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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Winter Paradise 2026
DESCRIPTION:The entrance of Amsterdam Winter Paradise at RAI Amsterdam.\n\n\n\nAmsterdam Winter Paradise (Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs) runs from 17 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 at RAI Amsterdam\, about 3.5 km south of Dam Square. It is an indoor winter fair with ice rinks\, a Ferris wheel\, a snow hall\, shows and an après-ski village – not a Christmas market. From the canal belt you get there in about ten minutes by metro 52\, and one timed ticket covers all activities. \n\n\n\nThis page looks at Winter Paradise from the point of view of a visitor staying in the city centre: how to get there\, how to fit it into a winter day along the canals\, and whether it is the right choice for you. For the day-by-day line-up\, the food stalls and group packages\, see the complete Winter Paradise guide on our sister site Winter Festival Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nOn this page \n\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise at a glance\n\n\nIs Winter Paradise worth it for visitors?\n\n\nGetting there from the canal belt\n\n\nPlan a winter day: Winter Paradise and the canals\n\n\nWinter Paradise or the city centre?\n\n\nTickets and availability\n\n\nTips for international visitors\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise at a glance\n\n\n\nDates17 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 (closed on 31 December)Opening hoursMostly 09:00–00:00; Sundays 20 and 27 December until 23:00; 1 January from 10:00. Rides and the outdoor area close at 22:00\, entry closes one hour before closing time.LocationRAI Amsterdam\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam-ZuidFrom Dam SquareAbout 3.5 km; around 10 minutes by metro 52Indoors or outdoors?Mainly indoors in the RAI halls\, plus an outdoor Winter Square with a rink and ridesPaymentCashless: card payments onlyChildrenFree up to and including 2 years; ages 3–12 get €3 off when arriving before 14:00 (bring ID)Après-ski21+ onlyTicketArrival time slot\, price varies by day and time (cheapest early in the day)\, no re-entry\n\n\n\nIs Winter Paradise worth it for visitors?\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise is a winter fair: think of a day at a funfair and theme park rather than a stroll past wooden chalets. Whether it suits you depends on what kind of Amsterdam winter you are looking for. \n\n\n\n\nWeatherproof. Most of it is under the roof of the RAI halls. On a grey\, windy December day when a walk along the canals is no fun\, this is one of the few big outings that does not depend on the weather.\n\n\nStrong for children. Separate rinks and play areas for young children\, a snow hall and morning shows. Children aged 3–12 pay less before 14:00.\n\n\nSkating included. Both the indoor and the outdoor rink are part of the ticket\, as are the rides\, apart from fairground games.\n\n\nLargely Dutch entertainment. The stage programme features Dutch singers and sing-along hits\, and the children’s shows use Dutch TV characters. The atmosphere is infectious\, but it is not an English-language show.\n\n\nBusy in the evening. Evenings\, weekends and the days between Christmas and New Year draw the biggest crowds. Mornings are quieter and usually cheaper.\n\n\n\n\n\nOur verdict: well worth it for families with children\, groups of friends looking for a party and anyone who wants a full indoor day out. If you only have one evening and want classic Christmas atmosphere\, the illuminated canals and the Christmas markets in the city are a better fit. \n\n\n\nSnow guaranteed: the indoor Snow Paradise does not depend on the Dutch weather.\n\n\n\nGetting there from the canal belt\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise is outside the canal belt\, in Amsterdam-Zuid\, but it is one of the easiest places to reach from the centre. Metro 52 runs underground from Amsterdam Centraal via Rokin and Vijzelgracht to Europaplein\, a short walk from the entrance. \n\n\n\nFromHowApprox. timeAmsterdam CentraalMetro 52 to Europaplein10 minDam Square / RokinMetro 52 from Rokin to Europapleinunder 10 minRembrandtplein / MuntpleinTram 4 towards Station RAI\, get off at Europaplein or the RAI15–20 minMuseumplein / De PijpMetro 52 from Vijzelgracht or De Pijp\, or cycle10–15 minSchiphol AirportTrain to Amsterdam RAI station\, then a short walkabout 10 min by train\n\n\n\nTravel times are approximate; check 9292.nl for the current timetable. Coming by car? The RAI car park has to be booked in advance. From the city centre\, public transport is faster and cheaper. