The year in Leiden
The big moments of the year in Leiden: Sinterklaas arrives, Winter Wonder Weeks, Christmas market and more, with their dates.
Winter Wonder Weeks
A floating ice rink on the Nieuwe Rijn through the holidays. You need a ticket to skate.
Christmas market
The nostalgic Christmas market on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht in the centre, on two stretches of days in December: Friday to Sunday first, and Thursday to Sunday a week later.
Leiden Marathon
Marathon, half marathon and 10 km on the Sunday, with a 5 km and walking routes on the Saturday and a free children's run on the Sunday afternoon.
Museum Night Leiden
One evening when the museums of the city stay open late, with talks, workshops and performances on top of the collections.
Leidens Ontzet (3 October)
The city's big day, remembering the relief of Leiden in 1574, held every year on 3 October with the festivities starting on the 2nd. On the 3rd come free herring and white bread in the morning and the Grote Optocht in the afternoon, and the fair is there on both days.
