Amsterdam Bloemenmarkt

Market Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

The Bloemenmarkt, also known as the Flower Market, is a unique and historic market located in Amsterdam. It is the world's only floating flower market, with stalls situated on barges in the Singel canal. The market has been in operation since 1862 and offers a wide range of flowers, plants, and flower bulbs, as well as typical Dutch souvenirs. Visitors can find a diverse selection of tulips, daffodils, and other flowers, and the market is a great place to experience the city's floral beauty. The market's floating stalls and historic atmosphere make it a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring Amsterdam

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Amsterdam with Kids | Things to do in Amsterdam with Kids

Amsterdam with Kids | Things to do in Amsterdam with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the floating flower market, looking at the plants and blooms, including the famous Dutch tulip

Highlights: We enjoyed the vibrant colors and smells of the flowers, and we even picked up a bunch to enliven our hotel room ✨

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14 Incredible Landmarks in Amsterdam to Visit On Your Trip

14 Incredible Landmarks in Amsterdam to Visit On Your Trip
This family's experience:

Activities: We were pleasantly surprised to find the Bloemenmarkt, a traditional flower market offering an array of gorgeous flowers, plants, seeds, and bulbs. It's the only floating flower market in the world

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the gorgeous multi-colored tulips and the unique flower shops on boats in the canal. We all took a lot of photos of this iconic Dutch local ✨

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Visiting Amsterdam with family: the essentials

Visiting Amsterdam with family: the essentials
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the flower market, which was a little disappointing as there were not many natural flowers but mostly bulbs and kitsch souvenirs

Highlights: We enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the colorful displays, even though it wasn't as floral as we expected ✨

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A Family Break in Amsterdam, Netherlands

A Family Break in Amsterdam, Netherlands
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked to the Bloemenmarkt, a floating market with rows of stalls on the water selling all kinds of bulbs

Highlights: It was fascinating to see the variety of bulbs, from tiny thumbnails to heads-sized ones. We also enjoyed the charm of the market itself, located in a picturesque part of Amsterdam ✨