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
Embark on a canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Admire light artworks and learn about them through an audio guide. Book now!
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Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
Prepare to be dazzled by the fabulous light art exhibits along this 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with open bar
Book the best Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with a glass of mulled wine! Enjoy the annual light festival featuring some of the world's finest contemporary art set alongside the historic 17th-century canal belt.
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Amsterdam Light Festival 90 minute cruise
Enjoy the annual Amsterdam Light Festival on a 1.5-hour canal cruise. Experience the dazzling light displays while listening to your audio guide.
en, nl
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise from Central Station
Embark on a canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Admire light artworks and learn about them through an audio guide. Book now!
en, nl
Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
Prepare to be dazzled by the fabulous light art exhibits along this 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise.
en, nl
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with open bar
Book the best Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with a glass of mulled wine! Enjoy the annual light festival featuring some of the world's finest contemporary art set alongside the historic 17th-century canal belt.
en
Amsterdam Light Festival 90 minute cruise
Enjoy the annual Amsterdam Light Festival on a 1.5-hour canal cruise. Experience the dazzling light displays while listening to your audio guide.
en, nl
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.”