Christmas holidays in Leiden

There is a lot to discover about Leiden from December 21st to January 5th.

On this page you will find many tips for the Christmas holidays. Visit one of Leiden's museums online or check out an online exhibition! Fancy a lunch or drink to go? There are plenty of nice places open for take-away.

Activities for children

If you want to do fun things during the Christmas holidays, Leiden is the place to be! Take an exciting treasure hunt or choose a fun walking or cycling route. Visit Rijksmuseum Boerhaave and discover the history and future of science.

More Activities

Nostalgic Christmas Market
Nostalgic Christmas Market
The Christmas market in Leiden can, of course, be found once again this year at the Hooglandse Kerkgracht. For...
14 December, 15 December and 5 more days
Michael Moore 'Universe Quartet'
Michael Moore 'Universe Quartet'
With his new Universe Quartet, Michael Moore devotes himself to 'Ballads & Dedications', two forms that offer musical...
Saturday 14 December
Family Christmas Taptoe Show
Family Christmas Taptoe Show
The city of Leiden will be surprised with a fantastic family Christmas tattoo show on Saturday, December 14, 2024....
Saturday 14 December

Enjoy a snack and drink to go

Feel like spoiling yourself and your family? Leiden has a large number of catering establishments and restaurants that offer takeaway. Enjoy for example The Holiday Brunch Bag of ROOS, choose for a delicious 4 course meal at Christmas delivered by Just Meet or go big and order the Fine Dining Box for home of Restaurant In den Doofpot.

Tasty eating tips

Cycling and walking routes

Whatever you choose, biking or walking, Leiden has plenty of great routes for you. You can go back to the time of the Pilgrims. There are also special walking routes for children. Sometimes in combination with Augmented Reality and an app!

Rather on a bike? In addition to the many fun and special cycling packages in the city, you can also go out and explore Leiden's surroundings by bike. Cycle along the many waterways, country estates, the flower fields in the spring, or pedal to the coast!

View the routes