Weekendo
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
Underground Christmas market in the passages of the Fluweelengrot beneath Valkenburg castle ruins, with timed tickets.
Christmas markets in Dutch Limburg 2026
6 Christmas markets in Dutch Limburg in the 2026 season, in 4 towns and villages. For each one: dates, opening hours, entry and map, from official sources.
This weekend
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
A Christmas market underground in the marl passages of the Gemeentegrot: sheltered from the weather, with timed tickets.
opens Fri 13 November, 12:00
WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg
New open-air Christmas market on the Walramplein, the heart of Christmas Town Valkenburg, with the illuminated parade on set evenings.
All markets
6 markets
opens Fri 13 November, 11:00
Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
Underground Christmas market in the passages of the Fluweelengrot beneath Valkenburg castle ruins, with timed tickets.
Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
A Christmas market underground in the marl passages of the Gemeentegrot: sheltered from the weather, with timed tickets.
opens Fri 13 November, 12:00
WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg
New open-air Christmas market on the Walramplein, the heart of Christmas Town Valkenburg, with the illuminated parade on set evenings.
Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof)
The big winter village on the Vrijthof: chalets, a Ferris wheel, a covered ice rink and bars that stay open late.
opens Thu 10 December, 16:00
Winterburg Nijmegen
New winter festival in the Kronenburgerpark with a Christmas market, ice rink and music, 10–27 December; small entry fee.
hours not confirmed yet
Wintertijd Heerlen
Winter village on two squares in central Heerlen: ice rink, ice slide, curling, a winter café and a winter market on some Sundays.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Christmas market in Dutch Limburg?
WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg — Valkenburg, 13 November – 3 January.
Which markets are open this weekend?
Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg); Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg); WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg.
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 3 of 6 have free entry, for example WinterGlow – Christmas Town Valkenburg, Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof), Wintertijd Heerlen.
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