-christmas-fair-santpoort/
LOCATION:Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg\, Duin- en Kruidbergerweg 60\, Santpoort-Noord\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20261012T124802Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Amsterdam Light Festival marks its 15th edition this winter with a brand new route of light artworks by local and international artists\, reflected in the canals of the city centre. It is one of the best reasons to head into Amsterdam on a dark December evening\, and a fine way to see the city in a completely different light. \n\nWhen: Thursday 26 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027\, every evening\nWhere: Along the canals of Amsterdam city centre; the full route is published closer to the opening\nWalking: The artworks are freely accessible\, so you can walk the route yourself for free. Paid extras include app based walks (Light Walk\, Kids Walk and a Foodwalk) and guided tours.\nBy boat: Canal cruises pass the artworks from the water\, for example with Stromma from €22.75 for about 75 minutes\, departing near Amsterdam Centraal between 16:30 and 21:30\nTickets: Official cruise and walk tickets have been on sale since 1 October 2026\nGetting there: Direct trains from Haarlem and Zandvoort to Amsterdam Centraal\, and the canals are a short walk away\n\nGood to know: Book cruises early for weekends and the Christmas holidays. If you walk\, dress warmly and bring gloves\, because the wind off the canals is no joke. \nSurvive the dark months: My first Dutch winter guide.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/amsterdam-light-festival/
LOCATION:Amsterdam city center\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T085231Z
CREATED:20260929T085231Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to The Hague: Newcomers Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Hague International Centre runs regular welcome events for new arrivals\, and this edition is a pub quiz at The Fiddler\, run together with At Home Abroad. It falls on Praat Nederlands Day\, so expect a few Dutch language challenges mixed in with the practical information about life in the city. \nIt is a low pressure way to meet other people who have also just worked out what a BSN is\, and to pick up tips from people who know the region. Snacks and drinks are included. \n\nWhen: Thursday 26 November 2026\, doors 17:30\, programme 18:00 to 20:30\nWhere: The Fiddler\, Riviervismarkt 1\, Den Haag\nTickets: Free\, but everyone (including children) must register individually via the online form\nGetting there: About a 10 minute walk from Den Haag Centraal\n\nGood to know: Photos and video are taken on the night\, so tell the organisers in advance or at the door if you would rather not be in them. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/welcome-to-the-hague-newcomers-evening/
LOCATION:The Fiddler\, Riviervismarkt 1\, Den Haag\, 2513 AM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Expos
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20261012T124759Z
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SUMMARY:Record Store Day Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:Record Store Day is not only an April thing. On Black Friday\, independent record shops that take part in Record Store Day release a batch of limited vinyl: coloured pressings\, reissues and special editions you will not find in the big online stores. \nIn the Netherlands it works like the spring edition: stock is limited\, reservations are generally not possible and it is first come\, first served\, so fans queue outside their favourite shop. The 2026 release list is now out\, with titles such as Florence + The Machine’s Everybody Scream (Chamber Version)\, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Live at Tower Theatre Philly 1975\, Prince’s 3121 Las Vegas Live and KATSEYE’s The Dance Breaks. Check the Dutch site for the full list\, as not every title reaches every country. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November 2026 (Black Friday)\, during shop opening hours\nWhere: Participating independent record shops across the Netherlands\nTickets: No tickets; you pay for the records\nGetting there: Use the store locator on the Record Store Day NL site to find your nearest participating shop\n\nGood to know: Some shops open earlier than usual on the day\, so check your local shop’s socials for opening times and queue tips. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/record-store-day-black-friday/
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20261012T124800Z
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SUMMARY:Fjoertoer Egmond
