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This is what to do during the Warm Winter Weeks

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From December 12th to January 4th, Rotterdam's city centre will be awash with light, camaraderie, and coziness during the Rotterdam Warm Winter Weeks. The heart of the city will be transformed into an atmospheric winter wonderland with illuminated buildings, squares, and streets—and a vibrant parade of lights (the Rotterdam Warm Winter Parade) will kick off a heartwarming winter season.

The Warme Winter Weeks form the foundation for a vibrant winter in the city. In addition to the official RWWW programme, this page features the best activities and events organized by the city's many partners, such as theaters, museums, retailers, and event organizers.

Our goal? To give you the most comprehensive overview possible of what to do and experience in Rotterdam City Centre during the winter months.

Curious about what awaits you? Below, we share the RWWW programme and the city's winter highlights. Keep an eye on this page, as we regularly update it with new events and activities from both the RWWW and our partners!

All events
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# Must sees
December 11 Christmas Festival of Connection
China Lightbaan Kraanvogels Lijnbaan RWWW
# Must sees
December 12 Register for the Rotterdam Warm Winter Parade
Koopgoot kerstversiering knikkerbaan
# Must sees
Sporty 2026 Win great prizes during the Beat The Stairs Challenge in the Koopgoot
RJF GEM Rehearsal Rdamse WWW 006 min 1
# Must sees
December 12 Warm Winter Performance by Rotterdam Fire Brigade
Jonas Jaeken unsplash party
# Must sees
December 12 Warm Winter Celebration Laurenskerk
Lichtbeeld Lichtstoet 1
# Must sees
December 12 to January 4 An illuminated Rotterdam: discover this light art in the city centre
Warme winter actie soep
# Must sees
Join in and help Warm Winter Promotion
Campagnebeeld Rotterdam Night Walk 2025 6 min
# Culture & Entertainment
Third Day of Christmas Join the Rotterdam Night Walk
Binnenwegplein Claire Droppert
# Culture & Entertainment
Battles & challenges Experience cool winter moves at Binnenwegplein
PHOTO 2025 10 30 16 26 37 2
# Must sees
Winter Schie Blok Market: new winter evening market in Rotterdam
Wensboom illustratie
# Must sees
Hope, warmth and connection Leave your wish at the Rotterdam Wish Tree
Koopgoot kerstverlichting Guido Pijper
# Shopping
Shopping for gifts Opening hours during fall and Christmas
Erasmusbrug vuurwerk rotterdam 2016 Peter Bezemer
# Must sees
Starting 2026 with a bang The National Fireworks in Rotterdam
Afbeeldingen WTC Shops Winterswing
# Must sees
December 19th to 21st High swing and Christmas tree village at WTC Rotterdam
Ahoy Iris van den Broek 1
# Culture & Entertainment
First edition Two days of winter fun at Winter Wonderland in Rotterdam Ahoy
Makers Markt GH Gdec2024 1796 min
# Must sees
Groot Handelsgebouw The Maker Market: three days of Christmas fun in Rotterdam
Visual Koopgoot Adventskalender DEF
# Must sees
Surprise Magical Advent calendar in the Koopgoot
Vintage aan de Maas
# Shopping
December tip Visit the winter edition of Vintage aan de Maas
Erasmusbrug onderaanzicht 2014 ️ Claire Droppert
# Must sees
Challenge A sporty winter with the DSW Bruggenloop
Stadhuis Claire Droppert
# Must sees
Safe winter Free bicycle lighting on the Coolsingel
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These are the Warm Winter Weeks
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