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Amstel river and Maritime Museum, Amsterdam · Every November
Sinterklaas arrival in Amsterdam
The saint sails into Amsterdam on a steamboat in mid November and rides a white horse through the city.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Amsterdam or Rotterdam for November 10 to 20, 2026, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The Amstel banks by the Maritime Museum and the bridges are the spots for the boat; the parade route is published a week ahead.
- Shops sell chocolate letters and marzipan from the same weekend; the Dutch give them on the evening of December 5.
- Schiphol is 15 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal by train; the arrival point on the Amstel is a 20 minute walk from the station.
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Sinterklaas arrival in Amsterdam
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