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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 Sun 15 November, 10:00
Thermae 2000 thermal baths, Valkenburg
Thermae 2000 · Valkenburg, NetherlandsSeason15 November – 31 March 2027
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Whereindoor
Online: morning or evening €37.50–47.50, day €47.50–57.50; at the desk €49.50 / €59.50. Bath package (robe + towel) €20 online, €21.50 on site.
About the event
High on the Cauberg above Valkenburg, Thermae 2000 draws its thermal water from its own spring and serves it in indoor and outdoor pools – a treat when you float in warm water while the air is freezing. The usual rule: swimwear in the pool area, no swimwear in the sauna area; Tuesdays are swimwear days everywhere and Thursdays are swimwear-free throughout. You pick a morning (10 am–3 pm), evening (5–10 pm) or day ticket, and booking online is compulsory. Entry is from age 14. Tip: bathrobe and slippers are required in the restaurant and relaxation areas, so bring them or rent the bath package on site, and pair the visit with Valkenburg's cave Christmas markets.
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Opening hours
Open 365 days a year; adjusted hours over the holidays (not detailed). Some weekends are all-swimwear or all-nude: see the calendar.
| Monday | 10:00–22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–22:00 |
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Gemeentegrot Christmas Market (Valkenburg)
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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.
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.
Aachen Christmas Market
Aachen's big Christmas market wraps around the cathedral and town hall, with the famous Printen gingerbread and stalls tucked into the old-town lanes.
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