Christmas Market 2024

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Put on your skates, wrap the kids up in their winter coats, and gather your loveliest mates; the cosiest days of the year are just around the corner! We've listed the 6 best Christmas markets in Amsterdam for those looking to snap up a unique Christmas gift, leisurely stroll around Christmas stalls, or take a romantic boat tour along the canals during the Amsterdam Light Festival.

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Top 5 Christmas Markets in Amsterdam

1) Ice Village

Every December, a small Christmas Market is set up in front of the Rijksmuseum at the Museumplein in Amsterdam. Sip on mulled wine and shop at various stalls for the perfect presents to go under the Christmas tree. In the cosy winter chalets, you'll discover all sorts of trinkets, Christmas accessories, live entertainment, and food that's finger-licking good.

  • When: Thursday 12 to Thursday 26 December 2024
  • Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 (on 25 and 26 December from 12:00 to 19:00)
  • Free entry
  • Where: Museumplein
  • Website: www.icevillage.nl
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2) Amsterdam Light Festival

During Christmas in Amsterdam, the canals will be a beacon of light during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Dozens of artworks and installations from national and international artists decorate the canals in the centre of Amsterdam. There are multiple departure points, so there's always one that fits your itinerary.

3) Funky Xmas Market

In December, the well-known Sunday Market gets decked out for the Funky Xmas Market. As usual, you can browse stalls for artisanal products, quirky home accessories, homemade sweets, savoury dishes, and unique gifts. Don't forget to take a breather and enjoy some live music and a cup of hot chocolate in between.

  • When: Sunday 15 December 2024
  • Opening Hours: 12:00-18:00
  • Free entry
  • Where: Westergas, Polonceaukade 27
  • Website: www.sundaymarket.nl

4) Pure Markt Winter Market

Whether you want to shop for Christmas dinner or simply fancy a leisurely stroll and some tasty treats, you'll find the freshest and purest products at the wintry edition of the Pure Markt in Amsterdam. There are multiple editions of the Winter Market in the atmospheric Park Frankendael.

  • When: Sunday 22 December 2024
  • Opening Hours: 11:00-17:00
  • Free entry
  • Where: Park Frankendael
  • Website: www.puremarkt.nl
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5) The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland

The RAI (indoor & outdoor) is once again transformed into the place for your Ultimate Winter Experience in Amsterdam. There's plenty to do both during the day and in the evening. You can skate on both the indoor and outdoor rinks, go cross-country skiing, curling, or if you're not really planning to exert yourself, you can enjoy the après-ski, take a ride on the Ferris wheel, go to the cinema or theatre, or listen to the performances taking place. In short, the Amsterdam Winter Wonderland promises a lot of good things.