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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. 

Book your spot at your favourite attractions

Enjoy twinkling lights and Christmas music during the Christmas parade. Go full speed down the toboggan run and visit Santa’s village. Admire the nativity scenes and pamper yourself with warming tasty treats. Favourite, of course, is a stroll along the Christmas stalls in the atmospheric caves.

There is plenty to discover in Christmas Town Valkenburg!

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.  

Note: Open from Saturday, November 16

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!

Note: Open from Saturday, November 16

3D schildering van blije sneeuwpop in MergelRijk

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!
Note: Open from Saturday, November 16

twee kinderen met kerstmutsen op kijken naar een levensgrote kerststal bij Winter Wonderland  in Kerststad Valkenburg

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 to Limburg's largest illuminated Christmas tree: the Wilhelmina Tower. Who will you challenge on the new curling alley?

Praalwagen van Ice Queen door verlichte Grote Straat Centrum valkenburg

Landal Christmas Parade

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

Koor in Dickenskostuums zingen in de avond

Street theater

In addition to the famous underground Christmas markets in the marl caves, there is also plenty to do above ground. Think a Christmas Shadow Lights Route, Santa's Village, amuser routes and manger walks. Added to this is the high-profile street theater! During Christmas Town Valkenburg you will find various performances. 

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.

Mensen lopen langs kerstkraampjes op Santa's Village

Santa's Village

Santa's Village Valkenburg is the atmospheric Christmas market in the heart of Valkenburg. All cosy original chalets filled with fun Christmas items and gifts alternate with chalets where you can enjoy delicious hot waffles, 'oliebollen, crêpes and churros. At Santa's bar, you can take a break and enjoy a hot chocolate or an original mulled wine.

Houten tafel met 4 hapjes te midden van wijn en bier

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.

Sparkle trail

The sparkle trail is a brand-new and enchanting experience in Christmas Town Valkenburg. This interactive light route invites young and old to enjoy the magic of Christmas. During the walk, you will pass impressive and large light sculptures that transform the streets and squares of Valkenburg into a fairy-tale winter landscape.

Kindjes op knieën voor kribke

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.
Routes available from December 6

The nicest tips to discover Christmas Town

Brochure Christmas Town Valkenburg

Once again this year Valkenburg aan de Geul will be transformed into an atmospheric and fairy-tale Christmas town. Want to plan your visit in advance? Download the free brochure and see what's happening where!

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.

Een indrukwekkende hotelkamer in een kasteelhotel met zwarte sierlijke wenteltrap en een groot kingsize bed

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.

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.