The Best Way to Celebrate Christmas in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is always a popular destination among tourists. However, it becomes even more stunning during the winter months especially as the Christmas season arrives. Beautifully adorned Christmas trees, colorful decorations, and vibrant lights make the city of Amsterdam very picturesque this time of the year. Even a simple stroll around the Central Station and Dam Square would be enough to mesmerize you with the Christmas charm. But, as there are a lot of attractions to cover, you should have a good plan to make the most of your trip. So if you were planning on taking an Amsterdam private tour any time soon make sure to include the below activities in your itinerary to make it into an immersive experience.

Check Out the Amsterdam Light Festival

This spectacular event is organized in the city every year during the winter holidays. Many local and international artists work together to transform the city with magnificent light artworks during the festival. So make sure to visit the contemporary exhibitions and take a deep dive into the Christmas spirit of the city when on your guided tours of Amsterdam.

Try the Holiday Dutch Delicacies

You can find many local food joints and shacks offering special Christmas delicacies during the winter months. Make sure to visit a few and try the deep-fried, sweet Dutch hapjes, oliebollen and appelbeignets. These delicious snacks are a part of the Christmas menu for local Amsterdammers.

Go for Ice Skating

Many beautiful ice-skating rinks are set up in Amsterdam every Christmas season. Two of the most popular ones among them are at Leidseplein and Museumplein. You can find a lot of stands set up for the Christmas season near Leidseplein, where you can stop by for some local delicacies. Not only that but visiting the ice-skating rink at Museumplein would allow you to check out the famous Dutch museums around the area. Both options would surely add a lovely touch to your Christmas holidays in Amsterdam.

Shop at the Christmas Markets

You can find numerous Christmas markets in Amsterdam during the winter months. You can shop around for gifts for your loved ones or enjoy the nice food in the Christmas stalls spread across the city. The most famous ones are among those at Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein but you can also find temporary Christmas markets at Haarlem and Leiden.

Sing Christmas Carols

Nothing can be as exciting as following the tradition of singing Christmas carols with locals during your Amsterdam private walking tour. You can find a lot of churches in Amsterdam which are not just architectural delights to visit but also allow you to sing carols. If you are not that good at singing carols you can simply attend the Christmas mass at any of the majestic Dutch churches such as Sint Nicolaaskerk and Vondelkerk.