Once again, you can take advantage of a Christmas Markets combo-card, which offers you many benefits and convenience. The combo-card enables visitors to gain admission to both underground markets for € 9,00 instead of € 10,00. A discount of no less than € 1,00! Last year, many tour operators took advantage of the opportunity to pre-order combo-cards and the extra convenience this offers.

As a tour operator, the combo-card gives you a number of benefits. In addition to the € 1,00 discount per combo-card on admission prices for both markets, you have the added convenience of having ordered, paid for and received the combo-cards before you even start out! This means that your customers no longer need to queue up at the ticket office, but can walk straight into the markets on submission of their tickets. This is an extra service you can offer your customers!

The special combo-card has been developed especially for tour operators, can be ordered exclusively from the South Limburg tourist information office (VVV Zuid-Limburg). The combo-card can also be collected in person from the South Limburg tourist information office in Valkenburg aan de Geul (Th. Dorrenplein 5), during normal opening hours. However, should you be interested, we would advise you to submit a order for these combo-cards beforehand in writing. Depending on your requirements, we can send these to you by registered post (*) or you can arrange to have these pre-ordered combo-cards picked up yourself from the tourist information office in Valkenburg aan de Geul.

The Christmas Market at the Gemeentegrot (Municipal Cave)
This is the oldest and also the largest subterranean Christmas Market in Europe attracting countless numbers of visitors each year. To get visitors into the Christmas mood, the age-old system of underground galleries in the Gemeentegrot will once again be adorned with decorations, professional stands and many products. For example, in the Roman section of the cavern, you can enjoy a heart-warming drink along with some mood-creating music.

The Christmas Market at the Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave)
This year, Santa Claus has taken up residence in the Velvet Cave. You are invited to visit his home! Take a look at the room of presents, visit his bedroom and admire the reindeers and sleigh. A visit to the Christmas Market in the Velvet Cave is more than beautiful decorations alone; on your tour of the cave you can enjoy the impressive mural paintings, sculptures, the unique 18th century chapel, market stalls with Christmas and gift items, ancient trades and a cosy catering establishment. Experience the festive Christmas atmosphere at the Christmas Market in the Velvet Cave.

Opening hours
The Christmas markets are open from 16th of November 2012.

The Gemeentegrot:

- Monday to Friday: 12.00 (noon) - 09.00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m.
- Sunday 23rd of December: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

The Fluweelengrot:

- Sunday to Thursday: 10.00 (noon) - 07.00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 10.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m.
- Sunday 23rd of December: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Tips
Avoid busy periods at weekends between 11.00 and 16.00 and come during the week or in the evenings as much as possible. See also accompanying arrangements for coaches.

Our staff in the Information & Bookings department will be glad to tell you about all the possibilities that the Pass offers, ordering and payment methods and the special arrangements for coaches set in place by the Valkenburg aan de Geul municipality.

If you would like to combine your visit to the Christmas markets in the Gemeentegrot and the Fluweelengrot with another excursion or activity, we would be glad to give you advice on putting together a (customised) group-based programme. Our professional staff can provide you with full details on accommodation and the diversity of other options that the South Limburg region has to offer.