Discover Christmas Town Valkenburg

Feel the magic

In Valkenburg Christmas doesn’t last two, but 52 days! Christmas Town Valkenburg brings light in the darkest time of the year! Visit the Christmas town for the ultimate Christmas feeling and enjoy the atmosphere, the cosiness and all the wonderful things that the Christmas destination of the Netherlands has to offer. It is all possible this year: plan your visit, book your tickets and keep it safe.

There is plenty to discover in Christmas Town Valkenburg!

View the opening times and most important facts of the attractions below. Plan your visit in advance, come during the week (and by public transport) and book your tickets at your favorite attractions.

2 vrouwen kijken om zich heen in een winters versierde kerstgrot

Christmas Market in the Municipal Cave

In the festively lit marlstone corridors of the Municipal Cave (Gemeentegrot) in Valkenburg, you will find the largest underground Christmas market in Europe. At Christmas time the endless maze has been transformed into an extensive Christmas market for the real Christmas lover!

13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

Oudere vriendinnen op bankje voor kerstversiering in mergelgrot

Christmas Market in the Velvet Cave

Christmas lights, Christmas trees and beautiful decorations! Underneath the castle ruins of Valkenburg, centuries-old corridors meander through the yellow marlstone. The Christmas market, that spreads its stalls through the caves each year, makes a visit to the Velvet Cave (Fluweelengrot) even more enchanting.

13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

Landal Christmas Parade

During Christmas Town Valkenburg, a magical parade passes regularly through the old town. The historic city centre forms a fantastic backdrop against the illuminated procession of abundantly decorated floats and groups of dancers in glamorous costumes.

14 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

3D schildering waarbij door beeldbedrog lijkt alsof een echt meisje in ravijn in skiet.

Christmas in MergelRijk

Voted the nicest cave in Limburg! Feast your eyes on the life-size marl and sand sculptures and admire the 30m long Christmas story in miniature! New are the magical Christmas films and the 3D cave paintings. Keep your camera at hand! Christmas in MergelRijk is highly recommended for both young and old and an experience you definitely don't want to miss!

13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Winter Wonderland

Experience the Christmas story in a unique underground nativity scene. The perfect follow-up to this experience is a ride in the cable car. Who will you challenge on the new curling alley?

13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Gele kerstklokken hangen als versiering aan luifel van terras

Come during the week!

Visit Christmas Town Valkenburg during the week. It can be very busy in Christmas Town Valkenburg on weekends. Those who visit during the week enjoy more space and service. This way you have plenty of time to quietly absorb the atmosphere and all the magical moments of Valkenburg Christmas Town.

WinterGlow

Visit the first edition of WinterGlow Valkenburg. Enjoy the best performances and activities in the Pinten Pavilion, visit Santa’s House and explore charming Christmas stalls.

13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Amazing Sand

New in Christmas Town Valkenburg: Amazing Sand. An impressive sand sculpture festival where international sand artists bring the Christmas story spectacularly to life!

13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027

Culinary Walking Route

The success of culinary walking route ‘Route d’Amuse’ has been unprecedented for years and the recipe is simple. Choose one out of four walking routes; en route you will receive a delicious ‘amuse bouche’ at each of four different catering establishments. Each route allows you to discover a part of Christmas Town Valkenburg, but also some of its beautiful surroundings.

13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Christmas Crib Walks

Experience the Christmas atmosphere around Valkenburg in peace and quiet. These walks in Sibbe, Schin op Geul, Broekhem and Houthem St. Gerlach lead you past dozens of cribs (nativity scenes) and various road crosses and chapels. There is every opportunity for a snack and a drink along the way.

6 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Koor in Dickenskostuums zingen in de avond

Cultural programme

In addition to the famous underground Christmas markets in the marl caves, there is also plenty to do above ground. Think of WinterGlow or the Culinary Walking Route. Be surprised by a varied cultural programme as well. During Kerststad Valkenburg, you can enjoy special performances at various locations.

The cultural programme takes place on various days in the streets of Valkenburg between 13 November 2026 and 3 January 2027.

Enjoy the Christmas ambience to the fullest!

twee oudere mensen lopen over brug bij Geulpoort in de winter

Winter walks

Who wants to take a winter walk in the beautiful hilly countryside around Valkenburg has come to the right place. After all, our hills are just a tad more fairy-like than usual.

Discover winter walks

Luxueuze hotelkamer in een toren van een oud chateau.

The nicest places to stay

Do you want to enjoy the joy of Christmas Town Valkenburg a little longer? In and around Valkenburg you'll find plenty of super cozy accommodations, where you'll get right into the Christmas spirit.

Discover all accommodations

Moeder en dochter bekijken spulletjes bij kerststalletje

Christmas shopping

In Valkenburg you will find fun stalls and boutiques filled with the cutest Christmas gifts. Come Christmas shopping and stroll through the beautifully lit streets.

Discover our shopping offer