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Markt, Gouda · Every December
Gouda bij Kaarslicht
A Dutch town switches off its streetlights and lights its town hall with 1,500 candles for one December evening.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Amsterdam or Rotterdam for December 8 to 20, 2026, round trips of 2 to 3 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The square fills by six; the side streets and the church steps offer a view without the crush.
- The Sint Janskerk with its famous stained glass is open and candlelit the same evening.
- Schiphol to Gouda is 45 minutes by direct train; Rotterdam airport is about 40 minutes.
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