Floating Flower Market in Amsterdam

If you are in Amsterdam you have to visit the only floating flower market in the world. The market exits since 1862. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats and evoke the old days when the market was daily supplied by boats. The market is open all year and is a very colorful place to visit. You will find all sorts of flower bulbs like tulips. But you can also buy bouquets or single flowers. The bulbs at this market are ready for export so you can take them with you to enjoy them at home. In December the flower market will also sell Christmas tree’s.

Amsterdam Floating Flower Market

Amsterdam Flower Market

The Amsterdam floating flower market is located in the city centre. The flower stalls are located on boats moored on the canals. The flower stalls sell flowers and flower bulbs. If you are looking for a great souvenirs you have also come to the right place. Every shop at the market has products like clogs, wooden tulips and cheese.

Opening hours Amsterdam Flower Market

The Amsterdam Flower Market is open all year round. Including public holidays. Below are the opening hours for each day:

Monday: 09:00 – 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 – 17:30
Friday: 09:00 – 17:30
Saturday 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:30 – 17:30

Buying tulip bulbs on the Flower Market

If you want to buy tulip bulbs at the Flower Market, watch out! Tulip bulbs are not on sale all year round. The fresh tulip bulbs are on sale from the end of August until December. Most tulip bulbs for sale outside this period are one or more years old and will not produce top-quality tulips. However, it is possible to buy fresh Dutch tulip bulbs online. (shipping to Europe, UK and USA).

Buy fresh Dutch tulip bulbs