Comments on: Wintergoud, Winterstad and WinterWelVaart 2025: Groningen’s Christmas market https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/ Taking the road less traveled Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:04:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rachel Heller https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7554 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:32:21 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7554 In reply to nancie.

Maybe that’s why it appealed to me so much: I grew up on the coast (of Connecticut) too!

]]> By: nancie https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7549 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:05:15 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7549 Hi Rachel. What a great idea for a Christmas market! Being from Halifax, on the North Atlantic, is definitely one of the reasons it’s so appealing. The navy ships are always lit up in our harbour, and so pretty. I’d be with Jan for the full 3 nights, hopping from ship to ship!

]]> By: Rachel Heller https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7510 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:24:49 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7510 In reply to budget jan.

Go for it! I’ll be there tonight! Last year I didn’t stay for many of the shows in the boats, partly because the most popular ones were so crowded that I got a bit claustrophobic. But between shows you can also just explore the ship itself, which is interesting too!

]]> By: Rachel Heller https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7508 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:22:17 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7508 In reply to Ruth – Tanama Tales.

The boats are mostly privately-owned and used for things like charter sailing, events or bed and breakfasts. The entertainment is mostly music, from rock bands to sea chantey choruses!

]]> By: Ruth - Tanama Tales https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7501 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:12:22 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7501 Rachel, what a great surprise! Like you mentioned, this market is very unique (have not heard of something similar before). I like that you can get on the boats. Who owns the ships? What kind of “entertainment” is available inside the ships?

]]> By: budget jan https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7477 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:37:51 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7477 This is the most interesting Christmas Market I’ve heard of. The fact that it was along the canal was enough for me, but being able to view the ships and their exhibits. I would go each of the three days just to board a different ship and experience them all. Fantastic Rachel.

]]> By: Rachel Heller https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7462 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:24:25 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7462 In reply to Life Images by Jill.

A Christmas market trip would be so much fun! Take public transportation so you can drink gluwein! Check out this pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/santafetraveler/christmas-markets-in-europe/ It’s all about Christmas markets!

]]> By: Life Images by Jill https://rachelsruminations.com/winterwelvaart/#comment-7455 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:26:33 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=5960#comment-7455 WinterWelVaart looks like a wonderful place to visit. I think one could easily wander there for hours, not only to look at the markets, but the boats and the buildings. I really think I should go to Europe next Christmas! The whole winter Christmas is so appealing here in summer Australia. Enjoy the rest of your week. I was happy to meet you here today at Travel Photo Thursday.

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