Christmas days in Amsterdam
December 24 @ 8:00 am – December 26 @ 11:30 pm
Celebrate Christmas in Amsterdam. From 24 December until 26 December, we celebrate Christmas in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, we have not just one but two official Christmas days. On 25 December is Christmas Day and on 26 December is the second Christmas Day. There are plenty of activities to do in Amsterdam over Christmas.
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Winter attractions during Christmas in Amsterdam
On 24, 25 and 26 December, most attractions in Amsterdam will be open as usual. Sometimes different opening hours apply. Below is the overview of opening hours currently known to us. (This list is continuously updated).
Winter activities | 24, 25 & 26 December | |
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Light Festival Amsterdam | 5 pm – 10 pm | Buy tickets |
Amsterdam Winter Paradise | 9 am – 11 pm | Buy tickets |
Amsterdam Christmas Market | 11 am to 9 pm On 25 December, the Christmas market opens on 12 pm | Free event |
Ice Sculpture Festival | 10 am – 6 pm | Buy tickets |
Ice Rink on Rembrandtplein | 10 am – 11 pm | No online tickets |
Ice Rink on Museumplein | Buy tickets | |
Ice Bar Amsterdam | 2.40 am – 10 pm | Buy tickets |
What are the opening hours of museums at Christmas?
Most museums are open on Christmas Day. Below are the current opening hours per location. Please note! For many locations you need to book in advance!
Museums | 24 December | 25 December | 26 December | |
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Rijksmuseum | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Van Gogh Museum | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Moco Museum | 9 am – 8 pm | 9 am – 8 pm | 9 am – 7 pm | Book here |
Stedelijk Museum | 10 am – 6 pm | 10 am – 6 pm | 10 am – 6 pm | Book here |
FOAM fotografiemuseum | 10 am – 6 pm | 10 am – 6 pm | 10 am – 6 pm | Book here |
Red Light Secrets Museum | 11 am – 7 pm | 11 am – 7 pm | 11 am – 7 pm | Book here |
Amsterdam Museum | 10 am – 5 pm | 10 am – 5 pm | 10 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Tropenmuseum | 10 am – 5 pm | Closed | 10 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Maritime Museum | 10 am – 5 pm | Closed | 10 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Nemo Science Museum | 10 am – 5.30 pm | 10 am – 5.30 pm | 10 am – 5.30 pm | Book here |
Diamond Museum | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | Book here |
What are the opening hours of attractions at Christmas?
Most attractions are open on Christmas Day. Below are the current opening hours per location. Please note! For many locations you need to book in advance!
Attractions | 24 December | 25 December | 26 December | |
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This is Holland | 10 am – 5 pm | 10 am – 5 pm | 10 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Ajax Football station tour | 9.30 am – 5 pm | 9.30 am – 5 pm | 9.30 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Heineken Experience | 10.30 am – 9 pm | 10.30 am – 9 pm | 10.30 am – 9 pm | Book here |
AMAZE | 11 am – 10 pm | 11 am – 6 pm | Closed | Book here |
ICE Bar Amsterdam | 1.45 am – 11 pm | 2.40 am – 10 pm | 2.40 am – 10 pm | Book here |
WONDR Experience | 10 am – 7 pm | Closed | 10 am – 7 pm | Book here |
The Amsterdam Dungeon | 11 am – 4 pm | 11 am – 4 pm | 11 am – 6 pm | Book here |
Ripley’s Believe it or Not | 10 am – 10 pm | 10 am – 10 pm | 10 am – 10 pm | Book here |
Madame Tussaud | 10 am – 4.30 pm | 10 am – 4.30 pm | 10 am – 8 pm | Book here |
The Upside Down | 10 am – 3 pm | Closed | 10 am – 7 pm | Book here |
Body Worlds | 10 am – 10 pm | 10 am – 10 pm | 10 am – 10 pm | Book here |
Artis (Amsterdam Zoo) | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | 9 am – 5 pm | Book here |
Does public transport run at Christmas?
Public transport runs at Christmas. The times are similar to the Sunday timetable. More info on travelling in Amsterdam.
Hotel during Christmas
If you are coming to Amsterdam during Christmas, it is wise to book your hotel in time. The best located hotels are fully booked well in advance. Check out our tips for hotels in Amsterdam during Winter Festival. Below you can also see the current availability and prices for hotels in Amsterdam during Christmas.
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