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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Amsterdam in December

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Amsterdam are March, April, May, September and October. In December, check a current forecast before you pack.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
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~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Amsterdam is typically Check a current forecast before you pack.

Things to do in Amsterdam in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Magna Plaza
The former Amsterdam Main Post Office, now the Magna Plaza shopping centre, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was built
Hotel Die Port van Cleve
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is a historical 4-star hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, immediately north of the Magna
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal is a street in the centre of Amsterdam. The street runs north-south without intersecting major streets other than the intersection with Raadhuisstraat a
A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass refers to a stained glass window in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, designed and installed for the silver jubilee of Queen Beatrix in 2005, by the artist Marc Mulders
Local food tour of Amsterdam
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Amsterdam?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Amsterdam's best months are generally March, April, May, September and October.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam in December?+

In short, check a current forecast before you pack.

What should I pack for Amsterdam in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: Check a current forecast before you pack.

What is there to do in Amsterdam in December?+

Popular things to do include Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, Magna Plaza, Hotel Die Port van Cleve and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

Amsterdam in other months

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