Two Amazing Christmas Events:

Visit the Velvet Cave Christmas Market and Incredible Sand

Starting November 13, the two events Velvet Cave Christmas Market and Incredible Sand will be open to the public.

The Christmas market is open until December 30, while Incredible Sand is open a bit longer, until January 3, 2027.

Two incredible events in the heart of Valkenburg aan de Geul in Limburg, which can easily be combined into one day,

Velvet Cave Christmas Market
Deep beneath Valkenburg aan de Geul’s Castle Ruins, in the enchanting Velvet Cave, a Christmas world unfolds, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into a winter fairy tale. As soon as you enter the ancient marl corridors, all external impressions fade away. The soft glow of thousands of lights dances across the velvety marl walls, while the scent of pine, warm waffles, and mulled wine blends with the mysterious character of the Velvet Cave. The Christmas market in the Velvet Cave is no ordinary market; it’s an experience. Each corridor seems like a hidden treasure chamber full of artisan stalls, sparkling decorations, and handmade Christmas gifts. Everywhere you hear soft Christmas music echoing between the stone vaults, as if the cave itself is whispering along in the magic of December.

What makes the Velvet Cave so much more impressive is its atmosphere of wonder. The Velvet Cave appears exceptionally warm and magical. Here, you don’t simply walk past stalls; you wander through an underground Christmas fantasy where every turn reveals a new surprise. The authentic corridors, incredible historical wall paintings, and romantic lighting give the market an almost magical soul that you truly won’t find anywhere else.

The Velvet Cave feels like Christmas truly belongs here. As if time stands still for a moment between the marl walls and the winter splendor. It’s a place where children look around with wide eyes, lovers walk hand-in-hand through the ocher marl corridors, and visitors repeatedly realize that this is no ordinary Christmas market, but an experience that stays with you long after the lights have dimmed. So, if you want a truly magical impression full of authentic tunnel systems and experiences, choose the Velvet Cave, the oldest, most beautiful, and most unique marl cave in the Benelux.

Incredible Sand

During the holidays, the atmospheric Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Valkenburg transforms into an impressive world of sand art. Incredible Sand presents a unique sand sculpture festival where talent, creativity, and the warm Christmas spirit come together.

Be amazed by spectacular sand sculptures, created by international top sand artists. With thousands of kilograms of sand, they create impressive artworks full of refined details and stories that touch young and old. From the traditional Christmas story to winter scenes and surprising creations: each sculpture is a work of art in itself.

The special ambiance of the Nieuwe Kerk, atmospheric lighting, and the magic of Christmas make a visit to Incredible Sand a unique experience. Ideal for a pleasant outing with family, friends, or colleagues, and perfectly combinable with everything Christmas city Valkenburg has to offer.

Come and see, marvel, and experience how sand transforms into breathtaking art.

We look forward to welcoming you from November 13 to December 30, 2026, in the Velvet Cave on Daelhemerweg, and in the Nieuwe Kerk at St. Pieterstraat 1A in Valkenburg from November 13, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas and experience a Christmas market and sand sculpture festival unlike any other.