Where should we stand to watch?

Pick a spot along the route rather than on the square, which gets crowded. The parade passes the Van der Hooplaan, the Oude Dorp and the Keizer Karelweg on the way.

How do we get to the Handelsplein?

It is in the middle of town, next to the Stadshart. Come by tram, bus or bike.

Is the route the same as last year?

No. The Stadsplein is being rebuilt, so the parade ends at the Handelsplein and the route changes slightly.

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Sinterklaas Arrival in Amstelveen

Name: Sinterklaas Arrival in Amstelveen
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14

When: Sat Nov 14
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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FestivalAmstelveen

Where

Handelsplein and Sportlaan, Amstelveen

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Watch from the route, not the packed square, for a better view of the Pieten
Ends at the Handelsplein this year, because the Stadsplein is being rebuilt
Live music and dance, with acts on the square before Sinterklaas arrives

About

Sinterklaas arrives in Amstelveen with a parade of Pieten, music, dance and acrobatics, handing out pepernoten along the way. The procession winds through town to a welcome from the mayor and the children's mayor. Kids watch from the curb and wave. It suits young children who love the Sinterklaas story.

Schedule

Sat, Nov 14

10:15am
Parade leaves
Sinterklaas and the Pieten set off through town.
Sportlaan, AmstelveenMaps ↗
10:45am
Music and dance on the square
DJ-Piet first, then dance groups from 11:00.
12pm
Sinterklaas arrives
The parade reaches the square, and the mayor and children's mayor welcome him at 12:30.