Things to do in Amsterdam Light Festival
Experience Amsterdam’s historic canals magically illuminated during the annual Amsterdam Light Festival held for 50 days between December through January. Visitors will marvel at the city as it is transformed by light projections and installations from contemporary international artists.
Explore the artworks by foot to be in charge of your own route or discover the sculptures from a different vantage on a scenic water cruise. Celebrate light curled up in a cozy heated boat, listen to the audioguide with descriptions of the artworks and get the best views from an open boat.
Our recommendations in Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise from Central Station
Admire the beautiful decorations of Amsterdam Light Festival, best viewed from water. Discover the illuminated attractions and sights of Amsterdam.
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Boat tour through the Amsterdam Light Festival
Sail in an electric saloon boat during the Amsterdam Festival of Lights while sipping on a warm drink. See the historic center of Amsterdam transformed into an open-air light art exhibition.
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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise from Central Station
Admire the beautiful decorations of Amsterdam Light Festival, best viewed from water. Discover the illuminated attractions and sights of Amsterdam.
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Boat tour through the Amsterdam Light Festival
Sail in an electric saloon boat during the Amsterdam Festival of Lights while sipping on a warm drink. See the historic center of Amsterdam transformed into an open-air light art exhibition.
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How to get there
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Reviews Amsterdam Light Festival
“Onbeperkte drank stond er maar mochten we zelf niet assertief zijn zouden we maar 2 of 3 drankjes krijgen. Gids was te stil en niet enthousiast. Ondanks tijdslot was het heel lang wachten op de kade in de koude.”