Activities December 2025
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Christmasmarket Amsterdam
Now in its eighth edition, this festive market features over 45 stalls and cozy food and drink spots fun for all ages! Located on Amsterdams Museumplein, its easy to combine your visit with one of the citys many museums.
11 December - 26 December
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Friday 12 December 2025
Winterfair Gouda
Browse the cozy stalls, enjoy great food at the food court, and listen to live music. During Gouda by Candlelight theres a special concert. Experience the Christmas story in a unique way and find peace in the quiet space the Winter Fair is more than just a market!
12 & 13 December
Christmasmarket Haarlem
With nearly 350 stalls across 12 locations, the city center is full of festive cheer! The Schagchelstraat and Kleine Houtstraat turn into charming Christmas lanes with music and activities. Enjoy lively entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, or visit on Friday for a quieter experience.
Visit
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Saturday 13 December 2025
Christmasmarket Leiden
Experience the cozy winter atmosphere with charming chalets, food trucks, and a lively terrace. Enjoy local products, tasty treats, and festive activities throughout the city.
13 December- 21 December
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Christmas at the Keukenhof estate
Keukenhof Castle and Estate are glowing with Christmas spirit! Explore the beautifully decorated castle and charming craft stalls, enjoy festive music and costumes, and warm up with hot chocolate or mulled wine from Restaurant De Hofboerderij. The LAM Museum will also be open, and NME De Groene Bol offers a fun activity for children.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
VisitSunday 14 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Christmas at the Keukenhof estate
Keukenhof Castle and Estate are glowing with Christmas spirit! Explore the beautifully decorated castle and charming craft stalls, enjoy festive music and costumes, and warm up with hot chocolate or mulled wine from Restaurant De Hofboerderij. The LAM Museum will also be open, and NME De Groene Bol offers a fun activity for children.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Geertjes christmas holidays
On Sunday, December 14 and 21, Boerderij t Geertje transforms into a true Christmas paradise (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, open from 10:30).
Enjoy festive scenes, a cozy mini market, and fun kids activities like baking bread, decorating ornaments, feeding goats, and a sleigh ride with Mrs. Claus.
Even in bad weather, the covered areas make it a great day out.
Monday 15 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
VisitThursday 18 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Friday 19 December 2025
Christmas circus
Experience a magical spectacle of light, color, and wonder at the Great Christmas Circus The Hague! Enjoy two hours of world-class circus acts, poetic LED shows, and breathtaking acrobatics an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Visit
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Saturday 20 December 2025
Christmas circus
Experience a magical spectacle of light, color, and wonder at the Great Christmas Circus The Hague! Enjoy two hours of world-class circus acts, poetic LED shows, and breathtaking acrobatics an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Visit
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Sunday 21 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Geertjes christmas holidays
On Sunday, December 14 and 21, Boerderij t Geertje transforms into a true Christmas paradise (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, open from 10:30).
Enjoy festive scenes, a cozy mini market, and fun kids activities like baking bread, decorating ornaments, feeding goats, and a sleigh ride with Mrs. Claus.
Even in bad weather, the covered areas make it a great day out.
Monday 22 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Christmas treasure hunt
Will you help us look for the missing baubles?
Thursday 25 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Friday 26 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Saturday 27 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Oliebollen express
Hop on the Oliebollen Express at Stoomtrein Katwijk-Leiden!
Take a ride around Valkenburg Lake and enjoy a warm oliebollen indoors. Explore the museum and the kidscorner with its impressive vintage Märklin model railway.
The train runs during the Christmas holidays from December 2730. Reservation required from December 9.
Sunday 28 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Oliebollen express
Hop on the Oliebollen Express at Stoomtrein Katwijk-Leiden!
Take a ride around Valkenburg Lake and enjoy a warm oliebollen indoors. Explore the museum and the kidscorner with its impressive vintage Märklin model railway.
The train runs during the Christmas holidays from December 2730. Reservation required from December 9.
Monday 29 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Oliebollen express
Hop on the Oliebollen Express at Stoomtrein Katwijk-Leiden!
Take a ride around Valkenburg Lake and enjoy a warm oliebollen indoors. Explore the museum and the kidscorner with its impressive vintage Märklin model railway.
The train runs during the Christmas holidays from December 2730. Reservation required from December 9.
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.
Oliebollen express
Hop on the Oliebollen Express at Stoomtrein Katwijk-Leiden!
Take a ride around Valkenburg Lake and enjoy a warm oliebollen indoors. Explore the museum and the kidscorner with its impressive vintage Märklin model railway.
The train runs during the Christmas holidays from December 2730. Reservation required from December 9.
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Escape Box 'Pyramid'
Step into the shoes of an adventurous archaeologist and solve challenging puzzles and secrets of the City of Ra. Reserve the Escape Box now and experience this exciting game full of mystery and adventure together!
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty level: Family Edition or Ultimate Challenge.
Amsterdamse Winterparadise
Experience the ultimate winter wonderland at The Amsterdam Winter Paradise! Enjoy 4,400 m of ice fun, indoor and outdoor skating, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and cross-country track. Savor delicious food from restaurants and food trucks and enjoy daily performances by famous Dutch artists the ultimate winter celebration in the Netherlands!
Visit
Floating ice rink
Experience winter magic in Leiden! From December 6, 2025, you can skate daily from 10 AM to 9 PM on the Floating Ice Rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
Entry: €9.50 (includes skates, excludes gloves).
The rink closes on January 4, 2026, at 5 PM.