About
What to expect
Sinterklaas arrives by boat in Almelo for a festive arrival with entertainment and pepernoten.
- 12:00 start in harbour by Rechtbank
- 12:30 Sint and Pieten arrive
- 13:15 city tour leaves the harbour
- 13:30–15:00 Koornmarkt programme with danspieten
- 15:00 Huis van Sinterklaas opens
- Huis van Sinterklaas closes at 16:00
- Sinterklaas may also appear on stage
Questions
When does Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo start and end?
Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo runs Saturday, 14 November 2026, 13:30 until 15:00.
Where is Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo?
Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo takes place at Haven Noordzijde, Almelo.
How much are tickets for Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo?
Sinterklaas Arrival Almelo is free to enter.
What is the programme?
12:00 – programme starts in the harbour in front of the Rechtbank
12:30 – arrival of Sint and Pieten
13:15 – parade leaves the harbour for a tour through the city
13:30–15:00 – programme at Koornmarkt with danspieten
15:00 – Huis van Sinterklaas opens, open until 16:00
Sinterklaas may also appear on stage
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Getting there
Haven Noordzijde, Almelo, Overijssel, NL
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