Markets in Amsterdam

Amsterdam market shopping outdoor with custommer looking into stall

There are 12 daily outdoor markets, 15 markets which are open one or two days of the week and several markets which are open seasonally. Most of them are in the centre of town.

Most markets in Amsterdam are open during normal shopping hours. But weather also influences marketers presence.

What can you buy at Amsterdam market

For flowers or plants visit the Bloemenmarkt, for organic food check the Boerenmarkt. If you are looking for something unique, go to the Waterlooplein Flea Market.

On some stalls you can find even things like electric domestic appliances and household tools. Or speciality homemade produce like cheeses or bread.

Haggling

On most markets all items are individually priced and haggling is not usual. However if you like this experience you can try it at the at the Waterlooplein flea market where haggling is still commonplace.

Why visit Amsterdam markets

The stalls are colorful, packed with interesting things and sometimes there is live music or street artists. You can also find original and cheap souvenirs. Paintings, clothes, books and various curiosities.

Amsterdam markets tips

If you want to experience a market to the full, don't show up after 3pm, many stalls are already closing at that time. Come before noon.

Visit all the stalls before buying something. Some stalls tend to apply "tourist prices".

Markets are usually crowded. Watch out for pickpockets. Carry your valuables inside your jacket and hold your bag in front of you.

Consider the following

Visiting Amsterdam is easier and cheaper with a "City Pass".
With one card you can go to most tourist destinations without other tickets.
Comparison of Amsterdam city passes and discount cards.

Walking around the city and seeing the sights is great. But if you have an interesting and factual commentary, efficient route and knowledge of hidden treasures, then your vacation time sure is used better. Look at the offer of guided Amsterdam city tours.

 

The most known Amsterdam's markets are:

 

Antiekcentrum in Amsterdam - Antique Center

Antiekcentrum in Amsterdam - Antique Center

Elandsgracht 109, 1016 TT Amsterdam

Furniture, jewelry, silverware, collectables.
Each day of the week except Tuesday: 11am – 6pm,
on weekends: 10am – 5pm

Postzegelmarkt in Amsterdam

Postzegelmarkt in Amsterdam

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 280, 1012 RL Amsterdam

stamps, coins, old postcards, commemorative medals
Wednesday & Saturday 10am – 4pm

Westerstraat Market in Jordaan

Westerstraat Market in Jordaan

Westerstraat, 1015 ML Amsterdam

Clothes and shoes, textiles, small objects, general goods.
Monday 9am - 13pm

Flower Market in Amsterdam

Flower Market in Amsterdam

Singel 630 to 600, 1017 AZ Amsterdam

Flowers, seeds, bulbs and rare flowers
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Waterlooplein Flea Market in Amsterdam

Waterlooplein Flea Market in Amsterdam

Waterlooplein, 1011 PG Amsterdam

second-hand clothes, curiosa
Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm, Sat: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Boekenmarkt Op Het Spui, Amsterdam

Boekenmarkt Op Het Spui, Amsterdam

Het Spui, 1012 WZ Amsterdam

books, cards, maps, engravings
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam

Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam

Albert Cuypstraat, 1072 CN Amsterdam

General goods, food produce, exotic herbs and spices
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Art Plein Spui Market in Amsterdam

Art Plein Spui Market in Amsterdam

Spui Plein, 1012 WZ Amsterdam

Original prints, small oil paintings
Sunday 10am – 5pm but not in winters

Farmer's Market on Noordermarkt

Farmer's Market on Noordermarkt

Noordermarkt, 1015 MV Amsterdam

organic food, fruit, mushrooms, cheese, snacks
Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Monday: 9am - 1pm

Dappermarkt in Amsterdam

Dappermarkt in Amsterdam

Dapperstraat, 1093 BT Amsterdam

Clothes, food, general goods
Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

Lindengracht Market in Amsterdam

Lindengracht Market in Amsterdam

Lindengracht, 1015 KJ Amsterdam

food, general goods, bicycles and bicycle parts, shoes
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Marqt – Farmers Market in Amsterdam

Marqt – Farmers Market in Amsterdam

Overtoom 21-25, 1054 HD Amsterdam

organic food, fruit, bread, cheese, wines
each day of the week except Friday: 11am – 5pm

Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam

Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam

Nieuwmarkt, 1012 CR Amsterdam

organic food, antiques, ornaments, clothes.
Farmer's market Saturdays 9am - 5pm
Antiques May-Oct 9am - 5pm

IJ-Hallen flea market in Amsterdam

IJ-Hallen flea market in Amsterdam

T.T. Neveritaweg 15, 1033 WB Amsterdam

Go treasure hunting at the biggest flea market in Europe.