Floating flower market

The floating flower market, or Bloemenmarkt in Dutch, is located in the city center at the Singel between the Muntplein and Koningsplein. And it has been there since 1862. It has a row of glass market stalls on floating barges in the canal. This is because originally, in the distant past, the market received its supplies by boat. As the market is very colorful and has the fragrance of fresh flowers it is a very popular tourist attraction.

As its name reveals the market vendors offer all kinds of seeds, bulbs, beautiful flowers, bouquets, plants and of course the famous Dutch tulips in all kinds of colours. In December you will also find vendors that sell Christmas trees. Most of the bulbs are packaged in an appropriate way, so you can easily bring them back to your home country.

On the packaged bulbs you will find flags that indicate in which countries these bulbs are allowed through customs. If you have any doubts it is advised to ask the stall vendor about the import regulations. And some vendors even have a service to send the bulbs to your home address, which is even more convenient. In the same street you will also find some eateries and souvenir shops that sell local cheese and wooden shoes. Tram lines 1, 2 and 5 stop at the Koningsplein in front of the flower market. Nearby at the Spui you will find a stop for the tram lines 4, 9, 14 and 16.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00h to 17:30h. Sunday from 11:00h to 17:30h.