Christmas in MergelRijk

The Christmas Cave of Valkenburg!

Christmas in MergelRijk is a magical Christmas event in Valkenburg's most beautiful cave. Visit the 30-meter-long diorama of miniatures depicting the Biblical Christmas story. Let yourself be carried away by the moving Christmas story of the Sand Wizard. Admire the impressive marl and sand sculptures. Don't forget to admire the spectacular Christmas films and 3D cave paintings. Keep your camera at hand.

A magical Christmas experience in the cave!

Christmas in MergelRijk is highly recommended for both young and old and an experience you definitely don't want to miss! During Christmas in MergelRijk, the underground tunnel system will be completely decorated in a Christmas atmosphere. An attractive cave full of lights, Christmas trees, Christmas statues made of marl and other decorations. Believe us, you will be short of eyes! Your ticket includes an audio tour of the cave!

  • Winner of the Gold Award for Best Day Out in Limburg and ranked fifth in the Netherlands
  • Audio tour in 12 languages
  • Mosasaurus
  • 3D Christmas paintings
  • Sand art by the Sand Wizard
  • Make a free marl souvenir
  • Europe’s longest Christmas diorama
  • Marl and sand sculptures


Tip:
Combine your visit to Mergelrijk with a visit to a Christmas market at the caves and receive a €5 discount!

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Visit Christmas Cave MergelRijk!

MergelRijk is not wheelchair accessible and dogs are allowed

Prices

Adults €21,50
Children aged 3 to 17 years old: €18,50
Children up to 3 years and dogs free

Includes audio tour of the cave!

Contact information

Daalhemerweg 31a
6301 BJ Valkenburg

Opening hours

13 November to 20 December
Monday to Friday: 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

21 December to 3 January
21 December to 24 December: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
25 and 26 December: 11:00 am–3:00 pm
27 December to 30 December: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
31 December to 3 January: 11:00 am–3:00 pm

Please note: Last admission/start is 1.5 hours before closing time. Make sure you enter by 3:00 PM (4:00 PM on Saturdays).