Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
3.5
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Located on the Singel Canal, the fantastic displays of flowers at this floating flower market is beautiful to behold.
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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
How to get there
- Waterlooplein • 8 min walk
- Nieuwmarkt • 10 min walk
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- BrucestewartLivingston, United Kingdom9,732 contributionsSo many tulip bulbs for sale but will they produce flowers?We were walking about Amsterdam one day in December when we came across a 'street' of several stalls selling an incredible number of flower bulbs and seeds. It all looks very impressive but I didn't buy anything as it didn't seem to be the right time of year to be buying the bulbs which surely should have been planted a couple of months previously. On coming home and looking up the market on the internet I have come across a couple of newspaper articles about the poor quality of the bulbs for sale at this market as established in an official study commissioned by Amsterdam City Council. The flowering success rate was determined to be about 1%! Probably just as well that I didn't buy any then.Visited December 2019Written January 22, 2020
- Bob KFairfax, Virginia2,233 contributionsAre you ready to buy some bulbs?At the Singel, in the city center of Amsterdam, is the market that sells one of the things the Netherlands is most famous for: tulips! At the Amsterdam Flower Market you can buy bulbs as well as other souvenirs and flowers. This unique market exists since 1862 and is still on floating barges. This is a holdover from the time when flowers came into the city from the countryside by boat. They sell ALL kinds of flowers here. We decided not to buy bulbs. If you are not looking for bulbs, you can buy cut flowers, houseplants, or seeds. Allow for ~30 min for your visit unless you're going to shop.Visited December 2019Written February 15, 2020
- Karen MKirkwall, United Kingdom622 contributionsNice market area with traditional shopsOnly a short streets worth of stalls but worth the visit. Mainly bulbs for sale but also tulips too. One stall was just flowers & was lovely. Lots of stalls sell Dutch souvenirs - all very similar but worth a look if you want to take something home. The stalls edge the pavement & the shops along the other side are full of traditional Dutch produce - cheese, chocolate, etc. Spend an hour or so wandering & enjoy pancakes or poffertjes in a local cafeVisited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 2, 2020
- feltroneuGeorge Town, Malaysia2,337 contributionsLovely flower market in the CBDIt was not in our plane to visit it and we just passed by and stopover. We found that the flower market was really organized and excellent although most flower stalls were selling the same things. So the most popular things to buy from here are souvenirs and flower seeds. We didn't buy any flower seeds as we can't bring them back. So we only bought some souvenirs. We found the stall at one of the corners selling souvenirs at a very cheap price. Maybe it was the cheapest we found in Amsterdam. If you thinking to buy any keychains or fridge magnets or others may consider to go there.Visited December 2019Written April 16, 2020
- Alfred OAmsterdam, The Netherlands35 contributionsFUN BUT FAKE TULIPS. , LOTS OF DUTCH SUVENIORSI have ridden my bike through this Floating flower market over the years mucho times . This markets atmosphere represents Amsterdam the real way it is .Of course most of its bulbs dont ever grow or their Seeds dont ever bloom in your garden .But this little street has some unique Suveniors and Christmas ornaments with fun t -shirt stores . I still have some of my shirts from 20 years ago with Crazy characters on them and fun pictures too .Amsterdam has become exstremly over touristed to death over the last 10 years where the Locals have even wished all this would end soon . I can remember my early years here in the 1980's and 1990's when i enjoyed this Wonderful City of Rembrandt and VanGogh with its Weed Coffee shops and used bike stores and quaint One star hotels with a breakfast in the mornings . Sure the Closing down of everything has changed this 17 century city to turn it back to when it was fun to ride my bike at 3. 30 am around the streets in March when my hands would stick to the handle bars from the frost . That is Amsterdam i know .Visited September 2019Traveled with friendsWritten May 27, 2020
- Tom D1 contributionDefinitely not authentic!I'm surprised that so many foreign visitors expect to find an "authentic" experience at the Amsterdam Bloemenmarkt. It has always been a tourist haunt, ever since I can remember (I'm 50 now). No local will ever buy their flowers from this place! What you can expect: condescending sellers, who are plying their stuff, which mainly consist of cheap souvenirs, overpriced bulbs and flowers. They think that you're dumb enough to fall for them. With "you" I mean especially American, Russian or Asian tourists (who tend to have rose-tinted views of Europe as a huge outdoor museum spot).Visited August 2021Written August 10, 2021
