The Christmas Village Amsterdam is the Christmas market on the Museumplein in Amsterdam. From Thursday 3 December to Sunday 27 December 2026 more than 50 wooden chalets stand here, right next to the ice rink.
With atmospheric lights, cosy chalets and warm drinks, there is a real Christmas atmosphere.
The Christmas market is open every day in 2026.
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From 12:00 till 21:00 hours.
Take your wishlist and swap Amsterdam for a day out at one of these magical Christmas markets nearby. In addition to an endless array of unique gifts, you can also indulge in all sorts of festive treats. Savour, shop, and browse.
Hop on the sleigh to Haarlem. Your Christmas adventure starts in Haarlem, where the historic centre and old canals add an extra sprinkle of magic to the festivities. The traditional Christmas Market Haarlem brings a smile to the face of visitors of all ages. Indulge in festive sweets, pick up handmade trinkets, and enjoy Christmas carols sung by a choir in between.
A charming scene will be set up on the beautiful Hooglandse Kerkgracht where lovely Christmas gifts can be purchased. Of course, the option to enjoy a delicious warm mulled wine or hot chocolate will not be missing.
Every winter, Scheveningen transforms into a magical winter paradise during the Cool Event. Right on the Kurhausplein, a covered ice rink of no less than 600 m² sparkles, with the iconic Kurhaus hotel in the background.
In December, the Sunday Market at the Westergas site turns into the Funky Xmas Market, with stalls full of handmade products, design and original Christmas gifts, live music and tasty street food. Entry is free.
At the winter edition of the Pure Markt in Park Frankendael you will find fresh, pure produce from small makers and farmers, ideal for your Christmas dinner or an original gift. Entry is free.
In December, you can soak up the atmosphere, smell, and ultimate Christmas spirit in the Dutch political capital. Come and listen to one of the many storytellers and children's choirs. The Lange Voorhout is filled with cosy stalls offering flammkuchen, wood carvings, and wintry pelts.
The canals and streets of Amsterdam are transformed into a magical museum of light each year.
The Amsterdamse Winterparadijs immerses you in a cosy winter village full of Christmas lights, pine trees and festive winter decorations.
With its nostalgic drawbridge, sparkling lights and the iconic view of the Rijksmuseum, this is one of the most atmospheric places in the city to go ice skating.
Neem je wishlist mee en verruil Amsterdam voor een dagje uit naar een van deze magische kerstmarkten in de omgeving. Naast een oneindig aanbod aan bijzondere cadeautjes, kun je er ook snoepen van allerlei feestelijke lekkernijen. Smul, shop en snuffel rond.
Museumplein
Display Christmas Market Museumplein