Arrival of Saint Nicholas 2023
Every year, Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam by ship in mid-November. Then a whole parade accompanies him in a festive way through the city center. Hundreds of children welcome the children's friend and more than five thousand kilos of free candy are handed out along the route.
Program, route and times 2022:
- 10h00: Arrival boat route: De Omval, Weesperzijde, Ceintuurbaan en Sarphatistraat.
- 11h00: Arrival at Hermitage.
- 11h00: Canal route: From Hermitage via Herengracht, Leidsegracht, Prinsengracht to the Stopera (Amstel/Waterlooplein).
- 13h30: Parade on horseback route: From Waterlooplein via Rembrandtplein, Utrechtsestraat, Frederiksplein, Weteringcircuit to Leidseplein.
- 14h45: Arrival Sinterklaas on Leidseplein.
The parade ends on Leidseplein, where Amsterdam mayor welcomes Saint Nicholas.
What time / Opening hours
From 10:00 till 17:00 hours.
Where
Arrival at the Hermitage, ends at Leidseplein
Website
Arrival at the Hermitage, ends at Leidseplein
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