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor Winter Square next to the RAI halls\, with the Zuidas business district behind it.\n\n\n\nPlan a winter day: Winter Paradise and the canals\n\n\n\nThe most important rule for planning: your ticket is valid for one entry. Once you leave\, you cannot come back in on the same ticket. So plan Winter Paradise as one block of your day\, and do the canals before or after. \n\n\n\n\n09:00–13:00 – Winter Paradise. The earliest slots are usually the cheapest and quietest\, and the child rate only applies to arrival before 14:00.\n\n\nLunch. Eat inside (food and drinks are not included in the ticket) or take the metro back and have lunch in the centre.\n\n\nAfternoon – the canal belt. Metro 52 brings you back to Rokin within ten minutes. Use the short daylight for a walk or a museum; see Amsterdam in winter for ideas.\n\n\nFrom about 17:00 – lights on the water. In late December it is dark by around half past four. That makes the early evening ideal for the Amsterdam Light Festival by boat or an evening canal cruise.\n\n\nEvening. Finish at the Christmas markets or on the outdoor rink of ICE Amsterdam at Museumplein.\n\n\n\n\n\nTravelling without children? Turn it around: the city and the canals during the day\, Winter Paradise in the evening for the music and the après-ski village (21+). Keep in mind that the rides and the outdoor area close at 22:00. \n\n\n\nAfter dark the Ferris wheel is the landmark of the fairground.\n\n\n\nWinter Paradise or the city centre?\n\n\n\nIn December Amsterdam has several winter outings that compete for the same afternoon or evening. This is how Winter Paradise compares with the options in and around the canal belt. \n\n\n\nOptionIndoors?Best forHow it worksAmsterdam Winter Paradise (RAI)MostlyFamilies\, groups\, a full day outTimed ticket\, all activities includedICE Amsterdam (Museumplein)NoSkating with a view of the Rijksmuseum\, a short visitSeparate rink ticketChristmas marketsNoAtmosphere\, snacks and shoppingVaries by marketLight Festival by boatCovered boatCouples\, an evening outingCruise ticket\n\n\n\nMany visitors combine two of these: Winter Paradise for the day and the Light Festival for the evening\, both easy to reach from the same hotel in the centre. \n\n\n\nSkating is included in the ticket\, on the indoor and the outdoor rink.\n\n\n\nTickets and availability\n\n\n\nBook a ticket for Amsterdam Winter Paradise below. You choose a day and an arrival time slot; the price varies per day and time\, and the early slots are usually the cheapest. Check the availability for your date directly in the calendar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Winter Paradise tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive within your chosen time slot; you can then stay until closing time.\n\n\nNo re-entry: once you leave\, the ticket is used.\n\n\nChildren up to and including 2 years enter free.\n\n\nTickets bought via Tiqets cannot be refunded or rescheduled\, so double-check your date.\n\n\nBeer tables and VIP tables are not included in the regular ticket.\n\n\n\n\n\nTips for international visitors\n\n\n\n\nBring a bank card. Winter Paradise is cashless; you cannot pay with cash on site.\n\n\nLeave your umbrella at the hotel. Umbrellas are not allowed. Wear a jacket with a hood for the walk from the metro.\n\n\nDress code. Jogging and tracksuit bottoms are not allowed from 18:00.\n\n\nGloves. Handy on the outdoor rink and on the Winter Square in the evening.\n\n\nAprès-ski is 21+. Bring ID; no alcohol is served to anyone under 18.\n\n\nDietary needs. There are vegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free options.\n\n\nAccessibility. The event is wheelchair accessible\, but wheelchairs cannot be borrowed on site.\n\n\nStaying nearby. Want to be within walking distance? Look at nhow Amsterdam RAI or the hotels in Amsterdam-Zuid. A hotel in the canal belt works just as well with metro 52.\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Amsterdam Winter Paradise from Amsterdam Centraal? Take metro 52 from Amsterdam Centraal to Europaplein. The ride takes about ten minutes and the entrance at Europaplein 24 is a short walk from the station. Tram 4 also goes to the RAI but takes longer.  Is Amsterdam Winter Paradise indoors? Mostly. The ice rink\, snow hall\, shows\, food court and après-ski village are inside the RAI halls. There is also an outdoor Winter Square with an ice rink\, rides and the Ferris wheel.  Is Amsterdam Winter Paradise a Christmas market? No. It is a winter fair with rides\, skating\, shows and music. There is a small winter fair with stalls\, but if you want a traditional Christmas market\, visit one of the markets in the city.  