Many stalls take cards, but it varies from stall to stall, so carry a little cash for snacks.

Yes, there are restrooms on site during opening hours. The organizer says a fee may apply, so have a coin ready.

What's the easiest way to get there?

Trams 2 and 12 from Centraal stop at Museumplein, a short walk from the stalls. Metro 52 to Vijzelgracht is about a 15-minute walk.

Can we bring the dog?

Yes, on a leash. It gets crowded around the stalls, especially in the evening.

Upcoming

UpcomingFestival

Christmas Village Amsterdam: Christmas Market on Museumplein

Name: Christmas Village Amsterdam: Christmas Market on Museumplein
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-27T23:59:59
Location: Museumplein

When: Dec 3-27
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

Christmas Village Amsterdam: Christmas Market on Museumplein photo 2

Christmas Village Amsterdam: Christmas Market on Museumplein photo 3

Christmas Village Amsterdam: Christmas Market on Museumplein photo 4

FestivalAmsterdam-Zuid

Where

Amsterdam-Zuid, Museumplein

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

1-2 hours

What you need to know

Free to walk in, so a short visit costs only what you eat and drink
Next to the big museums, easy to pair with the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum
Underground parking: a paid Q-Park sits right under Museumplein

About

Christmas Village fills Museumplein, the big lawn in front of the Rijksmuseum, with wooden stalls selling winter food, hot drinks, art and Christmas gifts. Now in its tenth year, it is a stroll-and-snack outing more than a full day out. It suits families who like to browse and graze, and pairs well with a museum morning. The lights look best once it gets dark, which in December is late afternoon.

Free

Dates & times

Thu 3 – Thu 24 Dec

Mon-Sun12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fri 25 – Sat 26 Dec

Fri-Sat12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sun 27 Dec

Sun12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Share with another parent

WhatsApp Email

Where it is

Museumplein

1071 DJ Amsterdam

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

Common questions

More this weekend

See all events →

More family picks, Friday to Sunday.