During the Christmas period, Amsterdam’s most famous square is the place for an imposing Christmas tree of around 20 metres in height. The Christmas tree is decorated with more than 40,000 energy-efficient LED lights. The Royal Palace on Dam Square is also beautifully illuminated by the many lights. The Christmas tree will be on Dam Square from 14 December 2025.
New Year’s Eve 2025 on Dam Square, Amsterdam
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a spectacular countdown to 2026!
This year, a special countdown moment takes place around the iconic Christmas tree on Dam Square. As midnight approaches, the square lights up with a festive light show, creating a magical atmosphere to welcome the New Year together.
Join thousands of visitors and locals at Dam Square, the heart of the city, and experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration in Amsterdam as we count down to 2026.
Christmas on Dam Square
Each year, the famous Christmas tree on Dam Square makes the long journey from the German Ardennes to the capital, where it is gracefully illuminated in December. At around 20 metres, the tree is an imposing sight in front of the Royal Palace and is decorated with over 40,000 energy-efficient LED lights.
The Christmas tree on Dam Square and the beautifully illuminated Bijenkorf department store will together form the centrepiece of all festive activities in Amsterdam during the December month. Together with the Christmas decorations in the lampposts, they will envelop the square in a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
Webcam Amsterdam de Dam
The Christmas tree as food for the elephants in Artis
In January, the tree goes away and is taken to Artis. “The trunk and thick branches go to the elephants. The finer branches go to the hoofed animals. It’s great to see how the animals sniff out the wood and play with it and carry it around.
Location
- Dam Square
- Dam 1
- 1012 JS AMSTERDAM