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Amsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)

RAI Amsterdam (Entree K) · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Season17 December – 2 January 2027
Todayclosed
EntryFrom €25.50 (RAI); price depends on time slot; games, food and drink extra.
Whereindoor
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.

About

Not a Christmas market but a large indoor winter park in the RAI exhibition centre. The ticket covers activities, shows and performances; prize games, food and drink are extra. Tickets are for a fixed date and time slot. A good bad-weather or family option, but book ahead.

Opening hours

Open until midnight according to the RAI. Several sources say closed on 31 December – check the ticket site.

Monday09:00–00:00
Tuesday09:00–00:00
Wednesday09:00–00:00
Thursday09:00–00:00
Friday09:00–00:00
Saturday09:00–00:00
Sunday09:00–00:00

Combine with

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hours not confirmed yet

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free entry
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Funky Xmas Market (Westergas, Amsterdam)

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dates to confirm
hours not confirmed yet

Haarlem Christmas Market

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hours not confirmed yet

Leiden Christmas Market (Leidse Kerstmarkt)

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hours not confirmed yet

Royal Christmas Fair (The Hague)

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