- Emerald1SteelCitySouthport, United Kingdom37 contributionsFamily holidayDisappointing, not worth the walk. Penned as the largest floating flower market. This means some decking on the river to extend the square footage of a market stall. All stalls sell the same things, check them all out as prices differ. Mainly sell tulip bulbs to tourists. Some other bulbs and plants available. All of the stalls sell typical tourist tat, fridge magnets clogs etc. Will take you less than 30 mins to look around.Visited August 2020Traveled with familyWritten August 5, 2020
- ViewsAndReviewsConstanta, Romania1,065 contributionsMultiple Similar Vendors, Tourist PricesVendors sell pretty much the same bulbs, wooden tulips, and touristy magnets at every shop, although some offer nicer packaging than others. It’s a quick stop if you are planning to send home typical Amsterdam trinkets, but prices can be a lot better in other places. If you simply want fresh flowers for your room during your stay, stop at the local Spar supermarket and get tulips half the price of the “floating” market ones. As you stroll through this one-block floating market, it won’t appear floating at all, since the vendors’ shops open street side. Not worth a trip there unless it’s on your way.Visited July 2022Traveled with friendsWritten July 23, 2022
- Kathryn R34 contributionsNice market, skip the bulbsThe market is fun to walk through but you need to understand that because this is a tourist area they don’t expect you to remember which bulbs you bought once you get them home, wait months to have them grow and then remember where you bought them. I was so excited for the ice team tulips as the bulbs I’d bought at home had been killed off in a deep freeze while I was container growing them. I was thrilled to find them at Tulips and more, 614 Singel, so I bought and planted them. I paid extra for the bulbs with the Canada export certificate and as you can see, instead of I e cream, frilly pink parrot and purple/blue tulips I have yellow, pink and what will be orange. In the photo I planted the blue bulbs in the back as they were supposed to be the tallest, the pink in the middle and the ice cream at the front as they were the shortest….I’m sure I’m not the only one. If you are happy just to say you have tulips from Amsterdam it is fine but if you are hoping for a specific variety don’t waste your money here.Visited October 2021Traveled soloWritten May 10, 2022
- GlobetrotterJ16Seoul, South Korea2,017 contributionsFlower galoreSituated along a gracht the flower market is on a long and narrow pedestrian walkway. There is a huge selection of flowers and you wouldn't believe how cheap the flowers are there, it is worth buying some, great colors and smell. Also for all hobby gardeners there is a huge selection of seeds and pods. I wouldn't say the flower market is a destination in itself but if you come across it then worth roaming by.Visited April 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 8, 2023
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feltroneu
George Town, Malaysia2,337 contributions
Dec 2019
It was not in our plane to visit it and we just passed by and stopover. We found that the flower market was really organized and excellent although most flower stalls were selling the same things. So the most popular things to buy from here are souvenirs and flower seeds. We didn't buy any flower seeds as we can't bring them back. So we only bought some souvenirs. We found the stall at one of the corners selling souvenirs at a very cheap price. Maybe it was the cheapest we found in Amsterdam. If you thinking to buy any keychains or fridge magnets or others may consider to go there.
Written April 16, 2020
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Alfred O
Amsterdam, The Netherlands35 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
I have ridden my bike through this Floating flower market over the years mucho times . This markets atmosphere represents Amsterdam the real way it is .Of course most of its bulbs dont ever grow or their Seeds dont ever bloom in your garden .But this little street has some unique Suveniors and Christmas ornaments with fun t -shirt stores . I still have some of my shirts from 20 years ago with Crazy characters on them and fun pictures too .Amsterdam has become exstremly over touristed to death over the last 10 years where the Locals have even wished all this would end soon . I can remember my early years here in the 1980's and 1990's when i enjoyed this Wonderful City of Rembrandt and VanGogh with its Weed Coffee shops and used bike stores and quaint One star hotels with a breakfast in the mornings . Sure the Closing down of everything has changed this 17 century city to turn it back to when it was fun to ride my bike at 3. 30 am around the streets in March when my hands would stick to the handle bars from the frost . That is Amsterdam i know .
Written May 28, 2020
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Tom D
1 contribution
Aug 2021
I'm surprised that so many foreign visitors expect to find an "authentic" experience at the Amsterdam Bloemenmarkt. It has always been a tourist haunt, ever since I can remember (I'm 50 now). No local will ever buy their flowers from this place!
