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Is Noordermarkt worth it?

Worth it if…Underrated · +50Jordaan square hosting a Saturday organic farmers' market and a Monday flea market
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Worth it, with conditions. 4.5 on Google; reviewers describe a genuine local market rather than a tourist trap.

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4.5 ★ Google · 83 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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A relaxed Saturday-morning stroll with oysters, herring, cheese and Winkel 43's apple pie on the square.

Why Reality is 65

Lives up to its fame4/54.5 on Google; reviewers describe a genuine local market rather than a tourist trap.
Value for money4/5Free to browse with good street food; produce is pricey but high quality.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Amsterdam has many markets (Albert Cuyp, Lindengracht, Nieuwmarkt), but this is the classic organic one in the Jordaan.
Easy to do3/5Walkable from the centre, but only two days a week and crowded on Saturdays.

What people loved

A real local market: organic produce, cheeses, flowers and street food in a pretty Jordaan square by the NoorderkerkGood street food: herring, kroketten, fried fish, loempia, oysters with wineMonday flea market is strong on vintage clothing, textiles and recordsWinkel 43's famous apple pie is on the same square

What wore them down

Only runs two days a week, with short Monday hours (until 14:00)Organic produce is pricier than supermarketsBusy and tight on SaturdaysMostly groceries; visitors without a kitchen will mainly browse and snack

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Booking: No booking; just turn up on Saturday or Monday morning.

EntryFree to browseSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Saturday9:00–16:00: organic farmers' market (produce, cheese, bread, mushrooms, fish, oysters) plus some second-hand and antique stallsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Monday9:00–14:00: antiques and flea market (vintage clothing, books, records, textiles), spilling into the separate Westerstraat marketSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ClosedTuesday–Friday and SundaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
PricesProduce costs more than at the supermarket; quality and variety are the drawSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 1 hour, more if you stop to eatSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereBuses 18/21/22 to Buiten Brouwersstraat, or about 15 min walk from Centraal Station; roughly 15 min walk from Dam SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

In their words

“Great spot for a walk on Saturday morning, lots of food, crafts, clothing and antiques for purchase…”
Dane W. · Google review · 6 months ago
“Wonderful market, full of produce and varieties,the fish stall selling haring, kroketten and fried fish deserves mention, amazing!”
Javier Merla · Google review · 6 months ago
“Tons of great options, bring cash!”
Russell Hirschorn · Google review · 7 months ago
“It's a local treat not to be missed.”
Lisa Eichler · Google review · 5 months ago

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Questions people ask

When is the Noordermarkt open?

Saturday 9:00–16:00 (organic farmers' market) and Monday 9:00–14:00 (flea market). Closed other days.

Is the Noordermarkt organic?

The Saturday market is known as the city's organic farmers' market, with some general and antique stalls mixed in.

What's on Monday at the Noordermarkt?

An antiques and flea market with vintage clothing, books, records and textiles, continuing into the Westerstraat market.

Do Noordermarkt stalls take cards?

Many do, but one recent reviewer advises bringing cash.

How do I get to the Noordermarkt?

Buses 18, 21 or 22 to Buiten Brouwersstraat, or about a 15-minute walk from Centraal Station.

Better fits, according to people who went

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Sources

Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards