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December 2017
Dear readers,
December is usually a pretty busy month for internationals when it comes to travelling and family time. We have lots in store for those of you who will be staying in the region this Christmas: shops offering extended opening hours, Christmas markets, the Winter Wonder Weeks and loads of other fun activities. For those who do not celebrate Christmas, there will also be plenty of fun things to do in December and early January: Wintry steam train rides, jewellery exhibitions and much more.
Enjoy the start of the Winter season!
Corine van der Ceelen
Expat Centre opening hours in December and January
The Expat Centre Leiden (ECL) will be closed on a couple of days in December and January. You’ll find more information here.
EXTRA OPENING HOURS LEIDEN IN DECEMBER
In December, Leiden City Centre will offer extended opening hours! Bring along your favourite shopping buddy and find the items you’re looking for during the festive season.
Annual review 30%-ruling salary requirement
30% ruling salary requirements for 2018 have been published. Read the newest article from our partner Limes, who knows all about taxes, finances and insurance.
On the Move: What's going on in Leiden?
You are invited for the festive Opening of the LeidenGlobal Exhibition 'Heritage on the Move' at the City Hall of Leiden, with an introduction for expats in Leiden on attending cultural and academic events.
The most delightful Christmas Markets in and around Leiden
December
It’s Christmas Market time again!
Kidsproof Leiden put together a list of really fun Christmas Markets for parents and kids in the Leiden area. Read on and find out where to go!
Winter Wonder Weeks
December
Leiden - A floating Christmas-fair next to an equally floating ice ring with music, hot chocolate and Dutch green pea soup make up for a lively hustle and bustle.
The Quartles @ de Gouwe
December the 10th
Oegstgeest - The Quartles will grace de Gouwe with another visit. This super cool band will play the best songs of the heroes of the sixties and seventies with a brilliant Quartles twist. A must-see!
JEWELLERY: Made By, Worn By
December 13th and onwards
Leiden - In its forthcoming winter exhibition, Museum Volkenkunde presents the largest collection of jewellery ever to be displayed in a Dutch museum. Almost 1000 items from all over the world will guarantee a feast for the eye.
Boerderij ’t Geertje at Christmas time
December 10th and 17th
Zoeterwoude - Come and celebrate Christmas, at Boerderij 't Geertje in Zoeterwoude. There's a lot of fun activities for children.
Christmas concert Vocaal Ensemble Allegria
November 16th and 17th
Leiderdorp - Christmas is coming, and to get into the spirit, Allegria will present an atmospheric and varied musical programme. Besides English Christmas carols, the programme will comprise songs from musicals, opera works and operettas.
Duivenvoorde in the Christmas Spirit
December 16th and 17th
Voorschoten - With magnificent Christmas trees, a pleasant Market and shimmering decorations, Duivenvorde will be transformed into a true Christmas fairy tale with activities for young and old.
Christmas concert (6+)
December 17th
Leiden - This is Christmas like you have never experienced it before. During this family concert you’ll be hearing music from Old Constantinople and Arabian and Byzantine singing. It’ll be a Christmas story to remember.
GreenWoods Jolly WinterWonderLand
December 17th
Wassenaar - In a decorated classical horse drawn carriage two horses, with jingle bells, will bring you in joyful Christmas ambience. Do not miss this romantic Christmas Experience!
Wintry steam train rides
December 27th till 30th
Katwijk - Looking for a fun outing between Christmas and New Year’s? Hop on board our steam train for a ride along the banks of the Valkenburgse Meer and enjoy the spectacular clouds of steam!
Every new month we provide you with special articles and blogs!
