December market | Wanderlust | Sing-a-long | Winter Garden
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December in Dordrecht is the perfect time to enjoy yourself! And all during the Dordrecht December Days. From Friday, December 13 to Tuesday, December 31, the city center is filled with winter activities. Visit the intimate December Market, the atmospheric Winter Garden, take canal tours and city walks. And of course you can go on your own with the beautiful Dwaalspoor lichtjesroute!
December 13 and 14, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas classics at Sing-a-long
Sing along with your friends and family to all the Christmas classics! This is possible during the official opening of the Dordt December Days on Friday evening, December 13, and on Saturday evening, December 14, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Stadhuisplein during the Christmas Sing-a-long.
The Dwaalspoor route (1.5 km) through the historic center surprises you at various locations with light projects on special - monumental - buildings and places in the city. The story of Dwaalspoor is about Otis, who is lanternlighter or the Swindler: a cocky water creature that lit the lanterns every night. The story takes you to the old city hall, the old cloth hall and not to forget the old jail.
In the Grotekerksbuurt and Groenmarkt this weekend, you can walk past cozy wooden Christmas houses filled with fun, truly Dordrecht, Christmas products. You can also feast at the food trucks that can be found along the garden of the Grote Kerk. Great to combine with the Dwaalspoor lichtjesroute!
The garden of the Grote Kerk is an atmospheric hotspot where Dordrecht catering entrepreneurs offer their delicacies. There will be a nostalgic fairground attraction for children and live music on an intimate stage to complete the atmosphere.
On Friday evening, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the party starts with lots of runners in Santa suits. After the Santa Run, you can join right away with all your Santa friends at the Sing-a-Long.
Curious about the stories behind the light projects? Then book a guided city walk along the stories of the Wandering Trail every day from Dec. 13 to 30.
Take a cruise past some of the light projects of Dwaalspoor and the beautifully lit Long Iron Bridge. The view from the boat is breathtaking with the beautiful decorations and lights of yesteryear.
In the afternoon on December 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, be surprised by various artists. The streets of Dordrecht will be transformed into a living stage where they will perform their skills. You will bump into them automatically.
From Friday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 15, the narrow street will be transformed into a mini Christmas market. Dive into the Christmas atmosphere, find special gifts and enjoy artisanal soup and chocolate milk.
During the Christmas vacations, the winter circus will once again descend on Dordrecht for a spectacular new show filled with breathtaking acrobatics, magic, humor and stunts.
The year 2024 will again end spectacularly with the annual fireworks show at the Drierivierenpunt. From Merwekade, Groothoofd and Damiatebolwerk, the fireworks can be seen perfectly.
