Winter Festival Amsterdam map
Christmas markets, ice rinks, Light Festival departure points, attractions, museums, hotels and metro stations on one map. Switch layers on and off, tap a pin for dates, tickets and directions.
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Winter events
Christmas Village Museumplein
3 – 27 December 2026
Amsterdam’s biggest Christmas market, with chalets, mulled wine and the ice rink in front of the Rijksmuseum. Free entry.
Ice rink Museumplein
Until 16 January 2027
Open-air ice rink with the Rijksmuseum as backdrop. Tickets with a time slot, skate hire included.
Electric Fireworks: New Year’s Eve on Museumplein
Thursday 31 December 2026
Amsterdam’s official New Year’s Eve celebration: a free show of light, lasers, eco-fireworks and live music, counting down to midnight. Times for 2026 not yet announced.
National Tulip Day
Saturday 16 January 2027
A picking garden full of tulips on Museumplein that opens the tulip season. Picking is free.
Winter Market Leidseplein
13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Lit wooden chalets, a mulled wine pyramid and a carousel, open until late. Free entry.
Ice rink Rembrandtplein
13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Small ice rink in the middle of the square, with chalets around it. Tickets at the cash desk, skate hire included.
Amsterdam Winter Paradise
17 December 2026 – 2 January 2027
Indoor winter park in the RAI with ice rinks, a Ferris wheel and après-ski. Good on a rainy day.
The Maker Market XL
19 – 23 December 2026
Up to 150 makers a day with handmade gifts in the Centrale Markthal in Amsterdam-West.
Funky Xmas Market at Westergas
Sunday 20 December 2026
One-day design and food market next to the Westerpark. Free entry.
Amsterdam Light Festival
26 November 2026 – 17 January 2027
20 light artworks along the canals, every evening from 16:30. The festival info point is at Amstel 1, near Waterlooplein, where the walking route starts.
Sinterklaas arrives by boat
Sunday 15 November 2026, 11:30
Sinterklaas arrives at the National Maritime Museum, then parades through the centre to Leidseplein (around 14:45).
Light Festival cruises
Around Central Station
Damrak and Prins Hendrikkade
Most Light Festival cruises leave from the piers in front of Central Station.
Oosterdokskade 8
5 minutes from Central Station
Smaller saloon-style boat with a live guide and optional unlimited drinks.
Leidseplein (Stadhouderskade)
Opposite the Hard Rock Cafe
Open boats with a longer route, and the classic covered cruise.
A’DAM Tower (Noord)
Pier next to A’DAM Tower, free ferry F3 from behind Central Station
Electric canal boat with a live guide in English and Dutch, about 75 minutes.
Amstel 51 (H’ART Museum)
Private boats
Your own heated historic boat for up to 10 people.
Attractions & museums
Xtracold Icebar
Amstel 194 · near Rembrandtplein
Drinks from glasses made of ice in a bar kept at minus 10 degrees, with warm coats and gloves provided. A fun extra after the Rembrandtplein ice rink.
Anne Frank House
Westermarkt 20 · Jordaan
The hiding place of Anne Frank. Tickets are sold only on the official website and often sell out weeks ahead.
Food experiences
Hard Rock Cafe
Max Euweplein · Leidseplein
Burgers and rock memorabilia by the canal, next to Leidseplein and its winter market.
Hotels
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium
Luxury · Museum Quarter
Luxury hotel in the former music conservatory, around the corner from the Van Gogh Museum.
Park Centraal Amsterdam
Mid-range · Museum Quarter
On the Singelgracht between the Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein, both a few minutes on foot.
Hotel Roemer Amsterdam
Boutique · Museum Quarter
Boutique hotel in a townhouse on a quiet street next to the Vondelpark.
Hotel Fita
Small hotel · Museum Quarter
Small hotel in a residential street, a two-minute walk from Museumplein.
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Landmark · Leidseplein
Historic hotel right on Leidseplein, next to the Winter Market.
The Diamond Amsterdam
Upscale · Leidseplein
Four-star hotel on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen, where the Winter Market chalets stand.
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Upscale · Leidseplein
Large hotel opposite the Vondelpark, a short walk to Leidseplein.
Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
Mid-range · Leidseplein
On a quiet street by the Vondelpark, five minutes from Leidseplein.
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Luxury · Canal Ring
Luxury hotel made up of 25 connected canal houses on the Prinsengracht.
