Flower market in Amsterdam: the Bloemenmarkt

Flower market in Amsterdam, also called Bloemenmarkt in Dutch, or Floating market is one of the most colourful attractions in Amsterdam. It’s the city’s iconic landmarks operating since 1862. Today some consider it to be too touristic, because of the large amounts of souvenirs being sold here and lots of foreign people coming to visit. But you will be surprised how many locals also come to the Bloemenmarkt to get a bunch of fresh flowers for their homes.

Photo above: Kristina Kutena

Flower market address in Amsterdam

The Amsterdam flower market is located on the Singel canal in the heart of Amsterdam, between two famous squares: Koningsplein and Muntplein. You can easily come here by walking, while discovering the center of Amsterdam.

By the way, here is one of our Amsterdam day itineraries, which includes a visit to the Flower market.

If you want to come to the Amsterdam flower market by public transport, use the Glimble app to plan your route:

Amsterdam flower market opening hours

from Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:30
on Sunday from 11:30 to 17:30.

Amsterdam flower market

Photo: Kristina Kutena

What to buy and not to buy at the Amsterdam Flower market?

At the Bloemenmarkt you will find a good selection of typical Dutch souvenirs. The prices are reasonable, so it’s a good place to buy some presents to take home.

Bloemenmarkt Amsterdam

It’s also the right place to buy fresh flowers. There are not that many flower pavillions here as some travellers expect. But you definitely won’t leave empty-handed.

Flower market Amsterdam

Photo: Kristina Kutena

But be aware: most of the bulbs sold at the Bloemenmarkt don’t flower! You can buy better quality flower bulbs at the garden centers (Google for a tuincentrum in your neighbourhood) or the Keukenhof gardens.

Tulip bulbs Amsterdam

Did you enjoy your visit to the Bloemenmarkt?

If you come to the Netherlands in spring, we recommend to visit one of the famous Amsterdam tulip festivals, Keukenhof tulip gardens and tulip fields near Amsterdam.

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