Various participants
Every year there are many participants (in 2024 there were 115!), offering the most beautiful and diverse items: from Christmas decorations, candles and jewelry to ceramics, clothing, home accessories and pet supplies. Children's items and unique bags can also be found. In addition to the commercial stalls, a number of charities are also represented, so you not only score something beautiful with your purchases, but also support a good cause.
Enjoy good food and drink
The Christmas market in Heusden has more than enough food trucks to indulge your taste buds. Choose a tasty burger or hot dog, for example, or go for exotic Thai or Surinamese dishes. Are you craving something sweet? Then you can find delicious syrup waffles and other treats. All this makes Candlelight Shopping not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the stomach!
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Extra Christmas shopping? You can!
Besides the cozy Christmas stalls, the stores and catering establishments in the fortified town are open until 10 p.m. during Candlelight Shopping. This offers even more opportunities to find unique gifts or treat yourself. Make it a fun outing together with your loved ones and discover the many boutiques and restaurants that fortified town Heusden has to offer.
Wishing tree and illuminated extras
A special addition in 2024 was the 6-meter tall wishing tree, whose lights were turned on by Joris Linssen on Sunday, December 8. The episode of Joris' Kerstboom was broadcast on NPO on Christmas Day. The wishing tree formed a beautiful centerpiece at the Christmas market, where visitors could leave their Christmas wishes.
In addition, special extras walked around, including some in brilliantly lit dresses. These living works of light art are a real eye-catcher and complete the enchanting atmosphere.
Entertainment for young and old
During Candlelight Shopping you can enjoy a variety of entertainment. There will be choirs, mops and bands providing the musical entertainment.
Practical tips
Coming by car? Then park outside the fortress in the large parking lots and the other designated (temporary) parking spots. You can walk to the Christmas market from there in a few minutes, and shuttle buses run up and down from various points for a small fee.
Come enjoy Candlelight Shopping in Heusden!
Are you looking for a unique winter activity in North Brabant? Candlelight Shopping in Heusden is the most fun (free) Christmas market in the Netherlands. Be enchanted by the atmosphere, the special extras and the many stalls. Make it a cozy getaway and be welcome.
Happy holidays!
