Christmas markets on Texel 2026

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In December, atmospheric Christmas and winter markets are held in several villages on Texel.

Christmas market at the Maartenhuis in De Koog

At the Maartenhuis on the Ruijslaan near De Koog, residents and day care participants sell products from their own workshops. You will also find the De Windroos shop, guest stalls, a raffle and food and drink.

Christmas market in Oosterend

The annual Christmas Market in Oosterend is a true tradition, with illuminated stalls full of Christmas decorations, vintage items and treats in the narrow streets around the Maartenskerk, live music in the church and Advent windows in the village.

  • When: Saturday 19 December 2026, from 16.00 to around 20.00.
  • Accessible: from 15.00 to 16.00 the market is open especially for visitors with disabilities.
  • Admission: free.
  • Where: the historic village centre around the Maartenskerk, Kerkstraat 2.

Christmas atmosphere in Den Burg

At the end of December, Winkelhart van Texel traditionally organises Proef de kerstsfeer (Taste the Christmas atmosphere) in the centre of Den Burg. Father Christmas walks through the centre and then takes his place on the Stenenplaats, where a Christmas stall hands out mulled wine, hot chocolate, bonbons, chocolate bells and mandarins.

  • When: end of December; the date and times for 2026 are not yet known and it is not yet certain whether the event will take place.
  • Admission: free.
  • Where: the Stenenplaats in the centre of Den Burg.

Winter fair in De Cocksdorp

In the festively decorated Evenementenhal of holiday park De Krim you will find an indoor winter market with treats, wintry drinks and products from Texel businesses, plus entertainment for children.

  • When: traditionally between Christmas and New Year; in 2025 on 27 and 28 December from 10.00 to 18.00. The date for 2026 is not yet known.
  • Where: Evenementenhal Texel, Roggeslootweg 6, De Cocksdorp.
  • Website: krim.nl

When

Where

Oosterend, De Koog, De Cocksdorp & Den Burg

Website

www.texel.net