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Leiden Christmas Market (Leidse Kerstmarkt)

Hooglandse Kerkgracht, Hooglandse Kerkplein & Nieuwstraat · Leiden, Netherlands
Season11 December – 20 December 2026
Todayclosed
Entrysee official website
Whereoutdoors

About

Leiden's Christmas market fills the picturesque area around the Hooglandse Kerk in the historic centre. It opens over two long weekends, with a Monday-to-Wednesday break in between. Stalls sell gifts, decorations and winter treats in a nostalgic setting. It is part of the Winter Wonder Weken, which also include a floating ice rink on the Nieuwe Rijn. Leiden Centraal is a 10–15 minute walk away.

Opening hours

Mondayclosed
Tuesdayclosed
Wednesdayclosed
Thursday12:00–21:00
Friday12:00–21:00
Saturday12:00–21:00
Sundayclosed
  • Sun 13 December — 13:00–21:00. Sunday
  • Mon 14 December — closed
  • Tue 15 December — closed
  • Wed 16 December — closed
  • Sun 20 December — 13:00–18:00. Last day, early close

Parking

  • Parkeergarage Lammermarkt
  • P+R P+R Haagweg (gratis pendelbus) — Navette gratuite vers le centre.

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