Markets
in Amsterdam:
There are several interesting markets in the centre of
Amsterdam. This city offers nearly a dozen outdoor markets that are open daily.
Apart from these, there are several markets which open on certain days of the
week or year. Some of the popular markets in Amsterdam are:
Albert
Cuypmarkt
This market nearly
runs for a kilometre and is full of stalls along the Albert Cuyp street in the
neighbourhood of De Pijp. These stalls sell several things ranging from fruits
and vegetables to cosmetics and drapes at very fair prices. Stalls are open Mondays
to Saturdays form 9.30 in the morning till 5.30 pm.
Address: Albert Cuypstraat/Ferdinand
Bolstraat, 1072 LL
Access: Albert Cuypstraat - tram 16, 20, 24 & 25.
Art
Plein Spui
An art market organised
by the S.A.I.A (Amsterdam International Artists Foundation) where you can buy
paintings and art directly from the artist.
Near Begijnhof and the Historical
Museum.
Boerenmarkt
Currently,
one of the most popular organic food markets in Amsterdam. Sells biological produce
such as vegetables, fruits, cheese, fish and herbs. This market is open on Saturdays
from 9 in the morning till 3 pm.
Address: Noordermarkt, 1015 MV
Access:
Westermarkt - tram 13 & 17 or Marnixbad - Tram 3 & 10
Bloemenmarkt
A
floating flower market selling exotic flowers and seeds. This market is open from
Mondays to Saturdays from 9.30 in the morning till 5 pm.
Address: Singel,
1071 AZ
Access: Muntplein: tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24 & 25.
Dappermarkt
Frequented
by locals, one of the cheapest markets in Amsterdam. Sells general good, clothes,
vegetable and household articles. This market is open Mondays to Saturdays from
9 am to 4 pm.
Address: Dapperstraat, 1093 BK
Access: Eerste van Swindenstraat:
tram 9 & 14.
Antiekmarkt De Looier
This
is a covered market that sells antiques, jewellery, silverware and furniture amongst
other goods. Market is open Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 in the morning till
5 pm.
Address: Elandsgracht 109, 1016 TT
Access: Elandsgracht: tram 7, 10,
17 & 20.
Noordermarkt
Is
an open flea market in Jordaan selling used wares, clothes, records etc at very
cheap prices. Open on Mondays form 9 am to 1 pm.
Address: Noordermarkt
Access:
tram 3, 10.
Oudemanhuis Book Market
Very popular market for books, cards, and like since the 19th century. This
market is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 am till 4 pm
Address: Oudemanhuispoort
Access:
Muntplein: tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24 & 25.
Postzegelmarkt
A market for coins, medals and stamp collectors. Runs from 11 am to 4 pm on
Wednesdays and Sundays.
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, by No.276, Old Centre:
New Side
Access: tram 1, 2, 5, 13, 17, 20.
Rommelmarkt
A large flea market selling all sorts of household wares. Market is open from
11 am till 5 pm daily.
Address: Looiersgracht 38
Access: tram 7, 10, 17,
20.
Waterlooplein
A large
open fleamarket selling all sorts of good from clothes, shoes and appliances.
Market is open Mondays to Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm.
Address: Waterlooplein
Access:
tram 9, 14, 20. Metro Waterlooplein.
Westermarkt
A
popular market for clothes, shoes and factory seconds and other general goods.
Market is open on Mondays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Address: Westerstraat
Access:
tram 3, 10. Open 9am-1pm Mon; closed Tue-Sun. No credit cards.
