Shortly before the market period, Bucharest City Hall began preparations for the Christmas Market in Constitution Square, an event scheduled to take place between November 27 and December 27. The works are being followed by traffic restrictions in the area, including on sections of Liberty Boulevard and Unirii Boulevard, while temporary crossings will be arranged for pedestrians.
Valkenburg transforms underground galleries into spectacular Christmas markets
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Valkenburg, a small town in the south of the Netherlands, transforms two former stone quarries into underground Christmas markets every year. The 2026 edition takes place from November 13 to December 30, in the galleries of Gemeentegrot and Fluweelengrot, located near the borders with Belgium and Germany.
In Gemeentegrot, considered Europe’s largest underground Christmas market, visitors will find Christmas trees, thousands of lights, decorations, handicrafts, gifts and local delicacies, all arranged among walls and arches carved into marlstone.
Fluweelengrot, known as the Velvet Cave, lies beneath the ruins of Valkenburg Castle. The tunnels, once used—including as a refuge during wartime—preserve historical inscriptions and drawings, including the signatures of American soldiers from 1945. The market has more than 60 stalls and will reach its 27th edition in 2026.
Tickets cost between 9 and 11 euros for adults, while children aged 5 to 11 pay 6.50 euros. The Christmas Town festival runs until January 3, 2027, with parades, shows and light installations across the town.
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Context: Before the opening of Christmas markets, some cities are preparing the infrastructure and introducing traffic restrictions
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