Christmas parks and activities
Theme parks, zoos, open-air museums and light trails that dress up for Christmas. They aren't Christmas markets: admission is charged, the day needs planning, and they often pair well with a market nearby.
8 places in this selection. See the Christmas markets
Opens in 63 days
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Christmas in Gouda: Gouda by Candlelight
Gouda
From 11 to 11 December 2026
Day out · Event
Opens in 60 days
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Christmas in Delft: the Festival of Lights
Delft
From 8 to 8 December 2026
Local favourite · Event
Opens in 64 days
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Christmas in Deventer: the Dickens Festival
Deventer
From 12 to 13 December 2026
Worth the weekend · Event
Dates to be confirmed
Event
Christmas in Greccio: the living nativity
Greccio
Day out · Event
Opens in 43 days
Event
Christmas in Gubbio: the giant tree and the markets
Gubbio
From 21 November to 6 January 2027
Day out · Event
Opens in 36 days
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Christmas in Salerno: the Luci d’Artista
Salerno
From 14 November to 1 February 2027
Day out · Event
Opens in 57 days
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Fête des Lumières in Lyon
Lyon
From 5 to 8 December 2026
Worth the trip · Event
Opens in 50 days
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Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle at Christmas
Orschwiller
From 28 November to 31 December 2026
Day out · Event
Where to stay near the markets mentioned
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