Christmas Markets in Amsterdam??

rich_shot2003

Im off to Amsterdam next Wednesday for a day trip and would so much love to go to a Christmas Market so is there any open now in Amsterdam or is it a bit early?

Im going with my 10 year old son so is there anywhere to take kids? Will have a bout 6 hours there as have to be back to get Ferry back to Newcastle.

mariebar1970

Hi there

Sorry I don't know about the markets, but a fantastic place for kids id the Nemo museum. My lot loved it, here is a link http://www.e-nemo.nl/?id=5&s=85&d=551

Haarlem

I don't know of any Christmas markets, but the Dutch celebrate "Sinterklaas" around 5th December. A magical time for children.

He arrives before, usually entering each town by boat with his helpers. The big event in Amsterdam was last week end. There are more events this weekend.

The shops will be full of goodies only available at this time of year so thet will be the next best thing to a Christmas market.

General shopping information is here.

http://www.amsterdam.info/shopping/

From the Central Station (where the coach will drop you off) walk down the Damrak passing Bjienkorf the Harrods of Amsterdam (nice to have a look in) to Dam Square, and cross it to the Kalverstraat, the main shopping street. Narrow and pedestrianised.

Shops will be themed on Sinterklaas. At the end you come to V & D department store worth a look in. Their restaurant called "La Place" has a huge variety on a self service basis at reasonable Amsterdam prices. http://www.amsterdam.info/shopping/vd/

If you want more information please ask.

rich_shot2003

mariebar1970 wrote: »

Hi there

Sorry I don't know about the markets, but a fantastic place for kids id the Nemo museum. My lot loved it, here is a link http://www.e-nemo.nl/?id=5&s=85&d=551

just to let you know we are going to go there as my son will love that kind of thing.

is it very far from where the coach drops off outside main rail station?

mariebar1970

rich_shot2003 wrote: »

just to let you know we are going to go there as my son will love that kind of thing.

is it very far from where the coach drops off outside main rail station?

I think it took us about 20 mins to walk, but it is so worth it. you may be able to get a tram or something.