The Hoxton, Amsterdam
Design · Canal Ring
Canal-house hotel with a busy lobby and restaurant, between Dam Square and the Jordaan.
Hotel Estheréa
Classic · Canal Ring
Family-run hotel in canal houses on the Singel.
Mr. Jordaan
Small hotel · Canal Ring
Small hotel on one of the prettiest canals of the Jordaan.
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
Luxury · Central Station
Grand hotel on Dam Square, opposite the Royal Palace.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Luxury · Central Station
Historic hotel in the former city hall, in the oldest part of the centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Upscale · Central Station
Modern hotel on the water, a five-minute walk from Central Station, with a rooftop bar.
ibis Amsterdam Centre
Budget · Central Station
Straightforward hotel right next to Central Station.
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Luxury · Rembrandtplein & Amstel
Grand hotel from 1867 on the banks of the Amstel.
NYX Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandt Square
Mid-range · Rembrandtplein & Amstel
Large hotel a few steps from Rembrandtplein and the Amstel.
Zoku Amsterdam
Apartment-style · Rembrandtplein & Amstel
Loft-style rooms with a kitchenette, near Waterlooplein. Handy for longer stays.
nhow Amsterdam RAI
Design · RAI & Zuid
Design hotel in a tower next to the RAI, the venue of Winter Paradise.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Luxury · RAI & Zuid
Luxury hotel by the canal in De Pijp, known for its restaurants.
citizenM Amsterdam South
Mid-range · RAI & Zuid
Compact, modern rooms near Amsterdam Zuid station.
Sir Adam Hotel
Design · Amsterdam-Noord
Design hotel in the A’DAM Tower, next to the free ferry to Central Station.
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – North Riverside
Mid-range · Amsterdam-Noord
Modern hotel on the water in Noord, a good-value base for exploring the city.
Bunk Hotel Amsterdam
Budget · Amsterdam-Noord
Hotel in a former church, a short walk from Noorderpark metro station.
ClinkNOORD
Hostel · Amsterdam-Noord
Hostel with private rooms, right by the free ferry to Central Station.
Metro
Centraal Station
Metro 51 · 52 · 53 · 54
Trains to Schiphol, ferries to Noord
Rokin
Metro 52
For Dam Square and the Kalverstraat
Vijzelgracht
Metro 52
For the Museum Quarter and Leidseplein
De Pijp
Metro 52
Europaplein
Metro 52
For the RAI and Winter Paradise
Noorderpark
Metro 52
For hotels in Amsterdam-Noord
Noord
Metro 52
Zuid
Metro 50 · 51 · 52
Direct trains to Schiphol
Nieuwmarkt
Metro 51 · 53 · 54
Waterlooplein
Metro 51 · 53 · 54
Light Festival info point
Weesperplein
Metro 51 · 53 · 54
Wibautstraat
Metro 51 · 53 · 54
Amstel
Metro 51 · 53 · 54
RAI
Metro 50 · 51
Winter Paradise, direct trains to Schiphol
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Christmas markets in Amsterdam?
The biggest is the Christmas Village on Museumplein (3 – 27 December 2026). The Winter Market on Leidseplein runs longest (13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027). The Maker Market XL is in the Centrale Markthal in Amsterdam-West, the Funky Xmas Market at Westergas, and Amsterdam Winter Paradise in the RAI.
Where do the Light Festival cruises depart?
Most cruises leave from the piers around Central Station (Damrak, Prins Hendrikkade and Oosterdokskade). Other departure points are Stadhouderskade near Leidseplein, the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstel 51 for private boats.
Where are the ice rinks in Amsterdam this winter?
In the city centre there are open-air ice rinks on Museumplein (until 16 January 2027) and on Rembrandtplein (13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027). Amsterdam Winter Paradise in the RAI has indoor and outdoor rinks from 17 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.
Which attractions and museums are on the map?
Switch on the layer Attractions & museums to see the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, the Xtracold Icebar, ARTIS, Heineken Experience and more, each with tickets and directions. The layer Food experiences shows A’DAM Lookout, the Pancake Boat, a stroopwafel workshop and Dining in the Dark.
Which metro station is closest to Winter Paradise?
Europaplein (metro 52) is the closest, a few minutes on foot from the RAI. Station RAI (metro 50 and 51, and trains) is also close.
Last updated: 9 November 2026.
