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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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 Festival of Lights private boat charter
Book a private boat cruise 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 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.
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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
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.
en, nl
Amsterdam Festival of Lights private boat charter
Book a private boat cruise 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.
en, nl
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.”