What you can expect: condescending sellers, who are plying their stuff, which mainly consist of cheap souvenirs, overpriced bulbs and flowers. They think that you're dumb enough to fall for them. With "you" I mean especially American, Russian or Asian tourists (who tend to have rose-tinted views of Europe as a huge outdoor museum spot).
What you can expect: condescending sellers, who are plying their stuff, which mainly consist of cheap souvenirs, overpriced bulbs and flowers. They think that you're dumb enough to fall for them. With "you" I mean especially American, Russian or Asian tourists (who tend to have rose-tinted views of Europe as a huge outdoor museum spot).
Written August 10, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Emerald1SteelCity
Southport, UK37 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Disappointing, not worth the walk. Penned as the largest floating flower market. This means some decking on the river to extend the square footage of a market stall. All stalls sell the same things, check them all out as prices differ. Mainly sell tulip bulbs to tourists. Some other bulbs and plants available. All of the stalls sell typical tourist tat, fridge magnets clogs etc. Will take you less than 30 mins to look around.
Written August 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ViewsAndReviews
Constanta, Romania1,065 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Vendors sell pretty much the same bulbs, wooden tulips, and touristy magnets at every shop, although some offer nicer packaging than others. It’s a quick stop if you are planning to send home typical Amsterdam trinkets, but prices can be a lot better in other places. If you simply want fresh flowers for your room during your stay, stop at the local Spar supermarket and get tulips half the price of the “floating” market ones. As you stroll through this one-block floating market, it won’t appear floating at all, since the vendors’ shops open street side. Not worth a trip there unless it’s on your way.
Written July 23, 2022
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Kathryn R
Toronto, Canada34 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
The market is fun to walk through but you need to understand that because this is a tourist area they don’t expect you to remember which bulbs you bought once you get them home, wait months to have them grow and then remember where you bought them. I was so excited for the ice team tulips as the bulbs I’d bought at home had been killed off in a deep freeze while I was container growing them. I was thrilled to find them at Tulips and more, 614 Singel, so I bought and planted them. I paid extra for the bulbs with the Canada export certificate and as you can see, instead of I e cream, frilly pink parrot and purple/blue tulips I have yellow, pink and what will be orange. In the photo I planted the blue bulbs in the back as they were supposed to be the tallest, the pink in the middle and the ice cream at the front as they were the shortest….I’m sure I’m not the only one. If you are happy just to say you have tulips from Amsterdam it is fine but if you are hoping for a specific variety don’t waste your money here.
Written May 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GlobetrotterJ16
Seoul, South Korea2,017 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Situated along a gracht the flower market is on a long and narrow pedestrian walkway. There is a huge selection of flowers and you wouldn't believe how cheap the flowers are there, it is worth buying some, great colors and smell. Also for all hobby gardeners there is a huge selection of seeds and pods.
I wouldn't say the flower market is a destination in itself but if you come across it then worth roaming by.
I wouldn't say the flower market is a destination in itself but if you come across it then worth roaming by.
Written July 9, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
kathleenl183
Texas225 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I visited here upon arrival as I didn’t want to book anything important my first day. It’s a long street with stalls selling various souvenirs, flowers and flower bulbs on one side and shops and restaurants on the other side. I bought a small bouquet of wooden tulips at the first stall I stopped at, only to realize that all the other stalls carried that exact same item and some at a lower price. Most of the stalls are selling the exact same thing, so walk around and check prices before you buy anything. Overall this was a bit of a let down and I wouldn’t recommend going out of my way to visit here, but if you’re passing through, it might be worth a quick look.
Written April 24, 2023
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tmsfowler
7 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited in March. Very touristy - seemed to be mostly what you'd see in your local garden centre but we spent 55 euros on bulbs that we thought were a bit different - something we haven't seen or could buy at home. Unfortunately, I'd say only a third of what we bought have actually come up. We bought black tulips which turned out to be red, and I bought a Venus flytrap, in a sealed tin, which has turned out to be a bunch of wild flowers. I wish I had seen the bad reviews of this place first because it certainly does appear to be a scam. You've fooled me once, but it won't happen again.
Written August 2, 2023
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Anne D
Wimborne Minster, UK4,377 contributions
Aug 2019
The Amsterdam flower market was a short walking distance from our hotel, Banks Mansion. I was a little disappointed at the absence of actual flowers, as it appeared mostly bulbs and other unrelated souvenir-type products were the main items for sale in the line of shops lining the Singel. As a keen gardener, unless I intended to stock up on rather expensive tulip bulbs there wasn't really a lot that caught my attention.
