Where the Christmas markets are a real experience. Where you can walk endlessly in unique, beautiful winter landscapes. Where Christmas love goes through the stomach. Where thousands of Christmas lights twinkle and there is so much fun to be had. Settle down in Valkenburg for a Christmas in a magical atmosphere, both above and below ground!

During Christmas City Valkenburg, the fairytale Christmas parade winds its way through the charming city center. This year's first parade will take place on Saturday, November 15. The parade can be admired every Saturday until December 5. From December 6, the parade will also pass through the city center on Wednesdays. 

For more than 50 years, the old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a festive Christmas village. Where Charlemagne once resided, visitors from all over the world now enjoy the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine, and Christmas lights. Experience the unique charm of Aachen during the most wonderful time of the year!

DAILY OPENING HOURS
November 21–December 23, 2025, daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except:
Sunday, November 23 (public holiday), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 (long Christmas market), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23 (last day), 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please note: you must have an emissions sticker to enter Aachen.

In the attractively lit stalls at the traditional Christmas market, you will be surrounded by an enchanting atmosphere of winter joy and festive cheer. You will find beautiful handicrafts, unique and made with love, ideal as gifts or to decorate your own home. The beautiful Christmas decorations range from classic ornaments to modern creations, so every visitor will find something to their liking.

The covered ice rink, measuring no less than 1,000 square meters, has been the main attraction at Magical Maastricht Vrijthof for many years. The smaller replica of the Sint-Servaasbrug, which you can walk over or skate under, will also be there again this year.

The heartwarming drinks and food, so typical of the winter month of December, are plentiful.

Carnival in Limburg, also known as Vasteloavend, is an exuberant celebration with strong traditions. In all villages there are parades with floats and zaate hermeniekes. In Gulpen there is a big party on Tuesday, this is the conclusion of carnival 2026, this is called the Groeete Gulpener Vasteloaves Finale. Various artists will perform.

On Saturday, April 18, the Amstel Gold Race Tour Edition will provide a stage for no fewer than 15,000 international recreational cyclists to participate.  On Sunday, April 19, the world's best men and women will compete for first place in Limburg's only cycling classic.

On Sunday, the Market Square in Maastricht will be the bustling backdrop for the start of the Amstel Gold Race. The women will kick things off at 9:55 a.m., followed by the men at 10:40 a.m. After the start, the peloton will wind its way through the beautiful hills of South Limburg, passing through municipalities such as Stein, Sittard-Geleen, Voerendaal, Gulpen-Wittem, and the cycling town of Valkenburg. The finish line is located between Berg en Terblijt and Vilt, where the women are expected to arrive around 2:00 p.m. and the men around 5:00 p.m.

Both the touring version and the pros will pass the entrance to our park.

On Friday, August 28, Power Weekend Gulpen 2026 kicks off with a bang! A lineup of well-known artists and DJs who are ready to rock the Gulperberg!

Saturday, August 29, is the Tyrolean highlight of Power Weekend! Get out your lederhosen or dirndl and enjoy the best schlager hits and Tyrolean sounds, all in après-ski style. This will be an evening of endless Gemütlichkeit.

Of course, “Tractor Pulling Gulpen” will also be back in 2026! August 30 promises to be another fantastic day for the whole family. In addition to the impressive show of strength on the track, there will be plenty of activities for young and old. Think bouncy castles, a sandpit, face painting, a local food corner, and much more!