Discover the festive December season in Amsterdam with our complete guide. From traditional Christmas markets to winter activities, this guide helps you plan your visit to the capital during the coziest time of the year.
The city center forms the heart of the festivities, with Dam Square and Museum Square as central points. Visitors can enjoy atmospheric Christmas markets at Rembrandt Square, winter attractions near Leidseplein, and the beautifully illuminated canals during the Amsterdam Light Festival. The surrounding districts offer authentic neighborhood markets and winter terraces, while the nearby cities of Haarlem and Utrecht, just 20 minutes away, present their own winter charm.
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Top Events Events In and Around Amsterdam
- Magical Christmas Brunch at Wintergarden
- Church Concerts & Performances at English Reformed Church Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour
- Boom Chicago Comedy Shows
- Flower Market Christmas
- Rembrandtplein Winter Plaza
- Christmas Market and New Year's Eve Cruise on MS De Jordaan
- Dutch National Ballet: The Nutcracker
- Amsterdam Icebar
- Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour
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Magical Christmas Brunch at Wintergarden (Amsterdam) • 0.3 miles
Iconic conservatory with checkered floor and glass ceiling
Church Concerts & Performances at English Reformed Church Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 0.3 miles
Diverse musical performances in a historic church setting
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour (Amsterdam) • 0.4 miles
Illuminated art installations along Amsterdam's canals
Boom Chicago Comedy Shows (Amsterdam) • 0.5 miles
Amsterdam's premier English-language improv comedy institution
Flower Market Christmas (Amsterdam) • 0.5 miles
Floating flower market transformed into a festive Christmas wonderland.
Rembrandtplein Winter Plaza (Amsterdam) • 0.6 miles
Iconic ice rink on a central Amsterdam plaza
Christmas Market and New Year's Eve Cruise on MS De Jordaan (Amsterdam) • 0.6 miles
Festive Christmas and New Year's Eve cruises with live music and buffet
Dutch National Ballet: The Nutcracker (Amsterdam) • 0.6 miles
A magical Christmas Eve adventure with Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Amsterdam Icebar (Amsterdam) • 0.7 miles
Experience a bar entirely made of ice at -10°C.
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour (Amsterdam) • 0.7 miles
Illuminated canals and enchanting light artworks from a luxury boat.
H'ART Museum: Happy Birthday Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 0.8 miles
75 artists celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary.
Amsterdam Light Festival (Amsterdam) • 0.9 miles
Illuminated artworks along iconic canals
The Maker Market Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.0 miles
Discover innovative makers from around the globe.
World Christmas Circus (Amsterdam) • 1.0 miles
Golden Clown award-winning circus acts and world premieres
Funky Xmas Market at Westergas (Amsterdam) • 1.1 miles
Funky Christmas atmosphere with unique gifts and live music
Sunday Market Sinterklaas (Amsterdam) • 1.1 miles
A vibrant fashion, art, and design market.
Museumplein Winter Wonderland (Amsterdam) • 1.1 miles
Amsterdam's coziest open-air ice rink on iconic Museumplein.
Christmas Village Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.2 miles
Amsterdam's premier Christmas market on Museumplein
Christmas Market Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.2 miles
Amsterdam's largest Christmas market with over 45 stalls
New Year's Eve Fireworks in Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.2 miles
Eco-fireworks and the Netherlands' largest countdown clock
Holiday Concert in Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.3 miles
Tenth anniversary concert with a theme of 'Eeuwenlang verwacht'.
Loveland ADE Shows (Amsterdam) • 1.4 miles
Electronic music festival part of Amsterdam Dance Event
Amsterdam Christmas Light Displays and Festivals (Amsterdam) • 1.4 miles
Canals glow with light shows and festive markets fill the city.
Sinterklaas Arrival in Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.4 miles
Traditional Sinterklaas welcome ceremony
Winter Festival Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 1.4 miles
Winter activities and discounts across Amsterdam
Winter Tennis in Vondelpark (Amsterdam) • 1.4 miles
Illuminated all-weather tennis courts in a city park
Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs (Amsterdam) • 2.3 miles
Immersive winter wonderland experience
Amsterdam Winter Paradise (Amsterdam) • 2.3 miles
Expansive winter wonderland with ice skating, Ferris wheel, and live music.
Amsterdam Winter Paradise (Amsterdam) • 2.3 miles
Immersive winter wonderland experience
The Upside Down Amsterdam (Amsterdam) • 2.4 miles
Largest interactive social media museum with 40+ themed rooms
Rembrandtplein Ice Rink (Landsmeer) • 4.1 miles
Central Amsterdam ice rink with festive winter atmosphere.
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