There are a lot of wonderful markets in Amsterdam. You should ad some of them in your program (and bring large suitcases) when you come to visit the city.

Albert Cuyp Market

This market is over 100 years old. It is well attended, cozy and very popular with many people. You can find "everything" here. It is not only a tourist attraction and because of the many bargains you will also find many locals visit this place. Because of it's variety it is one of the things you should go to, just for the fun of it. You will have a great time because there is so much to see and experience.

The Albert Cuyp Market is open Monday's through Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm.

Address: Albert Cuyp Markt

Floating Flower Market

From all Markets the Floating Flower Market is a must see for all visitors to Amsterdam. The peculiarity of this markt is that the plants, flowers and trees are displayed in the canal on boats. This tradition has survived from the time that flowers were delivered by boat to the merchants.

The smells and colors of the whole flower world are there to admire and smell. Not only the Dutch tulip, which is certainly present in all versions, but many foreign flowers are present. During the Christmas period there is a wide range of Christmas trees and Christmas accessories. The floating flower markt is open all seasons.

The Floating Flower Market is open Monday's through Saturdays 9 am to 5.30 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5.30 pm

Address: Singel

Waterlooplein

The Waterlooplein market is a historic market. It started in 1880, and is almost 130 years old. It was born out of poverty.

In the period before the Second World War there was extreme poverty, and people could use the money. People bought and sold everything they could find to earn some money and survive the crisis.

These days it is different, and the stand holder must comply with all requirements, to be allowed to have a stand.

Many businesses started on the Waterlooplein market. On the market place there are merchants from all cultures, and it has 300 stands. You can find lots of beautiful things there: antiques, books, DVD's (check out the regional code!), bicycles, interior, art, clothes, leather, army surplus, toys, etc. Or get a  tattoo there... ;-)

Address: Waterlooplein

Thorbeckeplein Art Market

This small art market is being organized by the Thorbecke Trust for art. This is an art market in the heart of Amsterdam and you will be able to buy something nice there. It is really close to the Rembrandtplein and you will find paintings, sketches, sculptures or beautiful textiles and pottery. This is the place to be if you like beautiful things that remind you of a wonderful time in our city.

On both sides of the market you will find those little bars where you'll be able to enjoy a nice beer or wine while you enjoy the people who walk past.

Address: Thorbeckeplein, next to Rembrandtplein, every Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Book market on Spui

If you are interested in old (or new) quality books then the book market on 't Spui is where you will want to go if you come to Amsterdam.

Every Friday from 10 am to 6 pm you can browse through the various boxes with books. There will be something to your liking there.

Address: 't Spui

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If you are a market enthousiast and want to visit all the markets of Amsterdam, then please follow this markets link where you will find a list of them all.

From the open air markets to the other attractions