Floating Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt), Amsterdam
If you're coming to Amsterdam, especially in the spring, you'll want to see some tulips. If they haven't necessarily bloomed yet or are past their prime, fear not – Bloemenmarkt has got your back. Dating from the 1860s, this is probably the best – and still the most atmospheric – place at which to find (and buy) cut flowers and bulbs.
From the moment you step into this mini-botanical-garden set along the canal, you'll be bombarded with everything flower-related (and sometimes not) – including a million different kinds of souvenirs, all of which are around the same price even at different vendors. Daffodils, amaryllis, crocus, narcissus, tulips, peony roots, etc. bulbs are all for sale; also, there are some cacti and potted plants/herbs to buy.
Tip:
If you decide to purchase tulip bulbs to take back home, make sure to obtain a "customs-cleared" stamp so that you don't run into trouble with the customs department upon arrival in your home country.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am–5:30pm; Sun: 11am–5:30pm
From the moment you step into this mini-botanical-garden set along the canal, you'll be bombarded with everything flower-related (and sometimes not) – including a million different kinds of souvenirs, all of which are around the same price even at different vendors. Daffodils, amaryllis, crocus, narcissus, tulips, peony roots, etc. bulbs are all for sale; also, there are some cacti and potted plants/herbs to buy.
Tip:
If you decide to purchase tulip bulbs to take back home, make sure to obtain a "customs-cleared" stamp so that you don't run into trouble with the customs department upon arrival in your home country.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am–5:30pm; Sun: 11am–5:30pm
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Sight Name: Floating Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt)
Sight Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Amsterdam)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Amsterdam)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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