Christmas markets in and around Amsterdam
Christmas Village
Museumplein transforms into a charming Christmas Village each year with live entertainment, market stalls, and plenty of festive food and drink to keep you warm. Hosted for the eighth year in a row, this market features over 45 exciting vendors, including delicious food stalls, crafts, and roaming choirs performing a cappella songs in a magical winter landscape. So put on your winter coat and warm shoes, come by for a hot chocolate, a glass of mulled wine or buy your last-minute Christmas gifts.
If you want to know more, visit the Christmas Village Amsterdam website for all information.
Christmas Village Amsterdam | Museumplein | daily 12 - 26 December 2024, 11:00 - 21:00
Amsterdam Winter Paradise
Each year, the RAI convention centre transforms into a winter wonderland in December with both indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks, seasonal parties, dining galore and a giant Ferris wheel that looks out over the city of Amsterdam. This year, immerse yourself in The Wonderful World, an audiovisual experience that culimates in the Symphony of Lights, where art and music meet. You can tube across real snow, cross-country ski between Christmas trees or goof off with a classic snowball fight.
Amsterdam Winter Paradise | RAI Amsterdam | 19 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Funky Xmas Market
The monthly Sunday market, which highlights the work of local artists, fashion designers and creatives, gets an extra bit of Christmas cheer with its Funky Xmas Market in mid-December. Head to the iconic Westergasfabriek terrain to browse through a plenty of handmade art and accessories, or simply sit back and enjoy the artsy Christmas atmosphere.
Sunday Market | Westergasfabriek | 3 December 2024 - Sinterklaas Market; 17 December 2024 - Funky Xmas Market
Pure Markt Wintermarkt
This cosy farmers market, regularly travelling around the city, will be popping up in Park Frankendael this December for its unmissable Winter edition. The market is populated by a community of remarkable vendors from all across the country, all of whom are deeply passionate about the products they grow, harvest, craft and cook. Don’t miss your chance to shop for stunning hand-made goods, plenty of foodie delicacies to stock up your refrigerator over the festive period, as well as music, bites and drinks to help you soak up the festive atmosphere.
Pure Markt Wintermarkt | Park Frankendael | 17 December 2024
The Sustainable Christmas Market
Shop for the best sustainable Christmas gifts to put under your tree at De Ceuvel’s very own pop-up market. You’ll find everything ethically-sourced coffee to handmade soaps, as you stroll around dazzling stalls among the twinkling lights. Make a wish at the Christmas tree, enjoy live music, drink glüwein by the log fire and taste homemade snert (Dutch pea soup) from the vegan kitchen.
Sustainable Christmas Market | De Ceuvel | 14 December 2024
Winter Village Stadshart Amstelveen
Amstelveen, just south of Amsterdam, hosts a Christmas market worth travelling for. The city centre of Amstelveen transforms into the Winter Village with an ice skating rink and over 60 market stalls for handcrafted gifts, as well as plenty of spaces for gathering together family and friends.
Winter Village | Winkelcentrum Stadshart, Amstelveen | 30 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Haarlem Christmas Market
The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest in the Netherlands, and it's a magical holiday experience you don't want to miss. Just a short train ride from Amsterdam, stroll around Haarlem's picturesque historic centre, where hundreds of festive market stalls line the charming streets, offering unique gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats.
Haarlem Christmas Market | Grote Markt, Haarlem | 13-15 December 2024
Castle Christmas Fair
There is nothing quite as magical as Christmas – well, perhaps a Christmas market in a castle! At the Castle Christmas Fair, just over a 30-minute drive west of Amsterdam, you can take your family and friends on a real winter wonderland adventure, complete with fun workshops and market stalls hawking handmade goods. This year's brand new location, on the enchanting grounds of Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg, will be sure to bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your evenings.
Castle Christmas Fair | Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg, Santpoort-Noord | 28 November - 1 December 2024
