If you want to visit a flea market in Europe, don’t go to grandma’s here - they’re open on Sundays. And on Sunday, according to the classics of the genre, there is a plane, a trip to a neighboring city, or there are more important things to do. It remains to languish in anticipation until new times, until a new meeting.

Amsterdam is another matter! Not only do flea markets taste and color here, but they are also open throughout the week except Sunday. Apparently, on this day, Amsterdam residents themselves are not averse to visiting the famous flea beetles and.

Since we have a whole week left, we’ll walk through the significant, colorful flea markets of Amsterdam, go out of town to the largest market in Europe, and take a gastronomic journey across the continent within one market.

Waterlooplein Flea Market

The largest and most widespread daily market in Amsterdam is located in Waterloo in the very center of the city, just a few minutes from Dam Square. The Waterlooplein market has about 200 stalls with a variety of trinkets, dubious electrical appliances, books, CDs, furniture and of course clothes.

This market has dressed up more than one generation of guests and locals of the capital. Because the Amsterdam night is noisy and liberated, a newly made friend doesn’t mind taking off his shirt; a spree around Amsterdam can end in waking up in an Adam costume in places not so remote.

Since Waterlooplein is a replicated market, prices also rise accordingly. Therefore, where ours did not disappear: you do all the necessary manipulations to reduce the price. Bargain, take off your clothes, dance, sing songs, faint: show all your skill until the seller gives up.

Officially, the market opens at 9, but as practice shows, it is better to arrive at 10.

In the Waterloo region you can also visit the famous Bluebird Cafe, the Jewish Museum and the Rembrandt House.

Waterloo, 1011 PG 10 minutes walk from Dam Square. Trams no. 4, 9 14. www.waterloopleinmarkt.nl Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00

Noordermarkt

On Monday, the Noordermarkt chameleon appears in the guise of a flea market. The assortment matches the title: heaps of junk, various funny gizmos, second-hand book trays and other rubbish.

On the corner of Noordermarkt next to Westerstraat is the Lapjesmarkt textile market.

On Saturday, lovers of the terms organic, eco and opponents of monosodium glutamate, dyes and additives flock here. Farmers from the surrounding area trade here. Therefore, if you want to feel like you belong, come and try local cheeses, natural herring, and other healthy dishes straight from the beds and peasant bins.

Noordermarkt 9-3 www.boerenmarktamsterdam.nl Opening hours: Mon: 09:00 - 14:00, Sat: 09:00 - 17:00.

Market IJ-Hallen

IJ-Hallen is the largest and most unique flea market in Europe. It's divided into zones so you can prioritize your purchases. The market is open one weekend a month. The nearest date can be found on the official website. Entrance fee: 4.50 euros.

T.T. Neveritaweg 15, 1033 WB Amsterdam-Noord www.ijhallen.nl How to get there By car: along the Moscow Ring Road (A10) exit at Oostzaan to S118. By bus: From the central station take buses no. 35, 91, 94. Get off at Klaprozenweg (91, 94) or Ataturk (35). By ferry: from the back of Amsterdam Central Station there is a free ferry number 906.

Fair c4cvintage

Back in 2005, C4cvintage was conceived as more than just a place: buy and sell. The organizers planned a kind of club for their own. They succeeded: C4cvintage became a successful event, with DJs, fashion shows and delicious snacks and drinks. Adding piquancy were the gathering places for the squad: an abandoned brothel, a former underground tunnel, and now a huge TunFun center, the building of the De Krakeling theater. For the last 2 years the fair has found a home in the Trouw club. The concept of c4cvintage is simple: retro items in a close tandem of modern fashion at affordable prices.

www.c4cvintage.nl

Albert Cuyp market

Although the market is named after a Dutch artist, the only thing Dutch that remains here is the harmonious mixture of cultures. Turkish, Moroccan, Indonesian and Surinamese cultures peacefully coexist on the same territory. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of going on a culinary tour of this market. Moreover, the prices here are very reasonable. But it’s not just food that satiates a person; the folk crafts of the above-mentioned countries will delight the eye and empty the wallet a little.

In this area you will also find a museum of the iconic Dutch beer Heineken, housed in a former brewery.

Albert Cuypstraat/Ferdinand Bolstraat Opening hours: Mon.-Sat. 9.00 - 5.00.

Vintage in kg

Here, shopping happiness is measured not in units, but in whole kilograms! The issue price is 15 Euro. Find information about where and when on the official website.

www.vintageperkilo.com

Antique market De Looier

De Looier is an indoor antique market. It occupies almost an entire block between Looiersgracht and Elandsgracht streets. One of the few covered markets in the city, therefore the weather is not a problem (in Amsterdam this lady is oh so capricious).

