Christmas Markets 

For the best Christmas markets and experiences in the Netherlands, head to Maastricht in the south. Market stalls, ice-skating and a ferris wheel feature in central Vrithof Square and side streets are lit up with candles and fairy lights, making it a truly magical experience.

Nearby at Valkenburg, the famous caves play host to the most atmospheric of Christmas markets.

For a totally different festive experience, head to the city of Deventer and its annual Dickens Festival, where everyone is in full costume and you feel as if you have stepped back in time.