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Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
A Christmas market underground in the marl passages of the Gemeentegrot: sheltered from the weather, with timed tickets.
opens Sat 14 November, 19:30
Valkenburg Christmas Parade (Landal Christmas Parade)
Parade route, start Dr. Erensstraat (via Th. Dorrenplein to Grotestraat Centrum) · Valkenburg, NetherlandsSeason14 November – 30 December 2026
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Entryfree
Whereoutdoors
Watching from the public areas is free. In Berkelstraat and Grotestraat Centrum only from terraces booked in advance.
About the event
The parade is part of Kerststad Valkenburg, the Christmas season of this small town in South Limburg. The lit floats set off in Dr. Erensstraat and roll via Th. Dorrenplein, Gosewijnstraat, Walramplein, Hovetstraat and Berkelstraat to Grotestraat Centrum. On Saturdays it starts at 7.30 pm, on Wednesdays at 7 pm. In Berkelstraat and Grotestraat Centrum you can only watch from terraces booked in advance; everyone else is directed to the public viewing areas. Tip: pick a Wednesday if you can and come by train or with the Park & Train deal from Heerlen, as the centre fills up fast on Saturdays.
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Opening hours
Parades on Saturdays 14, 21, 28 November, 12 and 19 December (7.30 pm) and Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 December (7 pm). No parade on 5 or 26 December. Duration not published; the end time shown is an estimate (start + 2 h).
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | 19:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | closed |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | 19:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | closed |
- Sat 5 December — closed. No parade (Sinterklaas eve).
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
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Aachen Christmas Market
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