The market consists of approximately 70 pavilions that stock antiques, art, jewelry, rare souvenirs, antique furniture, silverware and clothing: in a word, good value antiques. If you are a true connoisseur of antiques, then this is the only place in Amsterdam for you.

Open daily except Friday and Sunday.

Elandsgracht 109, 1016 TT
Trams: 7, 10, 17, 20.
Opening hours: Mon.-Wed.: 11:00-17:00, Thu.: 11:00-21:00, Sat.: 9:00-17:00.

One of the oldest markets in Amsterdam, voted the best market in the Netherlands in 2006 and 2007, included in National Geographic as 1 of the 10 world famous shopping streets. Although the Dappermarkt is not the city's main market, it is definitely worth a visit.

Dappermarkt is truly colorful, multicultural, authentic, just like Amsterdam itself. The market attracts visitors with its color and low prices in the city. In addition to the vegetable market, there are cafes and bistros of all nationalities of the African continent. Those who are interested not only in gastronomic heritage will be able to find exotic goods and clothing from most regions of the world here.

Dapperstraat, 1093 BT Amsterdam Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 9:00-17:00.

Spui Art market

Having wandered through Amsterdam's galleries and museums, are you already thinking through a plan to rob one of the galleries? Do not rush! Head to Spui, where there are no less beautiful paintings by the creative offspring of the Dutch school of fine art.

Spui, 5 min. from Dam Square.

From March to December, Sun: 10:00-18:00.

There is another mini art market on Rembrandt Square. It is open on Sundays from April to October.

Poszegelmarkt

Philatelists, numismatists and simply connoisseurs are here for you.

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 280, 1012 RL Tue-Sun: 11:00-16:00.

Book market

Would you like to read Shakespeare in the original? Or the worries of Edvard Munch in his native language? The book market is ready to offer the inquiring mind hefty trays of English, Dutch and other world literature. You can also find maps, postcards and engravings here.

Spui Straat Open on Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm.

If you couldn't find what you wanted, go to Oudemanhuispoort. The market is open from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 16:00.

What did you manage to find?

Amsterdam markets: what, where, when?

Where will you go when you arrive in a new city? Many people begin their travels with sightseeing and... Personally, to feel the atmosphere of the city, I need to go to its markets. It is there that you can see how the townspeople live, how they dress and what they buy for dinner. Many markets in Amsterdam have become so popular that they can be called landmarks of the city. Definitely worth a look!

Albert Cuyp street market

Flower market Bloemenmarkt

It has long become one of the recognizable symbols of the city. Of course, it can be called floating very conditionally - in reality, it sits on barges along the embankment of the Singel Canal. And, walking from Muntplein to Koningsplein in the center of Amsterdam, you will see a whole street of stalls with bulbs and flower seeds and. Probably no traveler has ever left here without buying something! :)

Flower market opening hours: daily from 09.00 to 17.30.
Flower market address: Singel 600 – 630.

Waterlooplein Flea Market

– the most famous flea market in Amsterdam. They say you can find anything here. Well, this is probably not entirely true, but the range of offers presented here is indeed very diverse.

Well-worn astrakhan fur coats stand side by side with bright Nepalese outfits. Old clothes, shoes, bags, piled high on the ground, lie next to neatly hung representatives of Chinese textile consumer goods. Stands with grandma's cups, mugs, and brooches smoothly flow into stalls with souvenirs and unusual items for the interior. In general, I would say this: everyone here, if desired, will find their own. Feeling excited? Check out the flea market!

Waterlooplein market opening hours: According to the official version, the flea market operates according to the following schedule: “Monday – Saturday 9:00 – 18:00.” But, according to my observations, at 10 o’clock many sellers are just beginning to unpack their luggage.
Address market: Waterlooplein, 1011.

If you love flea markets, check out the IJ-Hallen market. It's only open two days (one weekend) a month, so it's worth planning your trip in advance.

The Waterlooplein market is closed on Sundays. But just on Sundays from 9.00 to 17.00 a similar market takes place on Nieuwmarkt Square.

There you can also find curiosities of varying degrees of age and usefulness. For example, this nesting doll with leaders for 10 euros :)

Other markets in Amsterdam

In addition, in Amsterdam you can find markets for collectors and art lovers. For example:

• art market on Spui Square (open on Sundays from 10.00 to 17.00, closed earlier in winter)
• book market on Spui Square (Fridays from 10.00 to 18.00)
• market for philatelists and numismatists at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 280 (Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 16.00).

