Spirit of Winter at Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn

Don’t miss the Spirit of Winter, the warmest winter fair in the land. Taking place at Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn, this is a truly magical Christmas Fair, of royal proportions.

Enchanting Christmas fair on the grounds of the royal palace

The enchanting fair takes place in November, the perfect time and place to enjoy festive shopping in royal surroundings. Picture roaring fires, fairy lights, live music and abundant stalls. More than 160 specialists will offer luxury goods, from fashion must-haves to handmade gifts at the stalls dotted around the grounds of Het Loo Palace. Around the royal stables, you'll find an endless network of white tents, filled with these charming stalls.

Het Loo Palace was built by the Dutch royal family. It was one of the royal residences until the death of Queen Wilhelmina in 1962, who declared that the palace would be handed over to the Dutch state. However, she said the palace should become the property of her descendants should the Dutch monarchy be abolished.

Activities at Spirit of Winter

Attend live cooking sessions and demonstrations, where you can get tips on Christmas cooking. Don’t miss the fashion show in the gallery of the royal stables, while you keep yourself warm with a hot drink from one of the stalls.

Chat with Butler Paul, a Dutch TV personality from The International Butler Academy. Butler Paul gives revellers fun facts about butler etiquette, such as folding napkins and setting tables.

Book your tickets online

Book your Spirit of Winter tickets online and plan your visit! Getting to Het Loo Palace is very easy with public transportation.

Winter events in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has many other winter and Christmas events on offer, such as Castle Christmas Fair, Valkenburg Christmas Market and Magical Maastricht.