Written January 13, 2020
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Amin1999
London, UK2 contributions
Hi, I am going to Amsterdam in early may and have a walking tour booked in the morning and was planning to go to Bloemenmarkt at around 3pm. Is that too late, will there still be flowers to see?
Gurujyot Singh Jolly
Pune, India49 contributions
Is the floating flower market open in last week of march?
reparrin
Palm Beach, FL78 contributions
Yes, open year round.
Denise C
3 contributions
I have 12:30 pm tickets to van gough museum. If I book the blue boat 75 minute canal cruise at 10:30 am will I be able to walk to van gough museum tour by 12:30 pm
schaillimonae
Mary Tavy, UK225 contributions
Hi,I have had a TKR so am slow at walking, so as I could make it so should you, Enjoy there is much to see and everbody is very frendly.
Gavari91
Torino75 contributions
Salve,
Sarò ad Amsterdam durante la settimana di Ferragosto e volevo sapere se il mercato è aperto tutti i giorni di tutto l'anno oppure se ci sono dei giorni e/o periodi di chiusura? Grazie a chiunque risponderà!
Stefano G
Rome, Italy415 contributions
Ciao ho dimenticato di dirti che solitamente gli orari sono dalle 9.00 alle 17.00 tutti i giorni.
Maria Laksmi
Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia8 contributions
I'm planning to visit here next June on Saturday morning. Is it open?
Akkers1
London, UK890 contributions
Yes its open from 9.00 - 17.30 Monday to Saturday and on Sundays at 11.30 - 17.30.
oniao l
Macau, China5 contributions
I’ m planning to travel to there in late January. Are the flowers still deserve to have a look or not?
mariannep933
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina115 contributions
We found the flower market to have fresh cut flowers but also bulb plants that are unusual and difficult to find here in the USA! I saw bulbs that are not available in catalogs or online. But buyer beware of bulbs sold in bulk (bags with mostly moss/ mulch) and unable to see the condition or number of bulbs. Enjoy your time at the market but if you are not into tourist merchandise you may want to skip.
oniao l
Macau, China5 contributions
I’ m planning to travel to there in late January. Are the flowers still deserve to have a look or not?
Sudhanshu
24 contributions
We were there in November,, I didn't see any real flower.. I asked many shop keepers there, when can we find real flowers.. they said when there are tulip in the market then we would be able to find tulip there.. Tulip season is mainly in April-May..
Benedetta De Martino
Naples, Italy3 contributions
Come è possibile raggiungere il famosissimo mercato dei fiori?
Giusi G
95 contributions
Noi siamo andati con la metro.... c'è proprio una fermata che si chiama così :)
Dorothy31359
Vermont111 contributions
I'm looking to bring back bulbs from Amsterdam to the USA. Does anyone know what our parameters are?
cotodoso
Hamburg, Germany148 contributions
I remember that some of the Tulips bulbs i saw there had a phytosanitary certificate by the government of the Netherlands attached. Check for the validity of the certificate.( I think they are valid for 6 weeks after the marked data. This is what i remembering from a curious read, das due being from the EU i don't need such a certificate,
was just curious.) Those are importable to the United States and Canada. Some limits apply and you have to declare them on your customs form.
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- Bloemenmarkt is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- We recommend booking Bloemenmarkt tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 54 Bloemenmarkt tours on Tripadvisor
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- Hotels near Bloemenmarkt:
- (0.03 mi) NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market
- (0.10 mi) Banks Mansion
- (0.07 mi) De L'Europe Amsterdam
- (0.07 mi) The Albus Hotel
- (0.08 mi) Hotel Residence Le Coin
- Restaurants near Bloemenmarkt:
- (0.01 mi) Pasta Factory
- (0.01 mi) Ter Marsch & Co - Amsterdam
- (0.02 mi) Asian Kitchen
- (0.03 mi) McDonald's
- (0.03 mi) Chocolate Bakery
- Attractions near Bloemenmarkt:
- (0.02 mi) Royal Delft Experience
- (0.02 mi) Heinen Delfts Blauw De Munt
- (0.02 mi) Munt Tower (Munttoren)
- (0.03 mi) Holland Taxi Transfer
- (0.03 mi) Walking Tour on the Financial History of Amsterdam
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