Read more about the Christmas market!
A sustainable Christmas market will take place on the edge of Rotterdam Centre from 6 to 8 December. During the intimate Christmas market of Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, sustainability and responsible shopping are central.
Trompenburg is located just outside the centre, so you don't want to miss this festive weekend! For three days, the evergreen botanical gardens of Trompenburg form the backdrop for an intimate Christmas market where we surprise young and old. Along the route that leads you through this historic country estate you will find more than 50 stalls with products with a link to greenery such as hellebores, heather, organic flower bulbs and freshly cut mistletoe. Also expect original (gift) items from local entrepreneurs. Think of handmade candles, chocolate, ceramics and zero-waste care products.
The green oasis of Trompenburg is beautifully illuminated during the Christmas market and is completely dedicated to responsible (work) shopping. It will be a party for young and old. Children stay warm during one of the fun winter games they encounter along the way, such as ski running or catching Santa hats!
At the entrance there is a covered winter square, where fresh Christmas greenery is sold: from special types of holly, conifers and pines to firs from Trompenburg's own garden. The prunings immediately get a second life on the Christmas table of Rotterdam residents.
Take part in one of the fantastic workshops, such as the workshop 'making felt flowers with Florever', where you make felt flowers, a more environmentally friendly way of flower decoration, or 'Christmas all around', where you make two holly branches with red or white berries, super cute for in a vase during Christmas and beyond! Also very nice is the workshop 'Making a gourd lamp', where you will learn the different techniques of designing the gourd lamp and drilling the holes together with Willemieke from Lobi Lampu.
Would you rather take a beautiful walk? During the winter walks in Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum you will discover the botanical garden in the dark together with a tour guide. Follow the beautifully illuminated route and learn more about the special trees.
The sustainable Christmas market takes place on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday 8 December from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The entrance fee is €11 per person. Young people aged 13 to 25 pay €5.75, from 5 to 12 €2.50 and admission is free for children up to and including 4 years old.
We recommend purchasing an entrance ticket (E-ticket) online in advance due to expected crowds.