Start with Valkenburg. First, you get to know the picturesque town on a city tour. Valkenburg is particularly famous for its underground Christmas markets, especially in the Gemeentegrot, where the market winds through the labyrinth of aisles.

Also very fascinating is the largest Christmas crib in Europe – the “Magic Sand”. The fine sand sculptures, harmonious lighting and music puts you in a magical Christmas mood.

In the afternoon, you continue to Aachen with the festive Christmas market. Around the cathedral and town hall, you find a splendor of market stands and lights.