Amsterdam’s Christmas markets will start in December, after Sinterklaas Day.
*Please check the official website for the latest information.
X’mas Markets in Amsterdam
Dec 3rd – Jan 8th “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:Dec 3rd to Jan 8th
Hours:12-21
*Dec 24th and 31st:12-17
*Dec 25th:Closed
Ice skating:€ 8.50
Address:Rembrandtweg 41a, 1181 GE Amstelveen
URL:Winter Village Amstelveen
Dec 14th – 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.
*The skating rink is open from 12th November to 5th February.
Date:Dec 14th to 26th
Hours:11-20
*Dec 25th and 26th:11-18
Address:Museumplein, 1071 DJ AMSTERDAM
Date:Nov 12th to Feb 5th
Hours:9-22
*Weekend:9-23
Ice skating:€ 14.50 (inc. rental shoes)
URL:Ice* Village Amsterdam
Dec 15th – Jan 1st “Winter Paradijs” in Amsterdam Rai
Winter Paradijs at the RAI in Amsterdam Zuid is a winter paradise with a wide range of activities for children and adults alike.
Skating rink, curling, Christmas market, beer garden, karaoke and cinema. This is an amusement park where you can play all day long.
Date:Dec 15th to Jan 1st
Hours:9-25
*Weekend:9-26
Entrance fee:€ 19.50
*Weekend:€ 21.50
*Discount after 19 pm
Address:Europaplein 2-22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam
URL:De Amsterdamse Winterparade
Dec 18th “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 4th December.
Date:Dec 18th
Hours:12-18
Address:Haarlemmerweg 8-10, 1014 BE Amsterdam
URL:Funky Xmas Market
Dec 18th “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 18th this year.
I’m planning to go to Winter Paradijs. Where will you go?