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Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
Underground Christmas market in the passages of the Fluweelengrot beneath Valkenburg castle ruins, with timed tickets.
opens Fri 27 November, 12:00
Magisch Maastricht (Vrijthof)
Vrijthof · Maastricht, NetherlandsSeason27 November – 27 December 2026
Todayclosed
Entryfree
Whereoutdoors
About
For a month, Maastricht's grandest square, between the Basilica of St Servatius and St John's Church, becomes a winter village. Browse the Christmas chalets, ride the Ferris wheel or skate on a covered rink of around 1,000 m². In the evening the focus shifts to the bars and food stalls, which stay open until midnight (1 am at weekends). Note that the non-food stalls close at 10 pm and the rides at 11 pm. Come on a weekday or during the day to avoid the crowds.
Opening hours
Non-food stalls close at 10 pm and rides at 11 pm; the hours shown are for the food and drink area.
| Monday | 10:00–00:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–00:00 |
- Fri 27 November — 12:00–01:00. Opening day: from 12 noon.
- Thu 24 December — 10:00–18:00. Christmas Eve: closes at 6 pm.
- Fri 25 December — 11:00–18:00. Christmas Day: open 11 am to 6 pm.
- Sat 26 December — 11:00–01:00. Boxing Day: opens at 11 am.
Parking
- Q-Park Vrijthof (underground)
- Q-Park Mosae Forum
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