DESCRIPTION:Fjoertoer Egmond is an evening walk through the dunes\, beach and village of Egmond aan Zee\, lit by light art\, fire and music. Every walker gets an LED cap\, and on a cold\, clear November night it is one of the most atmospheric walks in the country. \nThe 12th edition runs with a Fjoer World Toer theme\, turning the route into a journey through themed destinations. Around 14\,000 walkers have already signed up and the organisers say only a few places are left\, so book now if you want in. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026. Group starts 16:00 to 19:00 on Friday and 16:00 to 19:30 on Saturday; finishes 19:00 to 23:00\nWhere: Start on the parking deck of Hotel Zuiderduin\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee; finish at Boulevard Zuid\nDistances: 6 km (Family Fjoertoer)\, 12\, 16 or 20 km\nTickets: €18 (6 km) to €34 (20 km)\, with member discounts. Only a few places left\, register online\nGetting there: Train to Alkmaar\, then bus 165 to Egmond aan Zee\, a short walk to Hotel Zuiderduin\n\nGood to know: Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes; parts of the route cross sand and beach in the dark. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/fjoertoer-egmond/
LOCATION:Egmond aan Zee\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260929T084601Z
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SUMMARY:Warandeloop
DESCRIPTION:The Warandeloop in Tilburg is one of the country’s classic cross country races\, held in the Oude Warande woods. This year it hosts the Dutch cross country championships (NK Cross)\, so you can watch the country’s best runners tear through the mud a few metres away. \nIt is far from elite only: there is an evening urban run\, walks\, a recreational cross and races for children\, with around 5\,000 participants over the weekend. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November (Warande by Night 19:30)\, Saturday 28 November (walks from 09:30\, youth races\, recreational cross 12:46\, school races from 13:35) and Sunday 29 November 2026 (Masters and NK Cross from 09:45\, business run 14:50)\nWhere: Oude Warande (Stadsbos 013)\, Warandelaan 2\, Tilburg\nDistances: Night run 4 or 8 km\, walks 2.5 to 15 km\, recreational cross 5\,625 m\, business run 5 or 10 km\, NK races up to about 8 km\nTickets: Walks €8.50\, recreational cross €15.50 (€17 from 21 November)\, night run €26 to €28.50\nGetting there: Train to Tilburg Universiteit station\, then a short walk to the Oude Warande\n\nGood to know: Cross country means mud: bring spare shoes and a bag for the dirty ones. \nMore races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/warandeloop/
LOCATION:Oude Warande\, Warandelaan 2\, Tilburg\, 5037 AB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Running
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260929T084814Z
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SUMMARY:Magisch Maastricht
DESCRIPTION:Maastricht does Christmas with a southern flair\, and Magisch Maastricht on the Vrijthof is the heart of it. The city’s grand main square fills with market stalls\, thousands of lights\, a Ferris wheel\, an indoor ice rink\, a carousel and an Alpine hut for mulled wine\, all framed by the Sint Servaas basilica and Sint Jan’s church. Combine it with a wander through the old town and a proper Limburg vlaai and you have a very good weekend. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November to Sunday 27 December 2026. Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 00:00\, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 01:00. The non food market closes at 22:00 and attractions at 23:00. Shorter hours on 24 and 25 December.\nWhere: Vrijthof\, Maastricht city centre\nTickets: Free entry; skating\, the Ferris wheel and rides are paid separately\nGetting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastricht take about 2.5 hours\, then it is roughly a 15 minute walk across the Maas to the Vrijthof\n\nGood to know: Weekends get very busy\, so visit on a weekday afternoon if you can\, and go up the Ferris wheel after dark for the best views. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/magisch-maastricht/
LOCATION:Vrijthof\, Vrijthof\, Maastricht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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SUMMARY:Winterstad Groningen