And recently, so-called neighborhood markets have become increasingly popular in Amsterdam. In fact, these are not markets in the usual sense of the word, but events that are held one or two days a month. There, visitors are offered to try unusual food and drinks prepared by local producers. I'm going to visit there in August. I'll go and tell you! :)

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When traveling, the most interesting purchases are often made not in shopping centers or even in family shops, but in the flea markets that Amsterdam is replete with. Some flea markets are open most of the week, while others are only open on certain days. In any case, if you love rare and extraordinary things, then Amsterdam flea markets will be a real treasure trove for you.

Market at Waterlooplein

The largest flea market in Amsterdam is Waterlooplein, located in the central part of the city. Thanks to convenient opening hours and a large selection of original souvenirs, Waterlooplein is the most popular flea market among tourists and locals. Lost in countless stalls and displays of extravagant clothing, colorful T-shirts, fancy homewares and quirky trinkets, you won't even notice how time flies. By the way, many emerging Dutch fashion designers exhibit their work at Waterlooplein, so here you can buy a stunning fashion wardrobe for a very modest amount. Fans of vintage or hippie style will be especially lucky - if you prefer classics, then you will have much less choice.

Location: Waterlooplein, 1011 PG, 10 minutes walk from Dam Square
Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, Saturday - from 8:30 to 17:00
Stop: Stadhuis

Noordermarkt

No less interesting is another flea market in Amsterdam, Noordermarkt, which is hidden in the depths of the Jordaan quarter. Hunters of unusual things will find a huge field of activity here: the Noordermarkt counters are littered with vintage clothing, old books, rare coins, antique furniture and collectible accessories. Here you can also enjoy traditional Dutch delicacies, such as hot waffles with caramel syrup or fresh herring. If you are a fan of a healthy diet, then keep in mind that at the Noordermarkt market you can also buy excellent quality farm products at a very low price.

Location: Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00
Stop: Westermarkt or Marnixbad

IJ Hallen

The IJ Hallen flea market is one of the largest not only in Amsterdam, but also in northern Holland. This is a serious challenge even for the most zealous shopaholics: here you will have more than 1,500 counters at your disposal, where you will find absolutely everything you can buy: from old musical instruments to paintings by contemporary artists. IJ Hallen is held at the beginning and end of the month and to get here you need to pay 4.5 euros. Savvy shoppers head to the market early in the morning to snag particularly valuable items, but even if you come later, there's still plenty to discover in the depths of IJ Hallen.

Location: T.T. Neveritaweg 15

Opening hours: Saturday-Sunday (dates must be checked in advance on the market website) from 09:00 to 16:30
Stop: Klaprozenweg or Ataturk

Please note: this market is on the other side of the IJ River, so you will need to take the ferry!

De Looier Arts & Antiques

The antique market De Looier Arts & Antiques is a true paradise for antique lovers. Quite inconspicuous from the outside, from the inside it is a unique sight: here you can find rare Asian furniture, vintage jewelry, and incredibly beautiful silverware. If you are looking for something special for your home or an unusual gift that will have a charming antique feel, then the best place to find it is De Looier Arts & Antiques.

Location: Elandsgracht
Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday from 11:00 to 17:00, Thursday - from 11:00 to 21:00, Saturday - from 9:00 to 17:00.
Stop: Elandsgracht

If you are interested in shopping in Amsterdam, you will find a lot of interesting things here, although German cities would be more suitable for shopping, where there is more choice and lower prices. At the same time, there are goods here for every taste and budget. Shopping in Amsterdam allows you to combine a stroll through a beautiful, car-free city with some great shopping.

