Celebrate Christmas in style: the Christmas markets of the Netherlands

While many Christmas markets focus on coziness, these castles and country estates add an extra layer: ambiance, history, and a stylish Christmas setting.

Mulled wine, lights, and bustling stalls? Nice and all. But if you're looking for something truly special this festive season, head to castles and estates. From sparkling lanes to cozy courtyards with fire pits: here you can celebrate Christmas in style.

Castle Christmas Fair – Santpoort-Noord

From November 26th to 30th, the eleventh edition of the Castle Christmas Fair will take place at the Duin & Kruidberg Estate in Santpoort-Noord. The largest Christmas and lifestyle fair in the Netherlands offers a five-day blend of inspiration, craftsmanship, and gastronomy. Visitors are welcome to stroll freely through the gardens and courtyard, where the historic setting and daily entertainment create a festive start to the festive season.

Winter Palace Het Loo – Apeldoorn

From November 28th to January 4th, Paleis Het Loo transforms into a winter palace. The grounds are fully illuminated, with an impressive Christmas tree in the forecourt. Inside and outside, the spaces are festively decorated, and historical table settings depict how dining was done in the past. A winter experience where history and Christmas spirit collide.

Middachten Estate in a Christmas atmosphere – De Steeg

During Christmas at Middachten Castle, the castle in De Steeg serves as the backdrop for a small-scale Christmas market featuring regional products, winter treats, and lighted walks. A warm winter atmosphere is created in the courtyard and gardens with fire pits and music, a place where December is celebrated in a pleasant, subdued way.

Santé Partners Winter Wonderland – Mariënwaerdt Estate, Beesd

The centuries-old Mariënwaerdt Estate is hosting a winter edition on December 15th, bringing together regional products, lifestyle, and crafts. A classic winter setting will be created among the historic barns and old lanes. The event is designed as a time to reflect on the past year, connect with one another, and close out the season together.