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 at a Glance#
Address: Singel (between Koningsplein and Muntplein), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://www.bloemenmarkt.amsterdam/
Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:30pm (hours vary seasonally)
Admission: Free
About Bloemenmarkt#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 54 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 73 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 72 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 64 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 86 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 93 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 98 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
