Winter Markets, Art, Sustainability and More: Discover What’s on in Apeldoorn in November

31.10.2025

City Offers Wide Range of Attractions Including Events for All Tastes

As we near the end of the year, Apeldoorn prepares to welcome the approach of Yuletide with a range of fun and exciting activities. Take a look at some of November’s best attractions in the city:

Winter market delights

If you’re into street markets, Apeldoorn has plenty to offer this month. On Saturday, 1 November, the Winter Solstice Market will take place from 15:00 to 20:00 at the roller-skating track at De Voorwaarts. More than 70 stalls will offer unique handmade products, delicious winter treats and hot drinks, all set against atmospheric lighting and cosy music.

Closing the month on 29 November, there will be a winter market happening at Bertus and Riek’s Farm (Kruisweg 28, Beekbergen) from 10:00 to 15:00. Options include fragrant coffee, artisanal chocolates, homemade chutneys, art and jewellery, cured meats, microgreens, flowers and Christmas trees.

Also on 29 November, the Oosterhuizen winter fair brings together 65 stalls with a variety of products including wintry delights such as pea soup, warm mulled wine and hot chocolate. The fair will take place from 12:00 to 19:00 at Het Dorpshuis (Het Oude Veen 19-21). Later, there will be a winter festival from 19:00 to 00:30. The entry to both events is free, with a parking fee of €5 per car.

Zero Waste Winter Week

How about learning more about sustainability while joining swap meets, fairs, workshops and other dynamic group activities?

From 1 to 9 November, Apeldoorn will host the Zero Waste Winter Week, a multi-day festival dedicated to zero-waste living. Activities will focus on themes such as second-hand fashion, gardening, recycling, upcycling and more. Find more information and the full programme here.

New Tech Festival

Innovations that will change the world and revolutionise work will be featured at the New Tech Festival. Companies from different sectors will present their latest developments and give visitors the chance to get hands-on by testing, building, trying out and experiencing. The event will be held at the NewTechPark on the Zwitsalterrein (Vlijtseweg 148) on 7 November (from 13:30 to 17:30) and 8 November (from 10:00 to 15:00). Entry is free.

Celebrate Christmas at Het Loo Palace

From 28 November to 4 January, visitors can explore Het Loo Palace and stables courtyard lit up with Christmas trees and festive decorations. It’s an opportunity to enjoy glühwein, hot chocolate and a glimpse into how the royal family celebrated Christmas through the centuries. Winterpaleis Het Loo is popular, so it’s a good idea to book your tickets early through the Palace’s website.

Experience nature through a hike

Hiking enthusiasts can enjoy Apeldoorn’s natural beauty by joining the Gingerbread Walk (‘Pepernotenwandeling’) on 22 and 23 November. Participants can choose from five routes: 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km or 25 km. All routes start at the Clubgebouw De Trekvogels (Adelaarslaan 1), with start times varying by distance. Along the way, hikers will be treated to gingerbread cookies at the rest stops.

Mushrooms viewed through art

The secret and fascinating world of mushrooms is the theme of the exhibition ‘The Mushroom at the End of the World’, held at CODA Apeldoorn (Vosselmanstraat 299) from 9 November to 12 April. Some artworks showcase hopeful collaborations between humans and nature, while others reveal irreparable damage. Several works also utilise new technologies and collaborations with scientists to give shape and substance to fresh ideas and images. For tickets and more info, visit the museum’s website.

Gigant’s Anniversary Programme

One of Apeldoorn’s most popular cultural venues, Gigant (Nieuwstraat 377), is turning 50 this year. To celebrate this milestone, it will host an exciting Anniversary Programme, featuring screenings of classic movies from various decades, live music concerts and more. Find the full list of events here.

Music of the month

November brings a rich variety of concerts to Apeldoorn, with most tickets available at prices ranging from €20 to €40. Classic rock fans can enjoy Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Wall’, performed in full by Dutch band The Pink Floyd Project on 7 November at the Orpheus Theatre (Churchillplein 1), starting at 20:00.

One of Hollywood’s most celebrated composers, Hans Zimmer, will be honoured with a tribute concert by Mystery Ensemble on 8 November at Grote Kerk (Loolaan 16), also starting at 20:00. Zimmer is behind the soundtracks for James Bond films, Interstellar, Inception, Dune, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and many more.

Grote Kerk will host another tribute on 21 November at 20:00, this time to Hayao Miyazaki. Scored by Joe Hisaishi, Miyazaki’s films – ‘Howl's Moving Castle’, ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’, ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, among many others – have captivated generations. Mystery Ensemble will perform the music live.

For cantata lovers, Bachkoor Apeldoorn presents a Christmas Concert at the Orpheus Theatre on 21 November, starting at 20:00. The programme features works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and Camille Saint-Saëns.