Waterlooplein
Waterlooplein is the flea market next to City Hall, in what was Amsterdam's Jewish quarter. I amsterdam calls it the oldest flea market in the Netherlands and counts about 300 stalls. Each one is different: second-hand clothes by the rail, vintage cameras, used books, antiques, knick-knacks, souvenirs and bicycle parts. Food trucks sell Italian, Lebanese and Greek snacks. Second-hand clothes on rails are what you notice first, and they take time to go through.
Plan your visit
When to go
The market trades Monday to Saturday. We could not confirm the exact hours: the city's market data gives 9am to 5pm, but it was last updated in 2022 and the market's own website was down when we checked.
What's on the stalls
I amsterdam lists vintage cameras, second-hand books, fashion and second-hand clothing, antiques, knick-knacks, souvenirs and bicycle parts. Traders set their own prices.
Around the market
The square sits beside City Hall and the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, close to the Rembrandt House and the Amstel. That makes it easy to combine with a museum or a walk along the river.
Common questions
- What days is Waterlooplein market open?
- Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.
- What time does it open?
- We could not confirm this. The city's market data says 9am to 5pm, but that data dates from 2022.
- Where is it?
- On the Waterlooplein, next to City Hall, postcode 1011 NZ.
Other markets nearby
- Nieuwmarkt Centrum
- Plantenmarkt Amstelveld Centrum
- Bloemenmarkt Centrum
- Art Amsterdam Spui Centrum
- Boekenmarkt Spui Centrum
- Noordermarkt De Jordaan