About
The Sinterklaas arrival starts at Pelmolen in Rijssen on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 12:45. Sinterklaas and the pieten then move on to the centre.
What to expect
Sinterklaas arrives at Pelmolen around 12:45 with the pietenband and about 40 pieten.
Around 13:15 they leave for the centre and reach the fountain around 13:45–14:00.
- Pepernoten enough for everyone
- Sing Sinterklaas songs with the presenters
- Dance pieten teach the newest dances
- Mayor Jurgen van Houdt welcomes Sinterklaas
- Stage on het Schild: see and hear Sinterklaas
- Sinterklaas continues along the Grotestraat
- Sinterklaashuis in the Grotestraat: hand in your colouring page
Questions
When does Sinterklaas arrival in Rijssen start and end?
Sinterklaas arrival in Rijssen runs Saturday, 14 November 2026, 12:45.
Where is Sinterklaas arrival in Rijssen?
Sinterklaas arrival in Rijssen takes place at Pelmolen, Rijssen.
Can I hand in my colouring page?
Yes, at the Sinterklaashuis in the Grotestraat.
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Getting there
Pelmolen, 7461 PT Rijssen, Overijssel, NL
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