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Lumina Rolduc light trail at Rolduc AbbeyRododendron at nl.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
opens Fri 11 December, 18:00

Lumina Rolduc light trail at Rolduc Abbey

Abdij Rolduc · Kerkrade, Netherlands
Season11 December – 3 January 2027
Todayclosed
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Adult (17+) €18.50, child 4–16 €9.50, 3 and under free, plus an online service fee. Entry + buffet: €44.95 per person (Thu–Sat).

About the event

Right on the German border, Rolduc Abbey in Kerkrade is one of the largest monastic complexes in the Netherlands. For this second edition a new light route runs through the courtyards and gardens, with projections on the facades and light artworks. Allow about an hour's walk. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays you can book entry combined with a stamppot (Dutch mash) buffet. Tip: the abbey car park is large and free, but buy your tickets online in advance.

Season calendar

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Opening hours

Daily 6–9 pm. The organiser lists no closures on 24, 25 or 31 December and no last-entry time; check when booking.

Monday18:00–21:00
Tuesday18:00–21:00
Wednesday18:00–21:00
Thursday18:00–21:00
Friday18:00–21:00
Saturday18:00–21:00
Sunday18:00–21:00

Combine with

Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.

Wintertijd HeerlenKleon3 · CC BY-SA 4.0hours not confirmed yet

Wintertijd Heerlen

Heerlen, Netherlands 10 December – 3 January ≈ 7 km

Winter village on two squares in central Heerlen: ice rink, ice slide, curling, a winter café and a winter market on some Sundays.

free entry
Aachen Christmas MarketJorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0opens Fri 20 November, 11:00

Aachen Christmas Market

Aachen, Germany 20 November – 23 December ≈ 10 km

Aachen's big Christmas market wraps around the cathedral and town hall, with the famous Printen gingerbread and stalls tucked into the old-town lanes.

free entry Umweltzone
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