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AN UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS TOWN<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Christmas Town of Valkenburg, 20 minutes from Maastricht,
\nhas been voted the Best Christmas Destination in the Netherlands.
\nIt has a Christmas markets with a difference, located in the town\u2019s caves! Enter a magical maze of underground passages. <\/span><\/p>\n

From 14 November 2025 to 5 January 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The biggest underground market in Europe, in the municipal caves<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Landal Christmas<\/strong> Parade in the streets of the old town, with dancers and lit-up floats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Santa\u2019s Village<\/strong> on Place Theodoor Dorrenplein, with wooden chalets, delicious food, mulled wine and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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VALKENBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas markets come to life all over the region at the end of the year,
\nand cities and towns take on a lively and joyful atmosphere. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Maastricht<\/strong> Christmas market, just 15 minutes from the campsite, with its impressive 800m2 ice rink.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aachen<\/strong> in Germany, half an hour from Valkenburg, a beautiful city that\u2019s well worth the trip. The very popular Christmas market in Li\u00e8ge<\/strong>, Belgium, 40 minutes away.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1670575462141{background-color: rgba(233,78,27,0.2) !important;*background-color: rgb(233,78,27) !important;}”][vc_column]

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STAY IN A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN VALKENBURG<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy the comfort of a chalet, wood trailer or cottage to sleep up to 5 people.
\nA spacious living area, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and bedding and towels included. All the comfort of a hotel room with the bonus of open space and nature all around you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For a great value holiday even closer to nature, opt for one of our camping pitches for camper vans and motorhomes for your Christmas break in Santa\u2019s Village.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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A great place to relax and have fun. Why not gather with friends or family at the campsite bar or for a table football tournament or board game?<\/span[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1670575605683{margin-left: -0.5px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/5″][vc_masonry_media_grid element_width=”12″ gap=”0″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1759240227836-b6e34021-fb0b-7″ include=”2986″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/5″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671114969497{padding-top: 30px !important;}”]EASY TO GET AROUND WITH CHRISTMAS MARKETS CLOSE BY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Located 2km from the centre of Valkenburg, which is reachable by bike or on foot, so you can take a slow tourism approach to visiting the town. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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