Amsterdam Christmas Markets 2026: Dates (Dec 3 to 27) and Fares

Name: Amsterdam Christmas Markets 2026
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-27
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland

When is Amsterdam Christmas Markets 2026?

Amsterdam Christmas Markets 2026 runs December 3 to 27, 2026.

2026December 3 to 27, 2026Confirmed

2027December 2 to 26, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the Museumplein dates each year, usually from early December to the day after Christmas.

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Amsterdam Christmas Markets schedule

Thursday, December 3, 2026: The Christmas Village on Museumplein opens.
December 3 to 24, 2026: The market is open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm.
December 25 and 26, 2026: The market is open from 12 pm to 7 pm.
Sunday, December 27, 2026: Last day of the market, open from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Sunday, December 20, 2026: The Funky Xmas Market at Westergasfabriek runs from midday until 6 pm, and the Pure Wintermarkt in Park Frankendael runs from 11 am until 5 pm.

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Getting to Amsterdam Christmas Markets

Trams run to Museumplein from both Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam-Zuid.
Museumplein is easy to reach by both car and public transport.
The Funky Xmas Market is in the grounds of the Westergasfabriek, reached by bus 21 from Amsterdam Centraal to the Van Hallstraat stop.

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Where to stay in Amsterdam

Museumplein is very centrally located in Amsterdam, so there is a wide choice of hotels near the Christmas market.

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Tickets and cost

The Christmas market on Museumplein is free to visit during opening hours. In 2026, an ice rink ticket was € 16.00 per person, skate rental included.

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History of Amsterdam Christmas Markets

The Christmas Village Amsterdam was formerly known as Ice*Village. It is known for the combination of skating and shopping on Museumplein, in front of the Rijksmuseum.

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Amsterdam Christmas Markets: questions people ask

When is the Amsterdam Christmas market in 2026?

The Christmas Village on Museumplein runs from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 27, 2026. The ice rink stays open until January 16, 2027.

Is the Amsterdam Christmas market free?

Yes, the market on Museumplein is free to visit during opening hours. Only the ice rink needs a ticket, which was € 16.00 per person with skate rental in 2026.

Where is the main Christmas market in Amsterdam?

It is on Museumplein, in front of the Rijksmuseum. Trams run there from both Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam-Zuid.

What time does the Amsterdam Christmas market open?

From December 3 to 24, 2026 it is open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm. On December 25 and 26 it closes at 7 pm, and on December 27 at 6 pm.

Are there other Christmas markets in Amsterdam?

Yes, but most take place on only one day or one weekend in December. In 2026 the Funky Xmas Market and the Pure Wintermarkt were both set for Sunday, December 20.

Is there a Christmas market near Amsterdam with a more traditional feel?

The Haarlem Christmas Market is a 15 to 20 minute train ride from Amsterdam. In 2026 it runs from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13.

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About Amsterdam Christmas Markets

A free Christmas village and ice rink in front of the Rijksmuseum, plus small one-day markets around the city.

The main market is the Christmas Village on Museumplein, with more than 50 stalls next to an ice rink and the big museums. Smaller markets pop up on single days or weekends in December around the city. The catch is that Amsterdam is not a huge Christmas market town, so it works best as a city break with a market stop.

Know before you go

The market itself is free, but the ice rink needs a ticket (skate rental included).
Most other Amsterdam Christmas markets run for only one day or one weekend, so check the date before booking.
Trams run to Museumplein from both Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam-Zuid stations.

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