DESCRIPTION:Groningen turns its Grote Markt into Winterstad for over five weeks\, and it is one of the biggest winter setups in the north. Previous editions brought an ice rink lit up in the evenings\, a Ferris wheel\, a Christmas market with gifts and treats\, a Christmas train ride and a winter café with live music\, with plenty of glühwein\, hot chocolate and bratwurst to go around. With a student population keeping the city lively\, it makes a fun\, unpretentious winter day trip. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (dates as registered with the Gemeente Groningen)\nWhere: Grote Markt\, Groningen city centre\nTickets: The square is free to visit; skating and rides are paid. Check the official site for opening hours and prices closer to the date.\nGetting there: Direct trains run from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen in about 2 hours 15 minutes\, then it is around a 15 minute walk to the Grote Markt\n\nGood to know: Bring gloves if you plan to skate\, and time your visit for the evening when the lights are at their best. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/winterstad-groningen/
LOCATION:City centre\, Grote Markt\, Groningen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261203T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125302Z
CREATED:20261012T125302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125302Z
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SUMMARY:dé Winterfair 2026 (formerly Margriet Winter Fair)
DESCRIPTION:For years the Margriet Winter Fair was a fixture of the Dutch run-up to Christmas\, and it lives on as dé Winterfair at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. Over a week\, the halls fill with stalls of Christmas decorations\, gifts\, fashion\, home goods and seasonal food\, plus demonstrations and entertainment. \nIt is busy\, sparkly and very Dutch\, and a good place to tick off a lot of Christmas shopping in one go. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 November to Thursday 3 December 2026\, 10:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ‘s-Hertogenbosch\nTickets: Buy online via the official site; check there for prices and discounts\nGetting there: About a 15-minute walk from ‘s-Hertogenbosch station\n\nGood to know: Weekdays are calmer than the weekend\, and a sturdy shopping bag is a must. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/de-winterfair-2026-formerly-margriet-winter-fair/
LOCATION:Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 2\, ’s-Hertogenbosch\, 5222 AK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261128T230000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125305Z
CREATED:20261012T125305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125305Z
UID:1114-1795795200-1795906800@borderlinederanged.com
SUMMARY:Not Your Average Winefestival 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the name suggests\, this is a wine festival for people who like wine but not wine snobbery. Over two evenings at Kanaal30\, a former industrial venue on the canal in Utrecht\, you can taste your way around a range of producers in a casual\, sociable setting. \nIt is a good one to do with a group of friends before the December madness kicks in. \n\nWhen: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026\, 16:00 to 23:00\nWhere: Kanaal30\, Kanaalweg 30\, 3526 KM Utrecht\nTickets: Day ticket €15; a Friends ticket for five people costs €75\nGetting there: Kanaal30 is about 2 km west of Utrecht Centraal; walk\, cycle or plan a bus on 9292.nl\n\nGood to know: Eat something first\, and take the train home rather than the car. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/not-your-average-winefestival-2026/
LOCATION:Kanaal30\, Kanaalweg 30\, Utrecht\, 3526 KM\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084425Z
CREATED:20260929T084425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084425Z
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SUMMARY:Platenbeurs Haarlem
DESCRIPTION:Our local fair. The XXL Platenbeurs Haarlem takes over the Kennemer Sportcenter in Haarlem-Noord with about 250 metres of tables full of LPs\, singles and CDs across every genre\, brought in by Variaworld’s regular dealers. \nComing nearly two months after the Haarlem Vinyl Festival\, it is a good chance to fill the gaps in your collection before the Christmas lists come out\, and it sits comfortably within a bike ride of Zandvoort\, Heemstede and Bloemendaal. \n\nWhen: Sunday 29 November 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Sporthal Kennemer Sportcenter\, IJsbaanlaan 4A\, 2024 AV Haarlem\nTickets: €5\, available online via platenbeurs.nl\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal reach Haarlem in about 15 minutes; the sports centre is a short bus or bike ride north of Haarlem station\n\nGood to know: There is free parking right outside\, handy if you plan to buy more than you can carry on a bike. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/platenbeurs-haarlem/
LOCATION:Kennemer Sporthal\, IJsbaanlaan 4A\, Haarlem\, 2024 AV\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261206T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125613Z
CREATED:20261012T125613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125613Z
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SUMMARY:WielerZesdaagse Rotterdam 2026
