Kerststad Valkenburg 2026-2027

Kerststad Valkenburg runs from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, bringing Christmas activities above and below ground in Valkenburg aan de Geul. The season is not one attraction with one ticket: visitors can choose cave markets, other ticketed experiences and activities around the town. Start with the official Kerststad site to see what is scheduled on your chosen day.

Two cave markets

The Gemeentegrot Christmas market and the Fluweelengrot Christmas market each list 13 November to 30 December 2026 on their dedicated event pages. Both close on Christmas Day. Regular hours are the same at both caves, 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 19:00 at weekends, but the hours on 24 and 26 December differ between them, so check the page for the cave you want.

Tickets and travel

The official ticket hub now links bookings for the cave markets and other individual attractions. Tickets are generally sold for a chosen date and entry time. If you want to visit more than one cave or attraction, the organiser recommends allowing about 1.5 hours per cave plus time between bookings. Weekends can be busy; its visit guidance recommends weekdays and public transport where possible. Confirm each attraction’s booking conditions and accessibility before travelling.

Beyond the caves

Other listed experiences include Kerst in MergelRijk, Winter Wonderland and seasonal activities in town. Their operating dates need not match the cave markets or the full 52-day Kerststad period, so build an itinerary from the individual 2026 to 2027 listings.