Spend five days strolling past beautiful stands and, of course, shopping till you drop at our more than 160 tastemakers, mood makers, and trendsetters, who will show you the best they have to offer! Trendy home & hearth decorations, original must-haves, or unique items handpicked and handmade just for you. Everything you need to make the holidays a celebration, all around the beautifully illuminated Palace. Time for a break? Be surprised by inspiring demonstrations and warm up on one of the cozy terraces.

From November 20, it's time for skating fun on the Market Square again! During this eighteenth edition of Harderwijk op IJs, you can enjoy six weeks of fun, hot chocolate, and gliding across the ice. Put on your gloves, grab your hat, and enjoy some wonderful ice skating fun!

From the stables square to the palace it is a festival of lights and decorations. The stable complex is highlighted and there is an impressive tree full of lights on the stable square. The 'stallenlaan' lane towards the palace is completely decorated with Christmas trees. In front of the illuminated palace there is a Christmas tree!

Winter in the Fortress is an atmospheric winter event in the fortified town of Elburg, set in the spirit of the year 1900. Our beautiful old town serves as a wonderful backdrop, and as you walk through the streets and alleys, there is something to see or experience everywhere.

Imagine a place where the icy cold warms your heart. Where winter chill turns into warm admiration. A magical world where creativity knows no bounds and where every step brings a new discovery. This place exists. It is a place where artists from all over the world come together to brave the cold and create spectacular works of art out of ice. This is not just any place. This is the Ice Sculpture Festival.

The ultimate winter experience returns! From December 13, 2025, until January 3, 2026, we’re opening the gates to the Netherlands’ most magical winter event. Get ready for an even more dazzling Winter Paradise, our most enchanting edition yet, wrapped in a brand-new look.