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Amsterdam Winter Paradise 2026
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The Amsterdamse Winterparadijs immerses you in a cosy winter village full of Christmas lights, pine trees and festive winter decorations.
Highlights for visitors
The combination of ice skating, attractions, music and good food makes the event appealing to families, groups of friends and couples.
- Covered ice rink: A large ice rink with real winter charm forms the heart of the festival. Skates can be rented on site.
- Ferris wheel: Take a ride on the Ferris wheel and enjoy a lovely view over the illuminated winter paradise and the RAI.
- Attractions and games: Spread across the grounds are fun attractions, winter themed games and great photo spots, especially popular with children.
- Winter decorations: Thousands of lights and atmospheric decorations create a warm and festive ambiance.
Food and drinks in winter style
- Winter classics: Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate and fresh Dutch doughnuts.
- Food trucks and stalls: A varied selection of international dishes, savoury snacks and sweet treats.
- Cosy bars: Heated seating areas and bars make it easy to warm up and relax.
Music and entertainment
During the day there is plenty of family entertainment, while the evenings feature live performances by well known Dutch artists and DJs. At night the winter paradise often transforms into a festive winter club, attracting a more adult audience.
Practical information
- Dates 2026: from Thursday 17 December 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027; the winter paradise is closed on 31 December. The attractions are open until 22:00, on 20 and 27 December until 23:00. On 1 January 2027 you are welcome from 10:00.
- Location: RAI Amsterdam (entrance Europaplein 24), easily accessible by public transport.
- Tickets: A range of ticket options is available, such as day tickets, skating tickets and evening tickets for live performances. It is recommended to book online in advance.
- Prices: you book a ticket with an arrival time slot and prices are dynamic. Children up to and including 2 years go free and children aged 3 to 12 get €3 off for time slots before 14:00. The après-ski is 21+ and is closed on 24 and 25 December.
The Amsterdamse Winterparadijs is an ideal winter outing for tourists who want to experience Amsterdam in a different way.
When
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RAI, Europaplein 1
Display Amsterdam Winter Paradise