Shop at Noordermarkt in Amsterdam for an interesting and fun experience

Noordermarkt in Amsterdam is an outdoor Saturday market and farmer’s market where visitors can purchase a wide variety of traditional Dutch goods. Noordermarkt lies in the heart of Amsterdam's atmospheric old Jordaan neighborhood. It takes place in a beautiful square overlooking the tower of the Noorderkerk, a 15th-century church.

The market is usually open on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Mondays from 9 am to 2 pm. Each day offers a distinct experience. The organic farmer’s market and flea market open on Saturday, with Monday devoted to textiles and other non-edible goods. The market operates in all seasons.

Table of contents

• The Noordermarkt Amsterdam
• The Farmers' Market
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Noordermarkt Amsterdam

The traditional Noordermarkt Amsterdam market attracts visitors from all over the Netherlands and from abroad. Stalls sell everything from posters and paintings to records, antiques, jewellery, sunglasses, Oriental rugs, food and drink, textiles, hats, coats, bags, and rare old books. Prices are very affordable, especially at second-hand shops, which helps explain the market's popularity among university students and young travellers. The Noordemarkt often takes on a festive atmosphere, with live bands and DJs entertaining revelers and shoppers.

Follow up a busy day's shopping by unwinding at one of the many tearooms, brasseries, and traditional cafés in the vicinity. The nearby Winkel 43 serves excellent Dutch apple pie with fresh whipped cream, while the Lindengracht corner offers fresh food and drink options as well as clothes and footwear.

The Farmers' Market

By far the Noordermarkt's most popular offering is the Farmers' Market, started in 1987 by Adri Vallentin, the enterprising owner of the Winkel café. While traditional markets selling canaries and pigeons never quite took off, Vallentin's nine organic food stalls were a roaring success and became a social phenomenon in no time, attracting buyers from across the Netherlands.

So what culinary treasures are to be found at the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam on a Saturday? Well, everything from mushrooms imported from Lithuania and France to homemade cakes and breads, herbs and spices, fresh fish, cured meats, eggs, oysters, and honey. Find yourself a nearby park bench and dig into your bag of goodies while watching the people amble by.

The Jordaan neighborhood's designer clothes shops, cafés, galleries, and the nearby Heineken factory are worth a visit too. Getting here is easy, as the market is just 10 minutes' walk from the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House. Trams number 3 & 10 will also get you here; alight at Marnixbad.

Visiting the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam on a Saturday or a Monday is a unique Dutch experience you can only have here. Make sure you take some time shopping in the Noordermarkt, as people have been doing for over 400 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to go to the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam?

It depends on what you’re looking for. Saturdays are perfect for perusing fresh produce and Dutch as well as imported delicacies. On Mondays, you can usually find that perfect treasure to take home. Come early to catch the vendors with their full inventories.

Where can I eat near the Noordermarkt?

If the weather is cooperative, you can find a quiet nook on the Noorderkerk Square to enjoy your Saturday market treats. Otherwise, there are many cafes and restaurants nearby, including Winkel 43, home of the famous Dutch apple pie.

How do I get to the Noodermarkt?

The Jordaan neighborhood and Noordermarkt are well-served by Amsterdam’s train and bus system. If you miss your connection and need to get to the market immediately, consider using one of Amsterdam’s many public bikes.

 

Author: Lana de Wit

Guest Relations Manager at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

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