Amsterdam's markets
Want a plastic sheep? Or some 1950s Ford brake calipers? Or maybe just a bunch of tulips and some fresh fish. Whatever you need, one of Amsterdam's markets is likely to have it.
A trip to the market makes a refreshing change from the Hema or Albert Heijn experience. Each has its speciality - from clothes to food. Depending on what you need, there is likely to be a market that can help you out, and at a good price too. Make sure to check the hours of the one you want to visit and get there early as a lot of the more interesting items are snapped up in the first couple of hours.
For the avid bargain-hunter there's the Albert Cuypmarkt, the Dappermarkt, Westermarkt and the Noordmarkt. At these you will find used and factory-reject clothes as well as inexpensive textiles. There's also likely to be some good quality food on sale.
Waterlooplein hosts a flea market that's targeted at tourists but there is occasionally a gem hidden in amongst the sole-less shoes and plastic sheep (yes, really). Arrive early; the good stuff doesn't last long.
A grandfather clock is always a good piece to tie a room together. For this you needn't look further than the Looier, a warehouse packed with antiques in a variety of conditions. It's open Monday to Saturday.
If you're having trouble finding that special spelt bread or organic chicken check out the Boerenmarkt. It's a bio-purists' dream. Along with food items you'll find oils, herbs and candles. Plan to stay a while as there's a lot to see.
Finally, to complete any home, you will need flowers. The floating Flower Market (below) on the Singel resembles a jungle of the nation's finest flora.
Take a look below and plot your course to discount underwear nirvana.
Amsterdam
Albert Cuypmarkt - General
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Tram 4,15,24,25
Albert Cuypstraat
Boerenmarkt - Farmers' Market selling organic food
10am - 3pm, Saturday
Tram 3,10
Westerstraat at Noorderkerkstraat
Dappermarkt - Clothing
9am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday
Tram 3,6,10,14
Dapperstraat
Flower Market
Tram 1,2,5,
On the Singel at Koningsplein
Looier - Antiques
11am-5pm, Monday - Wednesday
11am - 9pm, Thursday
9am - 5pm Saturday
Tram 7,10,17,20
Elandsgracht
Noordermarkt - General
7:30am - 1pm Monday
Tram 3, 10 or bus 18, 22
Noorderstraat
Oudemanhuis Book Market
11am-4pm/ Monday - Friday
Tram 4,9,14,16,20,24,25
Oudemanhuispoort
Postzegelmarkt - Coins, Stamps, Legal Tender
Open 11am - 4pm, Wednesday and Sunday
Tram 1,2,5,13,17,20
Rommelmarkt - General
11am - 5pm/ 7 days
Tram 7,10,17,20
Looiersgracht 38
Waterlooplein - Tourist Market
9am - 5pm/ Monday-Saturday
Tram 9,14,20 or Metro to Waterlooplein station
Waterlooplein
Westmarkt - General
9am - 1pm Monday
Tram 3,10
Westerstraat |
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