Amsterdam Winter Paradise is the largest indoor winter event of the Netherlands. For about two and a half weeks around the holidays – roughly 17 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 – RAI Amsterdam becomes a huge winter wonderland for all ages. Exact dates to be confirmed.

A winter village indoors

Snow or rain outside makes no difference: inside the RAI halls you’ll find a covered ice rink, curling lanes, a Ferris wheel and fairground rides, a winter market, après-ski bars with live entertainment, and mountains of winter food – from raclette to churros. It’s the place where Amsterdam families, groups of friends and office parties celebrate the holidays together.

Highlights

• Ice skating & curling – rental included, lessons for kids
• Fairground & Ferris wheel with views over the halls
• Après-ski stage with DJs and singalong classics in the evening
• Kids’ paradise during the day: shows, snow play and holiday activities

Practical information

• Period: mid-December 2026 – early January 2027
• Location: RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein
• Getting there: metro 52 or tram 4 to station Europaplein/RAI, 10 minutes from the centre
• Tickets: via Winter Festival Amsterdam; evenings and holidays sell out

Winter Paradise is part of the city-wide Winter Festival Amsterdam season – combine it with the Light Festival on the canals for the full winter experience.