The magic of Christmas, Brunssum has it. And this is why!

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. We all know the song. As far as we’re concerned we change the lyrics into: “Brunssum is the Most Wonderful Place of the Year”. After all, with a huge Christmas event for free you find the ultimate Christmas experience right here. So block your agenda for 16, 17 and 18 December to experience the magic yourself! We bet you’ll come back for seconds!

Christmas magic in Brunssum for the whole family

There’s something about Christmas. People gather, lights twinkle, there is celebration and unity. In December, the town centre of Brunssum has an awful lot of Christmas magic to offer. Because on 16 December, Christmas Village Brunssum opens its metaphorical doors. A unique and free Christmas event second to none! This article will tell you all about it. Prepare for a lot of Christmas fun.

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The Christmas entertainment village with its 32,000 sq. feet caters for all tastes. On the Lindeplein square and the parking area in front of the town hall everything is designed to give you that ultimate Christmas feeling. Here are the 8 things you don’t want to miss.

1. Top-class entertainment for the young and the old

Christmas is something you need to feel, to experience. That is why there are 9 stages offering Christmas entertainment for the young and the old. Music, singing, fireworks, theatre, show. With familiar names like Beppie Kraft or Noizz and so many more. Click for the detailed programme

2. Sensational opening ceremony

On 17 December at 5 p.m. Brunssum comes alive! The main entrance of the town hall at Lindeplein square is then the place to be. With a ceremonial opening by Mayor Mrs. Van der Rijt and a spectacular opening show the Christmas entertainment village comes alive. Brace yourself to be dazzled. 

3. Children’s wishes to be fulfilled

On 17 and 18 December all children can come to write down a wish for another child or for themselves. Eventually, a number of wishes will be selected that will be fulfilled. Isn’t that something special? The selection will be announced on 18 December at 5.30 p.m. Have you thought of a nominee yet?

4. Start the Holidays with Brunssum Borrelt

Did you miss the great summer edition of Brunssum Borrelt? Don’t worry, the Christmas edition of this social networking event is on Friday 16 December. Hello, Brubo X-mas Edition. Yeah! An evening of catching up and having a drink together, that is ho, ho, ho, let’s go. The event is kicked off by the Brubo organisation from the Adviesbureau De Ruijter Christmas Main Square. 

5. Meet & Greet with Santa (or Anna & Elsa!)

More fun for the little ones. A genuine Santa to have a picture taken with. The setting in itself is worth a visit. And psst… does your family have a Frozen fan? Make sure to come 17 and 18 December to have a photograph taken with your kids together with Anna, Elsa and Olaf.

6. Treats galore

Christmas also means enjoying good food and drink. A genuine Food truck street awaits you to indulge your taste buds. Enjoy the food and the company! New this year is the winter brunch. That means an abundance of great dishes to enjoy but also the accompanying entertainment. An experience in itself! And there is a loyalty campaign in the bargain

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7. Christmas Shopping-Street

Go for a leisurely stroll to shop in the charming Christmas Shopping-Street. You may score your own unique Christmas gift right there. And even without a Christmas list shopping in Brunssum is great fun. With all the decorations and attractive offers it is the place to go.

8. Follow the red carpet to the centre 

From Lindeplein square an inviting red carpet leads you towards and right through the charmingly lit town centre, decorated with numerous Christmas trees. Christmas all around you. There is an ice rink, a nostalgic merry-go-round, you can visit the Multiplay Winter Castle or Santa’s Home, and this is only a selection of all the fun things to do. And as icing on the cake: free hot chocolate and popcorn for everyone. Yummie!

So, for the magic of Christmas you go to Brunssum! Are you coming? If you are, please share your magical (photo) moment with us through Facebook or Instagram! So we can all share in the fun.