Is Winter Paradise fun if you don’t speak Dutch? Yes\, the rides\, skating and snow hall need no language. The music programme and children’s shows are mostly in Dutch\, so expect Dutch sing-along hits rather than English entertainment.  Is Winter Paradise open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve? It is open on 24 and 25 December (the après-ski village is closed on those days) and closed on 31 December. On 1 January it opens at 10:00.  Can I combine Winter Paradise and the Light Festival on the same day? Yes. Visit Winter Paradise in the morning or early afternoon\, take metro 52 back to the centre and board a Light Festival cruise after dark\, which in late December is from about 16:30.  Can I pay with cash at Winter Paradise? No. Winter Paradise is a cashless event and only accepts card payments.  Where should I stay for Amsterdam Winter Paradise? Hotels around the RAI and in Amsterdam-Zuid are within walking distance. A hotel in the canal belt or near Amsterdam Centraal is also convenient\, because metro 52 gets you there in about ten minutes.  \n\n\n\nMore winter in Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\nWinter Festival Amsterdam 2026–2027: all winter events in one overview\n\n\nAmsterdam in winter: what to do in the city from November to February\n\n\nNew Year’s Eve in Amsterdam: where to celebrate on 31 December\, when Winter Paradise is closed\n\n\nCanal cruises: every type of boat trip compared\n\n\nFull Winter Paradise guide on Winter Festival Amsterdam: line-up\, food and group packages
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/amsterdam-winter-paradise-2026/
LOCATION:Amsterdam RAI\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, North Holland\, 1078 GZ\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:King's Day Festival Amsterdam Kingsland
DESCRIPTION:Kings Day Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nKings Day in Amsterdam is famous for its orange music festivals. In 2026\, the biggest Kings Day festival was held at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). The Kingsland Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the King’s birthday with big names – the 2026 line-up included Frenna\, Roxy Dekker\, Bankzitters\, Lil Kleine and more. Don’t forget your orange attire! \n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				Amsterdam King’s Day Festival\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				Kings Day Festival AmsterdamKing’s Day Festival Line upTicket price King’s day festivalHow to get to Kings Day Festival Kingsland\n			\n		\n\n\nKings Day Festival Amsterdam\n\n\n\nKings Day is a holiday for the whole of the Netherlands. Many people have the day off and go out. There are lots of activities in Amsterdam from flea markets to parties. That partying is best at the biggest orange festival in the Netherlands. Where the famous orange festivals used to be held on the Museumplein\, the biggest orange festival now takes place in the open air at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). Note: you do need entrance tickets for this festival. \n\n\n\nKing’s Day Festival Line up\n\n\n\nThe big orange festival has a great line-up of artists and DJs every year. In 2026\, the line-up included Boef\, Bankzitters\, Ronnie Flex\, Roxy Dekker\, Frenna\, Lil Kleine and many more. \n\n\n\nThe artists will perform on as many as four stages. These stages are spread across the festival grounds. Below are the 2026 stages and the artists and music playing there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket price King’s day festival \n\n\n\nTwo types of tickets are available for the Kingsland Festival on Kings Day. There is a regular ticket and a VIP ticket. \n\n\n\nKingsland ticketPriceRegular ticket (18+)Entrance to the Kingsland festivalTo be announcedNot on sale yet\n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are. \n\n\n\n\nHow to get to Kings Day Festival Kingsland\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, Kingsland Amsterdam took place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The Olympic Stadium is located in Amsterdam Oud Zuid: Olympisch Stadion 2\, 1076 DE Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nTickets for the next edition are not on sale yet. We check again every spring and put the link back here as soon as they are.
URL:https://canalsofamsterdam.com/event/kings-day-festival-amsterdam-kingsland/
LOCATION:Amsterdam RAI\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, North Holland\, 1078 GZ\, Netherlands
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