Neighbourhood markets

Everyday shopping with the locals

Albert Cuyp Market

More than 250 stalls sell everything from cheese to bike chains, fresh produce to fried street snacks, shaving cream to shoes and clothes. A feast for the senses, this is Amsterdam's busiest market.

• When: All year round, Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

• Where: Albert Cuypstraat, De Pijp

• What's close: Heineken Experience, Sarphatipark
  

Dappermarkt

Voted best market in the Netherlands 2007/2008, this is also considered Amsterdam's most affordable and most multicultural market. Sample exotic foods, try on a funky dress, or buy some bread and cheese for a picnic in the park.

• When: All year round, Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

• Where: Oost (East)

• What's close: Artis Zoo, Tropenmuseum, Oosterpark

Organic farmers' markets

Boerenmarkt on Noordermarkt
The biologisch boerenmarkt (organic farmers' market) is the place to be on a Saturday morning in the Jordaan. Taste your way through handcrafted cheeses, homemade herb pestos, specialty mushrooms and artisanal baked goods. Several flea market stalls also set up on Saturdays (more on Mondays).

• When: All year round, Saturdays 09:00 - 17:00

• Where: Noordermarkt on the Prinsengracht, Jordaan

• What's close: Noorderkerk Haarlemmerstraat

Pure Market

Visit this traveling Sunday market for delicious, traditional, local Dutch food and produce sold at more than 80 stalls. The locations offer sunny terraces, music and entertainment for the whole family. Come do your grocery shopping or enjoy snacks and drinks with the locals. The market also offers a small selection of non-food items.

• When: every last Sunday of the month (from March through October, except July) 11:00 - 18:00

• Where: Park Frankendael, Oost-Watergraafsmeer
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• When: every third Sunday of the month (from March through October, except July)
  Where: Zuidas, George Gershwinplein 11:00 - 18:00       

Boerenmarkt on Nieuwmarkt
In the shadow of the stunning medieval building De Waag, you'll find organic produce, bread, pastries and all-natural home products.

- When: All year round, Saturdays 09:00 - 17:00
- Where: Old Centrum
- What's close: Restaurant In de Waag, Red Light District

Flowers flowers everywhere

Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt)
Those who want to witness the long Dutch tradition of flower trading should visit this canal-side alley full of blooms, bulbs and plants. No matter what time of year, the stalls create seasonal scents and a lush rainbow of choices.

• When: All year round, Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30, Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

• Where: Central Canal District

• What's close: Tuschinski Theatre, 9 Streets (shopping)

Curiosities, clothes and collectibles

Waterlooplein
A bargain-hunter's or junk collector's paradise, this sprawling flea market is worth a visit just for the spectacle. Some stalls specialize in bric-a-brac and used goods, others in new clothes and cheap toys.

• When: All year round, Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 18:00

• Where: Central Canal District

• What's close: Muziektheater, Rembrandthuis, Portuguese Israeli Synagogue, Moses and Aaron Church

Monday mornings at Noordermarkt
While some stalls offer a smaller selection on Saturdays (alongside the farmers' market), in-the-know shoppers come to Noordermarkt on Mondays to find lovely antiques, unique collectibles and racks of vintage clothes. Get there early for the best choices.

• When: All year round, Mondays 09:00 - 13:00

• Where: Noordermarkt on the Prinsengracht, Jordaan

• What's close: Noorderkerk, Haarlemmerstraat

Westerstraat Market
Just around the corner from Noordermarkt, this long lane turns into a hub of textile trade on Monday mornings. Find slightly defective designer clothes and bolts of fabric in myriad textures and colours.

• When: Year-round, Mondays 09:00 - 13:00

• Where: Westerstraat, Jordaan

• What's close: House of Anne Frank, Westerkerk

Spui Book Market
The sight of an old-fashioned book market amidst the hustle and bustle of a Friday in Amsterdam is one of the cultural contrasts to love about this city. Old art and photography books are easy to find here, as are maps and prints.

• When: All year round, Fridays 10:00 - 18:00

• Where: Spui, Old Centrum

• What's close: Begijnhof, Amsterdam Museum

Postzegelmarkt (Stamp Market)
An unusual find these days, this small market is a treat for collectors of rare stamps, unusual coins and old postcards.

• When: All year round, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00

• Where: Sidewalk at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 276, Old Centrum

• What's close: Royal Palace

Artful Sundays

Spui Art Market
This is a perfect place to find a unique souvenir or gift. Local and regional artists offer everything from acrylic paintings and handmade ceramics to watercolour children's art and intricate etchings of Amsterdam scenes.

• When: Sundays (March to December) 10:00 - 18:00

• Where: Spui, Old Centrum

• What's close: Begijnhof, Amsterdam Museum

Thorbeckeplein Art Market

Browse the work of about 20 contemporary artists on this quiet, shady square tucked between a stately canal and busy Rembrandtplein.

• When: Every last Sunday of the month (from March to October) 10:30 - 18:00

• Where: Thorbeckeplein, Eastern Canal District

• What's close: Rembrandtplein, Museum of Bags and Purses