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.
- Where: Prins Hendrikkade
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.
- When: December
- Where: RAI, Europaplein 1
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.
- 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.
- When: December
- Where: Park Frankendael
- Website: puremarkt.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.
- When: December
- Where: Westergas, Polonceaukade 27
- Website: www.sundaymarket.nl
Rembrandtplein & RAI
Display Christmas