Markets · Netherlands

Weekly markets in the Netherlands: days and places

Hozy lists 11 markets in the Netherlands, across 8 towns. Saturday morning farmers' markets, covered halls open almost every day, flea markets: each page gives the exact location on the map and a description written for the Hozy community.

The market day is only shown when the page states it clearly. Days and opening hours can change with the season or on public holidays: before you go, check with the town hall or the tourist office.

Towns

Amsterdam

2 markets

  • Albert Cuyp Market

    The largest open-air market in the Netherlands, in the De Pijp neighbourhood, exotic fruits, cheeses, herrings, spices and textiles. A vibrant market where all of Amsterdam's…

  • Waterlooplein Flea Market

    Amsterdam's oldest flea market, in the open air on Waterlooplein square, vinyl records, vintage clothing, secondhand bicycles and curiosities. A lively, popular spot, far from…

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Leiden

2 markets

  • Leidse Cheese Market

    A traditional cheese market held on certain Fridays in season on Waagplein, with costumed porters and old-fashioned weighing. A living tradition that has not lost its authenticity.

  • Market, Vismarkt and Botermarkt

    Market day: Wednesday and Saturday

    The weekly market held on Wednesday and Saturday in the central squares is the true pulse of Leiden. Regional cheeses, fresh herring, warm stroopwafels, buy here rather than in…

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Utrecht

2 markets

  • Vredenburg Market

    Market day: Wednesday and Saturday

    The main open-air market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, one of the largest in the Netherlands. Local cheeses, fresh herrings, warm stroopwafels, an essential stop to taste the city.

  • De Nijverheid Market, Lapjesmarkt

    Market day: Saturday

    Saturday morning fabric market on the Breedstraat, one of Europe's largest textile markets. Amateur seamstresses and local designers gather from dawn onwards.

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Delft

1 market

  • Markt Thursday Market

    Market day: Thursday

    Every Thursday morning, the great Markt square transforms into a general market with cheeses, flowers, smoked fish and regional specialities. The true pulse of the city…

What to see in Delft

Haarlem

1 market

  • Saturday Market on the Grote Markt

    Market day: Saturday

    Large weekly market on Saturday mornings, with local producers of cheeses, flowers, fish and vegetables. The true pulse of the city, locals have shopped here for centuries.

What to see in Haarlem

Maastricht

1 market

  • Markt Market, Vrijdagmarkt

    Market day: Wednesday and Friday

    A weekly market on Wednesdays and Fridays on the main square, where Limburgian market gardeners sell local cheese, vlaai and seasonal vegetables. The living soul of Maastricht…

What to see in Maastricht

Steenwijk

1 market

  • Steenwijk Local Market (Wednesday Market)

    Market day: Wednesday

    The weekly Wednesday market in neighbouring Steenwijk draws locals from across the region. Local cheeses, seasonal vegetables and smoked fish at prices that bear no comparison to…

The Hague

1 market

  • Museon-Omniversum

    A natural sciences and society museum paired with a hemispherical IMAX planetarium. The dome projection sessions offer a rare experience, ideal for rainy days.

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