Designer outlets McArthurGlen
In December, the McArthurGlen designer outlets in Roermond and Roosendaal will turn into true shopping Valhallas. Here you can shop the most beautiful designer brands up to 70% cheaper. With more than 200 stores, you are guaranteed to leave with a top gift for under the tree. The outlets are beautifully decorated in December. Enjoy a drink or snack in one of the many restaurants you will find there and enjoy quality time with your loved one or with your family. Visit their website for the opening hours.
Winter Efteling
During the winter, the Efteling is transformed into a winter fairytale park. There is something to experience for everyone. The park is completely devoted to winter. The Winter Efteling starts this year on Monday, November 14, 2022 and lasts until Sunday, March 5, 2023! The roller coasters are open as long as the weather permits. For tickets and more information, visit the Efteling website.
Boat trip Amsterdam
In the winter period, Amsterdam exudes magic and romance. View Amsterdam in winter from the water. Not only do you see the beautiful canal belt up close, it remains the most unique way to discover the city floating on the water. Whether you are visiting, visit Amsterdam more often or live here: you can see the city pass by in a magical way from a boat. You book your boat trip from one of the many shipping companies in the city!
Christmas market Maastricht
From 1 to 30 December 2022 you will find the annual Christmas market on the Vrijthof in Maastricht. On the Vrijthof there are wooden stalls with delicacies such as oliebollen and gluhwein. There will be a completely covered skating rink, a Ferris wheel, and lots of traditional activities. Not only the Christmas market on the Vrijthof is fun to visit. Perhaps the shops in the city are even more fun. Some shops are so beautifully decorated that you want to shop here every day! Every year, close to a million visitors come to the Maastricht Christmas market. You do not need to buy tickets for this Christmas market.
Indoor Skiing
The Netherlands has several ski halls where you can ski indoors. It doesn’t get more winter, does it? The largest ski hall in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe is located in Landgraaf. Located against a hill, this ski hall has 5 slopes to offer with 8 ski lifts, including a six-person ski lift. SnowWorld prepares the slopes every night and they keep the snow in optimal condition by cooling the ski hall between -5 and -8 degrees. Don’t forget your winter coat and gloves! You can book tickets via this link.
To skate
This is also a real winter activity. In the Netherlands you will find the most beautiful ice rinks every winter. You can skate in the Netherlands on both indoor skating rinks and open air skating rinks. Ice skating is the ideal activity for a family outing or a romantic date with your partner and can be combined well with a trip on the canals. One of the most beautiful skating rinks can be found in the heart of Amsterdam. This can be found on the museum square and is open from 12 November to 5 February.
Ice sculpture festival Zwolle
From 17 December 2022 to 5 March 2023 you will find the Dutch ice sculpture festival in Zwolle. In a large freezer hall they get to work with 275,000 kilos of ice and 275,000 kilos of snow. They translate the theme “What a wonderful world” into a magical world of snow and ice sculptures up to 6 meters high.
The Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival is a unique winter event for young and old! Time slots are used to properly regulate the number of visitors to the Ice Sculptures Festival. Order a ticket via this link and reserve a time slot immediately.
Glow golf
Do you prefer to stay indoors during these winter temperatures? Then go glow golf. It is an adventurous, exciting and challenging version of mini golf. Compete with yourself and your friends and let yourself be challenged by the many challenges on the track! The walls and attributes are all equipped with bright colors and black light, so that your clothing will also change into a colorful whole. The courses are designed as an underwater world, a jungle or a trip around the world. GlowGolf takes about an hour if you play an 18-hole course. In addition to the number of holes, the playing time depends on the size of your group and the speed at which you play. Find a location near you via this link.