DESCRIPTION:The six day race is a gloriously old-fashioned mix of track cycling\, music and beer. Riders race in pairs around a steep wooden track for six evenings\, with points\, sprints and madison relays deciding the winners\, while the crowd in the infield eats\, drinks and sings along. \nRotterdam’s version has moved from its traditional January slot to the start of December\, which makes it a handy pre-Christmas night out with colleagues or friends. You do not need to understand the scoring to enjoy the speed and the atmosphere. \n\nWhen: Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 December 2026. Sessions start at 19:00 from Tuesday to Friday\, 15:30 on Saturday and 13:00 on Sunday.\nWhere: Ahoy Arena\, Rotterdam Ahoy\nTickets: from €15 via Ticketmaster\, with parking sold separately\nGetting there: from Rotterdam Centraal take metro D or E to Zuidplein\, then walk a few minutes to Ahoy.\n\nGood to know: evening sessions run late\, so check the last trains home before you settle in. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/wielerzesdaagse-rotterdam-2026/
LOCATION:Rotterdam Ahoy\, Ahoyweg 10\, Rotterdam\, 3084 BD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Sport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20260929T084855Z
CREATED:20260929T084855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084855Z
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SUMMARY:Royal Christmas Fair Den Haag
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Christmas Fair takes over the Lange Voorhout\, the stately tree lined avenue in the heart of The Hague\, for three weeks of wooden Christmas houses\, thousands of LED lights\, open fires and mulled wine. There are choirs\, storytellers\, music and activities for children\, and Santa himself pops by on most days. It is one of the prettiest markets in the country\, it is free\, and it sits within walking distance of the station\, which makes it an easy evening trip. \n\nWhen: Thursday 3 December to Wednesday 23 December 2026\, daily 12:00 to 21:00\nWhere: Lange Voorhout\, Den Haag city centre\nTickets: Free entry\nGetting there: About a 10 to 15 minute walk from Den Haag Centraal. Direct trains run from Haarlem and Amsterdam Centraal.\n\nGood to know: Go just after dark on a weekday for the lights without the weekend crush\, and combine it with a stroll along the nearby Denneweg for dinner. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/royal-christmas-fair-den-haag/
LOCATION:Lange Voorhout\, Lange Voorhout\, Den Haag\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261012T125601Z
CREATED:20261012T125601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125601Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Speed Skating World Cup Heerenveen 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you have never seen speed skating in the Netherlands\, Thialf is where it makes sense. The Dutch treat this sport the way South Africans treat rugby\, and a World Cup weekend in Heerenveen means a packed stand\, a brass band and a lot of orange. \nThe third World Cup round of the 2026/27 season lands on the Sinterklaas weekend\, so expect a few Pieten in the crowd too. Even if you cannot name a single skater\, the noise when a Dutch rider hits the final straight is worth the trip north. \n\nWhen: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026\nWhere: Thialf\, Pim Mulierlaan 1\, Heerenveen\nTickets: sold through schaatsen.nl\, check the official site for prices and session times\nGetting there: trains run to Heerenveen station\, about 2 km from the rink\, with local buses and taxis for the last stretch.\n\nGood to know: the ice hall is cold\, so bring a warm layer and a hat even though you are indoors. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/isu-speed-skating-world-cup-heerenveen-2026/
LOCATION:Thialf\, Pim Mulierlaan 1\, Heerenveen\, 8443 DA\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Sport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20260929T084855Z
CREATED:20260929T084855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084855Z
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SUMMARY:Bourtange Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Bourtange is a perfectly restored star shaped fortress village near the German border\, and at Christmas its bastions\, bridges and cobbled squares glow with thousands of lights. Almost 100 stalls spread across the squares and ramparts\, with choirs and performers\, mulled wine and hot chocolate. It is a proper storybook setting and a lovely reason to see a corner of the country most people never visit. \n\nWhen: Weekends only: 5 and 6\, 12 and 13\, 19 and 20 December 2026. Saturdays 11:00 to 21:00\, Sundays 11:00 to 18:00\nWhere: Vesting Bourtange\, Willem Lodewijkstraat\, 9545 PA Bourtange (Groningen)\nTickets: €4.50 online or €5 at the gate; children up to 5 free\nGetting there: Public transport is limited this far east\, so plan your route on 9292.nl. Most visitors drive\, and parking is free.\n\nGood to know: Dogs are not allowed during the market. Saturday evenings are the most atmospheric\, but also the busiest\, so it is worth making a weekend of it. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/bourtange-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Vesting Bourtange\, Willem Lodewijkstraat\, Bourtange\, 9545 PA\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084426Z
