There’s so much to see and do in Santa’s Village that we’ve put it all together in an overview. This way, you won’t miss any part of this super-cozy event!
Opening Hours on Weekdays
- Tuesday, December 10: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, December 11: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Thursday, December 12: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Friday, December 13: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Tuesday, December 17: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, December 18: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Thursday, December 19: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
- Friday, December 20: 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Opening Hours on Weekends
- Saturday, December 7: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sunday, December 8: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday, December 14: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sunday, December 15: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday, December 21: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sunday, December 22: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Santa’s Village is located in the Elzas Passage in Helmond. The following areas can be visited free of charge:
Santa's Home
Take a look inside Santa’s post office, Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa’s living and working room, bedroom, and even his bathroom.
Rudolph's Home
Here, you can visit the reindeer stables. You’ll likely meet at least one reindeer – and maybe even Rudolph himself! Don’t forget to take a photo with him.
Santa's Bakery
Watch how delicious treats are freshly made and packaged to be sold in Santa’s Cookies & More. Decorate Christmas cookies with a variety of toppings and take your creation home to enjoy.
Santa's Cookies & More
Find all kinds of delicious Christmas treats here – perfect as a gift or for a Christmas hamper. A delightful little Christmas shop!
Santa's Sewing Studio
See how the elves’ costumes are made, and even dress up in a cheerful Christmas outfit for a festive photo.
Activities
Cookie Decorating
Decorate delicious Christmas cookies with a variety of toppings. Take your creation home and enjoy!
- When: Every day
- Where: Santa’s Bakery
- Cost: €2 per person
Available until 30 minutes before closing time.
Christmas Crafts
Love getting creative and making beautiful art? Come and join the Christmas crafting fun.
- When: December 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20
- Where: Santa’s Bakery
- Cost: €1 per person
Available until 30 minutes before closing time.
Christmas Card Making
Get creative and design beautiful Christmas cards.
- When: December 11, 13, 18, and 20
- Where: Santa’s Bakery
- Cost: €1 per person
Available until 30 minutes before closing time.
Treasure Hunt
Santa has lost Simon’s wish list. Can you find all the gifts and make sure Santa gets the list on time? Participate in the treasure hunt, and you might win a fun prize!
- When: Every day
- Where: Helmond city center
- Cost: Free
Participation forms available at Santa’s Cookies & More during opening hours. One winner will be announced on the website on December 22.
Photo Spots
We’ve set up beautiful photo spots around the village. Take a free Christmas-themed photo for yourself or as a gift!
Food Court
From Christmas chalets, you can buy delicious treats at the festively decorated food court. Enjoy reibekuchen with applesauce, bratwurst rolls, hot chocolate (with whipped cream), or alcohol-free mulled wine. Yum!
- When: Wednesday afternoons, Friday afternoons, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Where: At the heart of the Elzas Passage
Wine O’Clock
On Sunday, December 8, enjoy beautiful live Christmas songs performed by Wine O’Clock while you shop and visit Santa’s Village in the Elzas Passage!
- When: Sunday afternoon, December 8
- Where: At the heart of the Elzas Passage