All you need to know about King's Day
King's Day (Koningsdag) is held on 27 April (the king's birthday) every year. Find out all you need to know about King's Day in Amsterdam, from the history and traditions to the best events in town and travel tips to make sure everyone has a fun, enjoyable day.
About King's Day in Amsterdam
King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) festivities invite locals and visitors alike to soak up Amsterdam's open-air fun. In the streets, canals, parks and ...
Find all you need to know about getting to and around Amsterdam on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) and the rules & regulations to ensure everyone ha...
King’s Day (previously known as Queen’s Day, prior to the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander) is a public holiday in the Netherlands but certainly ...
What's on this King's Day
King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a brig...
King's Day must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a bright shade of orange to c...
As a city built on trade, Amsterdammers love to haggle and there’s no better place to pick up a bargain than at the citywide vrijmarkt ('free market')...
One of the largest crowd-pullers of the year, King’s Day (formerly Queen's Day) in Amsterdam attracts visitors from all over the globe. A free-spirite...
Aside from children being able to try their hand at trading on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day), there are also plenty more activities taking place a...
If you're looking to escape the crowds in Amsterdam city centre and celebrate this iconic Dutch day elsewhere in the region (or even further afield), ...
Practical information
King's Day (formerly Queen’s Day) is one of the busiest days of the year in Amsterdam and public transport in the city centre is affected by restricti...
Amsterdam’s canals are always extremely busy on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) and certain regulations are introduced on the day to help control th...
Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions concerning King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) in Amsterdam.
Official King's Day festivals
Get inspired this King's Day!
So you think you've got what it takes to party like a Dutchie this King's Day? Earn your orange stripes and test your knowledge of all things 'Konings...
Amsterdam’s famous King's Day carnival is held on 27 April and sees over a million people spill into the streets and onto the canals to paint the town...
King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a brig...
If you're looking to escape the crowds in Amsterdam city centre and celebrate this iconic Dutch day elsewhere in the region (or even further afield), ...
Every year on April 27 (since his coronation in 2013), throngs of orange-garbed Amsterdammers descend upon the streets to celebrate King Willem-Alexan...
