Amsterdam’s Christmas markets will start in December, after Sinterklaas Day.
Here is information the 5 popular Christmas markets in Amsterdam.
Nov 30th – Jan 5th “Winter Village” in Amstelveen
Held in the square of the Amstelveen shopping mall, the Winter Village is the earliest Christmas market around Amsterdam.
Shopping at malls and Christmas markets, exercising at the skating rink, and enjoying delicious meals at restaurants. It’s the perfect holiday.
Date：Nov 30th to Jan 5th
Hours：12-21
Ice skating：€ 5.50
MAP：Rembrandtweg 41a, 1181 GE Amstelveen
URL：Winter Village Amstelveen
Dec 12th – 26th “Ice*Amsterdam” in Museumplein
In winter the Museum Square is decorated into a lovely Ice*Amsterdam. A lit-up skating rink, with markets lined up around it, will become a Christmas version of the square.
*There will be no skating rink in 2024
Date：Dec 12th to 26th
Hours：12-21
*Dec 25th and 26th：12-19
MAP：Museumplein, 1071 DJ AMSTERDAM
URL：Icevillage.nl
Dec 19th – Jan 5st “Winter Paradijs” in Amsterdam Rai
Winter Paradijs, located at the RAI in Amsterdam Zuid, is a winter paradise with a variety of activities for both children and adults.
This amusement park has everything you need to have fun all day, including a skating rink, curling, a Christmas market, a beer garden, karaoke, and a movie theater.
Date：Dec 19th to Jan 5st
Hours：9-24
Entrance fee：€ 19.50-
MAP：Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam
URL：Winterparadijs.nl
Dec 15th “Funky Christmas Market” in Westerpark
A market is held every month at Westerpark, and a special Christmas market is held in December.
*Sinterklaas Market will be held on 1st December.
Date：Dec 15th
Hours：12-18
MAP：Pazzanistraat 33, 1014 DB Amsterdam
URL：Funky Xmas Market
Dec 22th “Pure Market” in Frankendael Park
Puremarkt is held every Sunday at different locations such as Amstel Park, Amsterdam Bos, and Park Frankendael. The Christmas market will be held at Park Frankendael on December 22th this year.
I’m planning to go to Winter Paradijs. Where do you want to go?