Christmas Market Museumplein 2025

Thursday 4 – Sunday 28 December 2025

The small-scale Ice Village Christmas market on Museumplein in Amsterdam is a cosy and festive Christmas market that takes place every year in December.

What can you expect at this small Ice Village Christmas market?

With atmospheric lights, charming stalls and the scent of warm treats, a lovely Christmas atmosphere fills the square.

Atmospheric Winter Chalets: Stroll past a small number of wooden chalets filled with original Christmas gifts, handmade accessories and festive decorations.
Delicious Winter Flavours: Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, freshly baked waffles and warming street food.
Live Entertainment: Be surprised by live music and winter performances that complete the Christmas atmosphere.
A Cosy Day Out: Combine a visit to the Christmas market with a skating session at the nearby ice rink or a visit to one of the museums.

Practical information

Perfect Location: The Christmas market is located close to iconic museums such as the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, right on Museumplein.
Dates and times: The Christmas market is open daily from 12:00 to 21:00. On 25 and 26 December, the market closes at 19:00.
Admission: Entry to the Ice Village Christmas market is free.

Visit the small Ice Village Christmas market on Museumplein and enjoy a cosy, festive day filled with lights, treats and Christmas cheer in the heart of Amsterdam!

When

Thursday 4 – Sunday 28 December 2025.

What time / Opening hours

From 12:00 till 21:00 hours.

Where

Museumplein

Website

icevillage.nl

Christmas events near Amsterdam

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.

Christmas Market in Haarlem

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.

When: Friday, 12 to Sunday, 14 December 2025
Free Entry
Where: Grote Markt, Haarlem
Public Transport: ±40 min. / ±20 km
Website: www.visithaarlem.com/en/kerstmarkt

Nostalgic Christmas Market, Leiden

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.

When:
– Friday 12 – Sunday 14 December 2025
– Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 December 2025
Opening Hours: 12:00–17:00
Free Entry
Where: Hooglandse Kerkgracht, Leiden
Public Transport: ±49 min. / ±50 km
Website: www.visitleiden.nl

Amsterdam Winter Paradise

The Amsterdamse Winterparadijs immerses you in a cosy winter village full of Christmas lights, pine trees and festive winter decorations.

Covered ice rink: A large ice rink with real winter charm forms the heart of the festival. Skates can be rented on site.
Attractions and games: Spread across the grounds are fun attractions, winter themed games and great photo spots.
Winter decorations: Thousands of lights and atmospheric decorations create a warm and festive ambiance.

Where: RAI, Europaplein 1

Light Festival Amsterdam

The canals and streets of Amsterdam are transformed into a magical museum of light each year.

Beautiful winter event – The canals and streets of Amsterdam are transformed annually into a magical light museum.
International light art – Admire the large light installations created by artists from various countries.
All around the city centre – Light sculptures are spread throughout the heart of Amsterdam, perfect for a special evening walk.
Unique boat route – Take a special festival boat tour and see all the highlights from the water.

When: Thursday 27 November 2025 – Sunday 18 January 2026
Where: Prins Hendrikkade

Royal Christmas Fair, The Hague

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.

Where: Lange Voorhout, Den Haag
Website: www.royalchristmasfair.nl

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.

Where: Westergas, Polonceaukade 27
Website: www.sundaymarket.nl

Ice Rink in Scheveningen

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.

When: Saturday 8 November 2025 – Sunday 8 February 2026
Where: Kurhausplein, Scheveningen
Website: www.cooleventscheveningen.nl

Ice rink on the Museumplein

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.

Iconic location: Skate in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw.
Amsterdam winter tradition: For nearly three months, the ice rink forms the centre of winter cheer on the Museumplein.
For all ages: Whether you're skating your first laps or have years of experience, the rink is suitable for all ages and levels.

When: Saturday 15 November 2025 – Friday 6 February 2026
Where: Museumplein
Website: www.schaatsbaanmuseumplein.nl

Pure Markt

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.

Where: Park Frankendael
Website: puremarkt.nl

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.

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Other events in Amsterdam

Open Garden Days;
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June 2026
Gay Pride Amsterdam;
Early August
Canal Festival;
Friday 7 – Sunday 16 August 2026
Ice rink on the Museumplein;
Saturday 15 November 2025 – Friday 6 February 2026
De Parade;
Early August
Funfair in Amsterdam;

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