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Christmas Market Amsterdam | Museumplein
December 11 @ 12:00 pm – December 26 @ 9:00 pm
The largest Christmas market in Amsterdam is the one next to the ice skating rink on Museumplein. The Ice*Village is known for the wonderful combination of skating and shopping in a magical winter landscape. In 2025, the market can be visited from Thursday 11 December to Friday 26 December.
- Christmas Market Amsterdam
- Entrance fee
- Combi ticket Moco Museum + Ice Rink Museumplein
- Opening days and hours Christmas Market
- Directions to Christmas Market
- Things to do near the Christmas Market
- Hotels near the Amsterdam Christmas Market
- Tours from Amsterdam to Europe’s biggest Christmas markets
- See all events on the Winter Festival Map
Christmas Market Amsterdam
This Christmas market is already in its eighth edition and guarantees a fun day for everyone, from young to old. More than 45 Christmas stalls and various places to eat and drink make this market the ideal location for a Christmas experience to remember.
The central location of the Christmas market on Museumplein makes it easy to combine with a visit to one of Amsterdam’s museums. Most museums and attractions are also open during the Christmas weekend in Amsterdam.
Entrance fee
The Christmas market on Museum Square is free to visit during opening hours, and no ticket is required to enjoy the market. However, if you’d like to skate on the charming ice rink located at the Christmas market, a ticket is required.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth (if still available), but we recommend buying them in advance to avoid disappointment. There are two ticket options:
| Amsterdam Ice rink tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance ice rink (including skate rental) | € 14.50 |
| Combi deal + Entrance ice rink (including skate rental) + Moco Museum | Combi deal € 25.95 |
Combi ticket Moco Museum + Ice Rink Museumplein
Right next to the ice skating rink, you’ll find the unique Moco Museum. Combining a visit to the Moco Museum with the ice skating rink on Museumplein is always a great idea, and now it’s even more enticing. With the special combination ticket, you’ll save an impressive €10.50. Check availability below and book your combination ticket today!
Want to combine your visit to the Christmas market on Museum Square with a visit to one of the other museums? Then make sure you book your tickets in time. Below are the most popular attractions around Museumplein.
| Museum & Attractions | Price adults | Price kids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 24.50 (19+) | Free (0-18) | Book now |
| Van Gogh Museum | € 24.00 (18+) | Free (0-17) | Book now |
| Moco Museum Banksy | € 21.95 (18+) | Free (0-9) | Book now |
| Stedelijk Museum | € 22.50 (19+) | Free (0-18) | Book now |
| Diamond Museum | € 12.50 (18+) | Free (0-12) | Book now |
| House of Bols Cocktail Experience | € 19.50 (18+) | Adults only | Book now |
Opening days and hours Christmas Market
The Christmas Market is open from Thursday 11 December to Friday 26 December 2025. The market has the following opening hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| 11 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 12 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 13 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 14 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 15 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 16 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 17 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 18 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 19 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 20 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 21 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 22 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 23 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 24 December | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| 25 December | 12 pm – 6 pm |
| 26 December | 12 am – 6 pm |
Directions to Christmas Market
The Christmas market can be found on the Museumplein in Amsterdam. This location is easy to reach by both car and public transport.
If you come by car you can park in the parking garage underneath the Museumplein (Q-Park Museumplein). Coming by public transport? Plan your trip on 9292.nl
Things to do near the Christmas Market
The Christmas Market is located at Museumplein in downtown Amsterdam. So combine a visit with a visit to the ice rink or one of the world-famous museums around the square. Below is a list of the museums and attractions close to the Christmas Market. Note: book your tickets in time. Tickets are usually no longer available at the box office.
Hotels near the Amsterdam Christmas Market
The Christmas market on Museumplein is very centrally located in Amsterdam. Consequently, there is a wide choice of hotels near the Amsterdam Christmas market. Check availability and current prices below for the days you want to stay in Amsterdam and easily book your hotel.
Booking.comTours from Amsterdam to Europe’s biggest Christmas markets
Can’t get enough of Christmas markets? There are a number of Christmas market day tours from Amsterdam to Europe’s biggest Christmas markets in Germany this season. You will leave in the morning with a luxury coach from the centre of Amsterdam and drive to the Christmas market of your choice. You’ll arrive around 11 am and have 6 hours of free time at the Christmas market. The coach will leave at around 5 pm from the Christmas market.
| Christmarket full day tour | Tour days | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | 23 November 1, 7, 14, 20, 21 December | € 44.50 | Book now |
| Oberhausen | 8, 21 December | € 44.50 | Book now |
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