CREATED:20260929T084426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084426Z
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SUMMARY:XXL Platenbeurs Groningen
DESCRIPTION:Groningen’s XXL fair moves into MartiniPlaza\, the city’s big events centre\, for a Saturday of serious digging. The spring edition drew more than 45 dealers from the Netherlands\, Belgium\, Germany and England\, with over 150\,000 LPs\, singles\, CDs\, DVDs and Blu-rays between them\, plus a K-pop section. \nVariaworld also runs a record shop in Groningen\, so the fair has become a regular fixture in the north. A nice excuse for a weekend in one of the country’s liveliest student cities. \n\nWhen: Saturday 5 December 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: MartiniPlaza\, Leonard Springerlaan 2\, 9727 KB Groningen\nTickets: Sold online and at the door; children under 12 have entered free at previous editions. Check platenbeurs.nl for the current price\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about 2 hours 15 minutes; get off at Groningen Europapark\, the station closest to MartiniPlaza\n\nGood to know: It is Sinterklaas evening\, so if you are shopping for someone else\, this is your last chance. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/xxl-platenbeurs-groningen/
LOCATION:MartiniPlaza\, Leonard Springerlaan 2\, Groningen\, 9727 KB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125306Z
CREATED:20261012T125306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125306Z
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SUMMARY:Flea Market EXPO Greater Amsterdam (December 2026)
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest indoor flea markets in the region happens right on Haarlem’s doorstep. EXPO Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen fills its halls with around 500 stalls of second-hand furniture\, vintage clothing\, records\, toys\, crockery and the usual glorious junk. The December edition is a one-day Sunday market\, handy for quirky second-hand Christmas presents. \nBecause it is indoors\, it is a solid rainy-day plan\, and serious bargain hunters arrive at opening time. \n\nWhen: Sunday 6 December 2026\, 09:00 to 16:00\nWhere: EXPO Greater Amsterdam\, Stelling 1\, 2141 SB Vijfhuizen\nTickets: Adults €6\, children up to and including 12 free (October 2026 prices; check the site for later dates)\nGetting there: Easiest by car or bike from Haarlem\, and parking is free; by public transport\, plan your route on 9292.nl\n\nGood to know: Bring cash as well as a card\, and a big bag. \nPlanning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/flea-market-expo-greater-amsterdam-december-2026/
LOCATION:Expo Greater Amsterdam\, Stelling 1\, Vijfhuizen\, 2141 SB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084427Z
CREATED:20260929T084427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084427Z
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SUMMARY:Platenbeurs Leiden
DESCRIPTION:Leiden’s record fair takes place in Zaal Scheltema\, part of the Scheltema complex on the Marktsteeg in the old city centre\, a cultural venue with a theatre hall\, foyer and café. Variaworld’s dealers fill the hall with LPs\, singles and CDs across the genres. \nIt is an easy trip from Haarlem or Amsterdam and pairs well with a canal-side stroll\, or a coffee in one of the city’s many student cafés. \n\nWhen: Sunday 6 December 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nWhere: Zaal Scheltema\, Marktsteeg 1\, 2312 CS Leiden\nTickets: Tickets are available online via platenbeurs.nl; check the site for the price\nGetting there: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about 35 minutes\, and from Haarlem around 20 to 25 minutes; Scheltema is roughly a 15-minute walk from Leiden Centraal\n\nGood to know: Bring cash as well as a card for the smaller dealers. \nMore record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/platenbeurs-leiden/
LOCATION:Zaal Scheltema\, Marktsteeg 1\, Leiden\, 2312 CS\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Record Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261213T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T125355Z
