The largest Christmas market in Amsterdam is the one next to the skating rink on Museumplein. The Ice*Village is known for the wonderful combination of skating and shopping in a magical winter landscape. In 2024, the market can be visited from Thursday 12 December to Thursday 26 December.

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 can be visited free of charge during opening hours. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the market. Want to combine your visit to the Christmas market on Museum Square with a visit to one of the 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	€ 19.95 (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 12 December to Thursday 26 December 2024. The market has the following opening hours:

Day	Opening hours
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 – 7 pm
26 December	12 am – 7 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.

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Tours 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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