Albert Cuyp Market
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Albert Cuyp Market - by Matheus Frade on Unsplash
Description
The Albert Cuyp Market is Amsterdam's largest and most famous street market. It started as a gathering of street traders and pushcarts that was formalized by the municipality in the early 1900's. It is located in the De Pijp area of the Oud-Zuid district and the market / street are named after the 17th century Dutch painter Albert Cuyp. Nowadays, the market operates six days a week (closed on Sundays) with 260 stalls selling fresh produces (vegetables, fruits, meat, fish) as well as clothing/fabrics, flowers and accessories. In addition, there is a lot of restaurants behind the stalls and in the surrounding streets.
Access & Transport
The Albert Cuyp street is close to the De Pijp metro/tram station (52, 3, 12, 24) at its western end and to the Stadhouderskade (4) tram stop at the eastern one. The Albert Cuyp tram stop (16, 24) is also nearby. For car and parking tips, please refer to the following link: https://albertcuyp-markt.amsterdam/bereikbaarheid/
Instructions & Recommendations
It makes sense to schedule a visit there around lunch time and try one of the food stalls. Other sights / activities in the area include the Heineken Experience and canal cruises leaving from Stadhouderskade.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral Socially marginally negative as it encourages consumerism and production/purchase of low-quality products
Conclusion
The Albert Cuyp Market is large in size and should feature quite high on the list of things to see for those intending to shop but don't expect a lot of original / artisanal crafts and top end fresh organic produces. For others, worth a quick detour when in the area but not a big miss if not.
Key positive
Wide array of goods and easy to get to
Some good casual food options
Key negative
Few truly original stalls and a lot of low-quality items
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:30 - 17:00
Sunday -