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 drinks 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. Visit the Christmas Village Amsterdam website for all information.

Christmas Village Amsterdam | 12 - 26 December 2024, 11:00 - 21:00 daily | Museumplein, Oud-Zuid

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 | 19 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 | RAI Amsterdam, Zuid

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 | 3 December 2024 - Sinterklaas Market; 17 December 2024 - Funky Xmas Market | Westergasfabriek, Westerpark

Pure Markt Wintermarkt

This cosy farmers market, regularly travelling around the city, will be popping up in Park Frankendael this November and December for its unmissable Winter editions. 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 | Sunday 24 November 2024 & Sunday 22 December 2024, 11:00-17:00 | Park Frankendael, Oost

TCL Xmas Pop-Up Market

The Creative Lab, Amsterdam's largest curated pop-up market, returns with a special Christmas pop-up edition in Het Sieraad - a monumental building in De Baarsjes that was formerly a jewellery school. This event offers young and emerging design talents a stage to show and sell their unique collections handmade and vintage fashion, ceramics, interior, art, prints and more. The agenda includes workshops and an all-day DJ lineup, culminating in the perfect festive afterparty.

TCL Xmas Pop-Up Market | Saturday 14 December, 13:00-23:00 | Het Sieraad, De Baarsjes

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 | Saturday 14 December 2024 | De Ceuvel, Noord

Winter Village Stadshart Amstelveen

Amstelveen, just south of Amsterdam, hosts a Christmas event worth travelling for. The city centre transforms into the Winter Village, with an ice skating rink and plenty of spaces for gathering family and friends. While there are no market stalls, be assured of a festive experience like no other.

Winter Village | 30 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 | Winkelcentrum Stadshart, Amstelveen

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 is only a 20 minute train ride from Amsterdam and offers plenty of festive attractions, museums, boutique shopping and more.

Haarlem Christmas Market | 13-15 December 2024 | Grote Markt, Haarlem

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 surely bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your evenings.

Castle Christmas Fair | 28 November - 1 December 2024 | Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg, Santpoort-Noord