Welcome to the festive December month in Heerlen! This guide will lead you through all winter events and activities our city has to offer. Whether you're a local or visiting Heerlen for the first time, here you'll find everything for an atmospheric December period.
The vibrant center around Pancratiusplein forms the heart of the festivities, with the traditional Christmas market and winter illumination adorning the historic buildings. From here, you can walk to the Maankwartier, where winter activities take place, and the Schouwburgplein with its cultural programming. The nearby cities of Maastricht and Aachen, both just 20 minutes away, complement the winter program with their well-known Christmas markets and events.
Happy Holidays!
Heerlen Events Events
Simpelveld Christmas Express (Simpelveld) • 3.6 miles
Nostalgic steam train journey through winter landscapes
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Christmas Market in the Communal Cave (Valkenburg a/d Geul)
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Christmas City Valkenburg (Valkenburg)
Underground Christmas markets and fairytale parades.
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Kerkrade Christmas Market (Kerkrade)
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