In the historic heart of The Hague
The Royal Christmas Fair is located in the historic heart of The Hague. Surrounded by the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, various embassies, museums, and atmospheric shopping streets such as Denneweg, and the Plaats and Plein squares.
A day’s visit to the most beautiful Christmas fair in the Netherlands is simply perfect for a day or night on the town in The Hague! With an optional visit to Scheveningen to get a breath of fresh air on the beach in addition to the atmospheric Royal Christmas Fair and the aforementioned attractions.
Dogs are also welcome at The Royal Christmas Fair.
Lange Voorhout, The Hague
Lange Voorhout is located in the centre of The Hague. Easily accessible by car, bicycle, public transport, and within walking distance of Central Station. The entrances to the Christmas fair can be found at the Kloosterkerk (Cloister Church – corner Parkstraat/Lange Voorhout), hotel Des Indes (Denneweg), and the former American embassy (Tournooiveld).
Opening hours
December 5 to 23, 2024
Open daily from 12:00 – 21:00.
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Our locations
Bar Berlijn
Here you will experience the true après-ski feeling, the coziness and the warmth that makes a Christmas market so special. Of course you can drink mulled wine or schnapps here with friends or colleagues, but it is above all the place for meetings in the run-up to Christmas!
Bar Düsseldorf
Opposite the stage, this is the point to get a hot chocolate or mulled wine to warm your hands while enjoying one of the many performances. And this bar also has its own terrace!
Bar München
Lots of wood, robust and therefore cozy in winter! The place for great stories to friends and colleagues during a fancy drink. This is where you ring in the year!
Royal Christmas House
The beating heart of the Christmas market. The opening, lunches, walking dinners, but also business presentations take place here. Very attractive with lots of wood and seating comfort; and a private covered and heated terrace! Apart from reservations, it is of course also accessible to all visitors of the Royal Christmas Fair!
Royal Christmas Stage
In addition to attractive decoration and dozens of beautiful Christmas houses, the programming during the Royal Christmas Fair also plays an important role. The one and only Santa Claus, magicians and 'mop choirs' make up the mobile programming. But musical and other performances also take place every day on this permanent stage opposite the Royal Christmas House. Keep an eye on the programming!
Royal Christmas Bus
This striking authentic London double-decker bus is very central to the Christmas market and is photographed thousands of times every year. Here you can get information or questions regarding programming or lost items.
Discover The Hague
Programming
The programming at and during the Royal Christmas Fair is especially versatile. In addition to the attractive decoration with fires and lots of lights, there are Christmas actors, (children's) choirs, the one and only Santa Claus, cultural activities and performances! For more current information, please visit our:
Experience The Hague
The Hague is a rich city in terms of culture, attractions and events. In addition, it is an international city with royal allure. You will find a lot of information about all these aspects and the extensive away agenda at:
Stay overnight
Given the enormous range of shops, museums, attractions, beaches and restaurants, a visit to the Christmas market quickly becomes a weekend or midweek trip to The Hague! From top hotels and family hotels to boutique hotels, you are spoiled for choice:
Shopping
A visit to the Royal Christmas Fair almost 'must' be accompanied by a day of shopping in the shopping city of The Hague! The offer in the City Center, on Frederik Hendriklaan and on the world-famous Hague Market (largest in Europe) is truly unsurpassed. For more shopping information, visit:
Scheveningen
Want to combine a day at the Christmas market, city and beach? That is only possible in The Hague. With tram lines 1, 9 or 11 you can reach the longest city beach in the Netherlands within fifteen minutes. Because The Hague has a total of more than 12 kilometers of beach as its western border. This is also where the most versatile district and the most famous seaside resort in Northern Europe are located: Scheveningen! To find out what there is to see and do there, visit:
Food and drinks
The Hague has a tasty and varied range of food and drinks spread throughout the center and the city. And because the anticipation is always so much fun, you can look forward to the many Hague delicacies via www.debuik.nl/den-haag! Discover even more special local hotspots in The Hague at www.haagseschatten.nl
