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Waterlooplein Market

2 Waterlooplein, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Description

Waterlooplein Market is oldest flea market in the Netherlands. It is located on Waterloo Square in Central Amsterdam and consists of about three hundred stalls selling anything from second books, vintage clothes, and cameras as well as various food trucks. Historically, a Jewish market was created there at the end of the 19th century but it disappeared during WW2 after which a more general bazaar sprung up in the 1960's. The market is open 6 days a week (closed on Sundays).

Access & Transport

Address: Waterlooplein, 1011 NZ Amsterdam The market is walking distance from Dam Square and Central Station and next to Waterlooplein metro/tram station (51, 53, 54, 14). There are parking options at Valkenburgerstraat 238 and Stadhuis - Muziektheater.

Instructions & Recommendations

Beware of pickpockets when you visit. This activity can easily be combined with the Rembrandt House Museum and H'ART Museum.

Meta review

Online comments and blogs tend to be quite homogeneous as to the content but not necessarily about the experience. Expect to find mostly piles of old clothes, little true antiques and an abundance of cannabis-related products. Most visitors find the market quite ordinary in fact and not worth a detour but for others that is not an issue and any market is worth browsing through. Note the recurring comments that many stalls are closed when it rains.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and supports small independent stall owners.

Conclusion

The Waterlooplein flea market will for many be an enjoyable alternative to the various museums in the city but don't expect a truly "only in Amsterdam" shopping experience. If you have no interest in shopping for cheap clothes and souvenirs you can skip this.

Key positive

Good place to pick up some souvenirs

Key negative

A lot of low-quality items and few original stalls

Often crowded

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:00

Tuesday09:30 - 18:00

Wednesday09:30 - 18:00

Thursday09:30 - 18:00

Friday09:30 - 18:00

Saturday09:30 - 18:00

Sunday -

Pricing
Free

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