The Albert Cuyp Market (Albert Cuypmarkt) is the largest and busiest daily open-air market in the Netherlands, stretching for nearly a kilometre with around 260 stalls along Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp district. Running since 1905, it is a working local market where fresh-pressed stroopwafels and raw herring sit alongside cheese, fruit, fish, textiles, clothing, flowers and cosmetics. In 2026 it still operates free of charge Monday to Saturday, buzzing with a mix of locals and visitors. It is best enjoyed as a street-food-and-stroll outing paired with a wander through the surrounding De Pijp neighbourhood.
A warm stroopwafel pressed to order at the stall — the market's signature snack
Traditional Dutch raw herring (haring) eaten the local way with onion and pickle
The sheer scale: roughly 1 km and around 260 stalls, one of Europe's largest daily markets
Fresh produce, cheese and fish plus multicultural food and spices (Surinamese, Turkish, Moroccan and more)
Fabric, clothing, vintage, flowers and cosmetics stalls rooted in the market's textile-trade origins, set among De Pijp's lively streets
Good to know
SafetyAlbert Cuyp Market is a well-known pickpocket hotspot in Amsterdam. In the crowded aisles and on trams (especially lines 1, 2, 5 and 9), wear your bag in front and keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket, never the back.
RulesThe market is closed on Sundays and open Monday to Saturday. Opening is around 9:00–9:30 and closing around 17:00–18:00, but sources differ, so confirm the latest hours before you go. Stalls start packing down about an hour before close, so avoid arriving late afternoon.
SeasonThis is a roofless open-air market, so weather matters. Bring a waterproof coat and umbrella in winter or on rainy days; on summer weekends it gets very crowded, so a weekday visit around 10:00–11:00 is most comfortable.
CautionSome stalls are cash-only or may not accept foreign cards, so carry a small amount of cash (about €20–30). For tourist souvenirs and general goods, compare prices and count your change on the spot.
MannersFood stalls generally use fixed prices, so aggressive haggling can come across as rude. Rather than stopping in the narrow aisles just for photos, keep moving with the flow, and do try the herring the local way.
SafetyBikes and trams pass constantly around the market. When crossing the street or taking photos, always check the cycle lanes and tram tracks.
Practical info
From the city centre take Tram 4 (Albert Cuypstraat stop), Metro 52 to De Pijp station then a few minutes on foot, or Tram 16. GVB public transport uses OVpay: simply tap a contactless bank card or phone when you board and again when you step off. The market runs Monday to Saturday, morning to late afternoon, closed Sunday, and is free to enter; because opening/closing times and holiday hours vary by source, confirm the latest details on the official site before visiting.
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