Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam
Sinterklaasfest im Holländischen Viertel52°24′ N 13°04′ EFolk customDec 12, 2026Seasonal
The Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam suits families who want a Dutch take on St Nicholas inside Germany, and the trade-off is a single weekend. The organizer confirms 12 and 13 December 2026 in the Holländisches Viertel, with free entry.
For one weekend Potsdam's Dutch Quarter becomes a Dutch Christmas village. About 100 stalls bring Dutch culture, crafts and food, from kniepertjes wafer rolls to matjes herring and genever. Festival listings put Sinterklaas's arrival on his white horse at around 13:30 on the Saturday.
Worth knowing
- Come on Saturday for Sinterklaas's arrival.
Quick answers about Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam
When is Sinterklaas in Potsdam in 2026?
The Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam's Holländisches Viertel runs on 12 and 13 December 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00 on Saturday and 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, according to the organizer.
What are the opening hours of Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam?
Sinterklaas Festival in Potsdam keeps these hours: Sat 11:00–19:00; Sun 11:00–18:00.