Bloemenmarkt
Market Amsterdam's floating flower market on Singel canal
Moored on Amsterdam’s Singel canal, the Bloemenmarkt sells bulbs and cut flowers from barges; visitors browse tulips, local growers’ wares and canalfront souvenir stalls.
Bloemenmarkt is Amsterdam’s historic floating flower market located on the Singel canal in the city centre, established in the 19th century.
The market consists of a string of stalls mounted on moored houseboats and quay platforms selling cut flowers, potted plants, tulip bulbs and gardening souvenirs; it is compact and concentrated along the canal frontage.
Stalls operate year-round but the widest range of bulbs and seasonal flowers appears in spring, when tulip displays are strongest.
The market sits between Koningsplein and Muntplein in central Amsterdam, a short walk from major central landmarks.
- Location: Sited directly on the Singel canal between Koningsplein and Muntplein, immediately adjacent to the Munt Tower in central Amsterdam.
- Market character: Often described as the world's only floating flower market; stalls are built on houseboats and platforms and operate year-round, with peak variety in spring when tulip bulbs and cut tulips are most plentiful.
How to Get to Bloemenmarkt #
The Bloemenmarkt sits on the Singel canal between Koningsplein and Muntplein, about a 10-15 minute walk from Dam Square and roughly 20 minutes on foot from Amsterdam Centraal. Tram stops at Muntplein serve nearby lines; many visitors combine a canal-side stroll from the nearby Jordaan or a short bike ride.
Tips for Visiting Bloemenmarkt #
- Visit just after opening (around 9am) to catch the freshest bulbs and avoid the late-morning tour groups near Muntplein.
- Enter from the Muntplein end for the classic view of stalls framed by the Munttoren; the vendors closest to Koningsplein sometimes hold better bargains later in the day.
- Bring a small suitcase or waxed paper for tulip bulbs - import restrictions mean bulbs bought here may need inspection on return flights.
- If buying cut flowers ask vendors for a 'snijbloemen' wrap to protect stems while walking - the canal breezes dry them fast.
Best Time to Visit Bloemenmarkt #
Best when tulips are in season; mornings are quieter year-round.
Weather & Climate near Bloemenmarkt #
Bloemenmarkt's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (870 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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