Christmas Markets in Amsterdam 2025 – Rickshaw & Pedicab Guide

INTRODUCTION

Amsterdam in December feels magical. The city glows with winter lights, laughter fills the air, and cozy Christmas markets invite you to slow down and enjoy the season. Wandering between markets, cafés, and light displays feels even more special when you explore the city by rickshaw or pedicab, wrapped up warm as the lights pass by ✨

🎄 Museumplein Winter Village

📍 Where: Museumplein
🕒 Best Time: Afternoon to evening
ℹ️ Info: Ice skating, food stalls & festive lights

Every winter, Museumplein turns into a small winter wonderland ❄️. A shimmering ice rink sits between wooden chalets, with the smell of cinnamon, waffles, and mulled wine floating through the air. It’s lively yet cozy, perfect for families, couples, or anyone wanting classic Christmas vibes.

Arriving here by pedicab or rickshaw makes the experience extra relaxed, especially on cold evenings when walking feels long.

⛸️ Ice skating with Rijksmuseum views
🍷 Warm drinks & winter snacks
🎁 Boutique gifts
✨ Beautiful evening atmosphere

🎄 Amsterdam Christmas Market at Westergas

📍 Where: Westergas, Amsterdam
🕒 Best Time: Late afternoon
ℹ️ Info: Creative stalls, sustainable gifts & street food

Westergas brings its artistic energy into winter 🎨. Expect handmade jewelry, ceramics, indie prints, and thoughtful gifts that feel personal. Food stalls serve everything from vegan comfort food to hot flammkuchen and steaming glühwein.

This area is a little spread out, so hopping between spots by rickshaw or pedicab keeps things easy and fun.

🎨 Handmade & sustainable gifts
🍲 Street food from around the world
🎶 Relaxed, creative crowd
🌿 Eco-conscious vibe

🎄 Funky Xmas Market

📍 Where: Westergas
🕒 Best Time: Daytime
ℹ️ Info: Bold, colorful & festival-style Christmas market

The Funky Xmas Market is not traditional — it’s energetic, creative, and full of personality 🎶. Designers sketch live, artists share their stories, and performances pop up throughout the day. It feels more like a small winter festival than a market.

Rolling in by pedicab fits perfectly with the playful, alternative vibe.

🎭 Live performances
🖌️ Independent designers
🎁 Unique, story-driven gifts
🌈 Youthful & creative atmosphere

🎄 **Ice*Village at Leidseplein**

📍 Where: Leidseplein
🕒 Best Time: Evening
ℹ️ Info: Small, cozy market in a lively square

Ice*Village sits right in the heart of Leidseplein, glowing between theaters, cafés, and trams 🚋. The scent of waffles fills the square, lights hang overhead, and the mood is effortlessly festive. It’s small but charming — perfect for a spontaneous stop.

A short rickshaw ride here is ideal, especially if you’re moving between shopping areas.

🧇 Fresh waffles & sweets
✨ Intimate winter setting
🍷 Easy stop for drinks
💛 Romantic, cozy feel

✨ Amsterdam Light Festival

📍 Where: Along Amsterdam canals
🕒 Best Time: After dark
ℹ️ Info: Light art installations across the city

Not a market, but essential in December. The Amsterdam Light Festival turns canals into glowing art galleries 🌌. Sculptures reflect on the water, creating calm, magical moments as you move through the city.

Seeing the lights from a rickshaw or pedicab lets you enjoy the views without rushing.

💡 International light art
🌉 Stunning canal reflections
🚶‍♂️ Walking or ride-friendly routes
📸 Very photogenic

🎧 AMAZE Amsterdam

📍 Where: West Docklands
🕒 Best Time: Evening
ℹ️ Info: Immersive light & sound experience

After markets and lights, AMAZE Amsterdam offers something deeper 🎶. It’s a large immersive space where sound, light, and emotion take over. Not cozy Christmas vibes, but intense, creative, and unforgettable — a perfect contrast to festive streets.

Getting here by pedicab or rickshaw makes the journey feel like part of the experience.

🎧 Sensory light & sound
🖤 Modern, emotional experience
🌌 Totally immersive
✨ Great winter finale

🚲 Explore Amsterdam by Rickshaw & Pedicab (Bike Taxi)

Winter evenings are best enjoyed without long walks ❄️. Exploring Christmas markets by rickshaw or pedicab lets you stay warm, relaxed, and fully present.