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Amsterdam Christmas Markets 2026

Amsterdam's Christmas Village fills Museumplein between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and opens in December.

Christmas Village Amsterdam

Christmas Village (kerstmarkt Museumplein)

Dates3 to 27 December 2026
Opening Times
  • 3 - 24 December: noon to 9pm
  • 25 and 26 December: noon to 7pm
  • 27 December: noon to 6pm

Shorter hours on 25-26 December (to 7pm) and the last day, 27 December (to 6pm). The English FAQ gives different hours (weekends 11am-9pm, 25-26 Dec 11am-7pm); see note.

WhereMuseumplein, between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum Open in Maps
EntryFree
Official pageicevillage.nl
HotelsHotels in Amsterdam near the market affiliate

Checked against Christmas Village Amsterdam (organiser), 20 October 2026; Christmas Village Amsterdam (organiser, English page), 20 October 2026.

Amsterdam Winter Paradise

Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs

DatesNot yet announced for 2026
WhereRAI Amsterdam, Europaboulevard 22 (indoor and outdoor) Open in Maps
EntryTicketed
Official pagewww.hetamsterdamsewinterparadijs.nl

Checked against Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs (organiser), 20 October 2026; I amsterdam (event listing), 20 October 2026.

Organisers can change hours or close early in bad weather: check the official page before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Making a Trip of It

Staying over? Most visitors from the UK make it a weekend. See hotels in Amsterdam for two nights, priced for the first weekend the market is open. affiliate link

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