Discover the festive December season in Alkmaar with our complete event guide. We'll take you through all the winter activities and festivities that our historic cheese city has to offer.
In the heart of the city, around the Great Church and the Waag Square, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with illuminated stalls and winter delicacies. The medieval streets of the center form the backdrop for atmospheric lighting and decorations, while the canals and historic facades make for a picturesque winter walk. From the center, you can easily walk to the various shopping streets where the storefronts are festively decorated.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Alkmaar
- Kaeskoppenstad Alkmaar
- Alkmaar Light Festival
- De Meent Ice Skating Rink
- Alkmaar Christmas Market
- Midwinter Festival Graft-De Rijp (Graft)
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Alkmaar Events Events
Kaeskoppenstad Alkmaar (Alkmaar) • 0.3 miles
Historical reenactment of Alkmaar in 1573.
Alkmaar Light Festival (Alkmaar) • 0.7 miles
Illuminated boats touring the city canals
De Meent Ice Skating Rink (Alkmaar) • 1.4 miles
400-meter ice track for winter sports enthusiasts
Alkmaar Christmas Market (Alkmaar) • 3.6 miles
Giant Ferris wheel offering aerial views of the festivities.
Midwinter Festival Graft-De Rijp (Graft) • 6.2 miles
Historic village transformed with 200+ free performances
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