Welcome to your complete holiday guide for Leeuwarden! In this handy guide, you'll find an overview of all winter events and activities that our Frisian capital has to offer during the festive season.
The historic city center forms the heart of the festivities, with the traditional Christmas market at Wilhelminaplein and atmospheric lighting along the canals. Visitors can enjoy winter delicacies at the stalls around Waagplein, ice skating at the rink near Oldehoofsterkerkhof, and admire the festive window displays in Kleine Kerkstraat and Nieuwestad. The monumental buildings and historic streets together create an atmospheric backdrop for the December month.
Happy Holidays!
Leeuwarden Events Events
XMAS Sneek Christmas Celebration (Sneek) • 0.6 miles
Festive Christmas market with parade and tree lighting
Festive Holiday Celebrations at WTC Hotel Leeuwarden (Leeuwarden) • 1.5 miles
Festive dining and overnight stays with city views.
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Events Around Sneek
Christmas Market Sneek (Sneek)
Festive market coinciding with XMAS Sneek festivities.
Gospel Choir Performance (Sneek)
A 45-member Danish gospel choir performance
Events Around Drachten
Christmas Market Drachten (Drachten)
Sparkling Christmas market with 60 stalls and a pop-up stable.
Christmas Concert Drachten (Drachten)
Live orchestral performance by Noord Nederlands Orkest
Events Around Heerenveen
Dutch Winter North 2024 (Heerenveen)
Duo speedcubing competition with multiple rounds
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