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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 Fri 13 November, 11:00
Fluweelengrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
Fluweelengrot · Valkenburg, NetherlandsSeason13 November – 30 December 2026
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EntryOnline: adults EUR 9 Mon–Thu, EUR 11 Fri–Sun; children 5–11 EUR 5; ages 0–4 free. Combo ticket with 'Ongelofelijk Zand' EUR 17.50 / EUR 19. Service fees extra. Museumkaart not valid.
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About
The Fluweelengrot, once linked to the castle whose ruins tower over the town, houses Valkenburg's second underground Christmas market. The route winds between marl walls past stalls of decorations, crafts and treats; allow about an hour and a half. The entrance square has food stands and a visitor building with toilets. A combination ticket adds the 'Ongelofelijk Zand' sand-sculpture show. Book your time slot online, especially at weekends.
Opening hours
Entrance closes 45 minutes before closing; food and drink stop 30 minutes before.
| Monday | 11:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–19:00 |
- Thu 24 December — 11:00–17:00. Christmas Eve: closes at 5 pm.
- Fri 25 December — closed
- Wed 30 December — 11:00–18:00. Last day: closes at 6 pm.
Parking
- Parkeerterrein Cauberg / Centrum (West)
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