• For those looking for relatively inexpensive clothing, you can go to pedestrian street Kalverstraat (Kalverstraat)[show on map] starting from Dam Square. There are stores of inexpensive brands here, including H&M and Esprit, We and River Island, Bershka and Energy.
  The beginning of Kalverstraat can be found on Dam Square at the Peek & Cloppenburg supermarket, which also has a large selection of clothes. And at the end of the street there is a rather large V&D store.
  If you're looking for more expensive clothes, as well as perfumes, cosmetics and household goods, head to Bijenkorf, a huge shopping center that also faces Dam Square.
• Flower market[show on map] - they sell not so much flowers as tubers, seeds, and plant seedlings. The most popular product is tulip tubers of various colors and shapes.
• Market De Pijp (De Pijp)[show on map] is located in the southwestern district of Amsterdam De Pijp, the word de Pijp means pipe. This market is also called Albert Cuypmarkt and is considered the largest market in Europe. On this mile-long street you can buy exotic fruits and vegetables, fish and cheese, flowers and household utensils at reasonable prices.
  Until recently, De Pijp was a poor area of ​​​​cheap housing, where mainly emigrants settled. However, in the last 25 years, housing prices in the center of Amsterdam have risen so much that they have become unaffordable even for people with average incomes, and De Pijp has turned into a kind of bohemian quarter.
  You can get to the market by tram routes No. 4 and 16, 24 and 25.
  The market is closed on Sunday.
• District 9 streets / Nine streets[show on map] - a quarter formed by the intersection of three streets and three canals, where there are many small shops selling everything from antiques to chandeliers, cheeses and sausages. There are also many shops with unique brands.
  The area includes the streets: Reestraat, Hartenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Berenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Oude Spiegelstraat, Runstraat, Huidenstraat, Wijde Heisteeg.
• Nieumarkt / Newmarkt[show on map] - on weekends there is a market with local goods - cheeses, mushrooms and much more. However, you have to be careful - traders sell handmade woolen products and claim that they are all local, forgetting to remove the “made in Bangladesh” tag.
• Scotch&Soda store[show on map] - Amsterdam clothing brand.

Despite the fact that shopping in Amsterdam is not the main attraction for tourists, it can be very successful, especially if you fall into the sales season from July 1 to August 1 or from January 3 to 30. At this time, discounts can reach up to 75% and by the end of the sales a fixed price for items can be set at 10-15 euros.

Shopping in Amsterdam will turn into a real pleasure if you get to know some of the subtleties in advance. Department stores and shopping centers are conveniently located, so you don’t have to waste time searching.

There are discount seasons in shopping centers in Amsterdam. During this time prices are reduced. They take place twice a year: in January and July. Signs are posted announcing this. Go to the store if you see the inscription: “UITVERKOOP”, “OPRUIMING” or “SALE”.

Largest shopping areas

Some areas of Amsterdam are visited only for shopping. Let's get to know them better so we know where to go.

District "9 streets" (De Negen Straatjes)

The best boutiques are located on “9 streets”. This area, located a short walk from Dam Square, will appeal to glamorous fashionistas. There are many clothing stores here. Ladies are attracted to lingerie outlets.

Kalverstraat

Kalverstraat is a pedestrian area, there is no transport here. Always lively and noisy. From the streets of Kalverstraat, travelers find themselves in the city's largest malls. You can buy anything you want. Here is a world-famous store owned by the Waterstones book chain.

Levi’s is also located here - a fashionable place - they sell clothes and hold art exhibitions.

There are more than 200 stores. Tourists claim that the assortment here is different, there are rarities and unusual things. In this area of ​​the city it is difficult to decide what to spend your money on - there is so much choice. The Nukuhiwa store sells branded products, and a little further away there is an interesting farmers' market.

Retail outlets are located near hotels in Amsterdam. Therefore, there will be no problems finding souvenirs. From here they bring:

1. Klomps are national shoes. Bright wooden shoes. Price – from 30 euros.
2. It’s difficult to transport tulips, but it’s easy to transport rare varieties of bulbs.
3. Cannabis souvenirs: candies, cookies, chocolate.
4. Sex products. The counters are full of a wide variety of options. You can buy it for both women and men. Some examples (condoms in the shape of a cow or a crocodile) are made in a humorous manner, so the souvenir can be considered very original.
5. Cheese, chocolate and juniper vodka. An excellent gift for work colleagues.

Porcelain figurines are popular.

Prices in Amsterdam

Prices are reasonable, but can be high in prestigious places. Therefore, focus on the store’s traffic and the prestige of the area.

1. Fruits – 1.5-3 euros.
2. Sausage – up to 2.5 euros.
3. Cheeses – on average 2.5 euros.
4. Beer – 1 euro per bottle.
5. Tulip bulbs – from 3 euros.
6. Magnets, keychains, porcelain figurines – 1.5-3 euros.

Prices are lower than in Paris or Stockholm, but higher than in Prague or Barcelona. For souvenirs, head to the Albert Cuyp Market.

Remember: it is prohibited to remove soil from the territory of the state, even in flower pots. Remove the flowers and wrap them in a damp cloth.

Exporting narcotic substances is not prohibited. But importing it into the territory of other states is problematic. Use caution when purchasing cannabis or marijuana souvenirs.

The Tax Free system is in effect, the corresponding sticker on the windows will indicate this. Shops are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

It is recommended to stay in hotels located in areas famous for boutiques and other attractions. Van Hotel in Amsterdam and Dam Hotel are suitable for these purposes. It will be possible to combine sightseeing walks and shopping trips.