Weekendo
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Christmas Village Amsterdam (Museumplein)
The free Christmas market on Museumplein, between the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw, 3–27 December.
opens Thu 26 November, 16:30
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027
Amsterdam centrum-oost (infopunt bij de Blauwbrug) · Amsterdam, NetherlandsSeason26 November – 17 January 2027
Todayclosed
EntryCruises are paid via official partners; walking route/app pricing not verified.
Whereoutdoors
The market is inside Amsterdam low-emission zone (milieuzone)
Older diesel cars are banned; cameras check number plates — foreign cars too. Check your car's Euro norm before you go.
Guide: what to do · official website · P+R RAI (Europaplein, metro 51/52, tram 4; no P+R rate on RAI event days) and P1 Johan Cruijff ArenA (metro 54/train; closed for P+R during events). The P+R rate requires continuing by public transport (max 96 h, RAI 24 h).
About
For its 15th edition, Amsterdam Light Festival places works by international artists in the eastern part of the city centre. You can follow a walking route of about 4.5 km, in full or in sections, with the festival app, or see the works from the water on a cruise with an official partner. The lights are on every evening from 16:30 to 23:00. Not a market, but a lovely winter outing to combine with the city's Christmas markets.
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 16:30–23:00 |
- Thu 31 December — 16:30–21:00. New Year's Eve: lights off at 21:00
Combine with
Other markets nearby for the same trip.
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Amsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)
Big indoor winter festival at the RAI: skating, rides and shows; timed tickets, 17 Dec–2 Jan.
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Funky Xmas Market (Westergas, Amsterdam)
Christmas edition of the Sunday Market: makers, designers and food trucks at Westergas, on one December Sunday.
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Haarlem Christmas Market
One of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands: hundreds of stalls around the Grote Markt, 11–13 December.
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Leiden Christmas Market (Leidse Kerstmarkt)
Nostalgic market around the Hooglandse Kerk over two long weekends: 11–13 and 17–20 December.
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Royal Christmas Fair (The Hague)
Nearly a hundred chalets under the trees of the Lange Voorhout, free, daily 12:00–21:00, 3–23 December.