CREATED:20261012T125355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125355Z
UID:1118-1796904000-1797192000@borderlinederanged.com
SUMMARY:Decembermarkt Dordrecht 2026 (Dordtse Decemberdagen)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n\nWhen: 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\nWhere: Grotekerksbuurt and Groenmarkt area\, Dordrecht city centre\nTickets: Free entry\nGetting there: Direct intercity trains run to Dordrecht from Haarlem\, Leiden and Rotterdam; the market is a 15-minute walk from the station\n\nGood to know: Combine it with a stroll along the old harbours\, which are lovely after dark. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/decembermarkt-dordrecht-2026-dordtse-decemberdagen/
LOCATION:Historic city centre\, around the Grote Kerk\, Dordrecht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20261012T125401Z
CREATED:20261012T125401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125401Z
UID:1124-1796947200-1797033599@borderlinederanged.com
SUMMARY:Gouda bij Kaarslicht 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gouda bij Kaarslicht is one of the loveliest winter traditions in the country. On the second Friday of December\, the historic centre of the cheese city puts its faith in candles: thousands of them light up the windows around the Markt\, and a giant Christmas tree is lit in front of the Gothic town hall. \nThere is a full-day programme for all ages\, and the highlight is the tree ceremony at 19:00\, with carols and a big crowd. The 2026 programme may be adjusted because of renovation work on the town hall. \n\nWhen: Friday 11 December 2026\, with the tree ceremony at 19:00\nWhere: Historic centre of Gouda\, around the Markt\nTickets: Free\nGetting there: Direct trains run to Gouda from Utrecht\, Rotterdam and Den Haag; the Markt is a 10-minute walk from the station\n\nGood to know: Get there well before 19:00 for a good spot near the tree\, and wrap up warm. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/gouda-bij-kaarslicht-2026/
LOCATION:Markt\, Gouda city centre\, Gouda\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260929T084857Z
CREATED:20260929T084857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T084857Z
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SUMMARY:Kerstmarkt Haarlem
DESCRIPTION:Haarlem’s Christmas market is one of the biggest in the country and\, being our local\, one of our favourites. Nearly 350 stalls spread across 12 spots in the old centre\, from the Grote Markt around the Sint Bavo church to Klokhuisplein\, Koningstraat and the Grote Houtstraat. Expect gifts\, crafts\, food and drink\, and a busy entertainment programme\, especially at the weekend. It gets packed\, but the historic streets and lights make it worth the elbowing. \n\nWhen: Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026. Friday and Saturday 10:30 to 20:00\, Sunday 10:30 to 19:00\nWhere: Grote Markt and surrounding streets\, Haarlem city centre\nTickets: Free entry\nGetting there: Walk about 10 minutes from Haarlem station to the Grote Markt. Direct trains run from Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort.\n\nGood to know: Friday daytime is the calmest. Download the official Christmas market app for the map and programme\, and leave the car at home. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/kerstmarkt-haarlem/
LOCATION:Grote Markt\, Haarlem\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261012T125358Z
CREATED:20261012T125358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T125358Z
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SUMMARY:WinterWelVaart Groningen 2026
DESCRIPTION:WinterWelVaart is one of the most charming winter events in the north: a fleet of historic ships moors up in Groningen’s A-kwartier\, the old quarter around the A-kerk\, and the quay turns into a Christmas market with lights\, music and stories from Groningen’s maritime past. \n2026 is the 19th edition\, and smaller spin-off editions run in Slochteren and other towns in the province the following weekend. \n\nWhen: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026\nWhere: A-kwartier\, Groningen city centre\nTickets: Check the official site for times and any entry fee closer to the date\nGetting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take a little over two hours; the A-kwartier is about a 15-minute walk from Groningen station\n\nGood to know: Make a weekend of it and combine it with Winterstad Groningen. \nMore Christmas markets: Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2026.
URL:https://borderlinederanged.com/event/winterwelvaart-groningen-2026/
LOCATION:A-kwartier\, Groningen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Markets
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