Between screenings or shows
A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-dayBike tour
- EatAlbert Cuyp market
King's Day (Koningsdag) 2027 in Amsterdam: weekend guide and things to do
26 to 27 April 2027 · ExpectedAmsterdam, Netherlands
King's Day (Koningsdag) leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Amsterdam. This guide fills them.
Know before you go
- Wear orange. The canals become a floating party and the whole city is a flea market.
- When 27 April is a Sunday, King's Day moves to Saturday 26 April.
Airport to Canals and streets across Amsterdam
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip.
Trams are limited in the centre; walk or cycle.
Public transport directions to Canals and streets across Amsterdam
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Amsterdam Noord and Oost | Cheaper hotels a short ferry or metro ride from the centre. |
| Mid-range | Jordaan and De Pijp | Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés. |
| Splurge | Canal Ring | Canal house hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: ClinkNOORD
- Mid-range: Hotel V Frederiksplein
- Splurge: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 26 to 27 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A free day
For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full dayKeukenhof gardens (spring)
Evenings
After the last show of the day.
- EveningEvening canal cruise with drinks
- EatCafé de Klos
Rainy day
Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backupRijksmuseum guided tour
- FreeWalk the Nine Streets and the canal ring.
Family-friendly picks
- NEMO science museum.
- ARTIS zoo.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
7 tours worth booking for King's Day (Koningsdag)
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Bike tour | Half day | Families |
| Keukenhof gardens (spring) | Full day | Families |
| Food tour of the Jordaan | Half day | Food lovers |
| Canal cruise | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam | Full day | Families |
| Rijksmuseum guided tour | Half day | Bad weather, Tired legs |
| Evening canal cruise with drinks | Evening | Night owls, Tired legs |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Van Gogh Museum (book ahead).
- Anne Frank House (book ahead).
Getting around on event days
- Trams and metro (GVB) accept contactless.
- Johan Cruijff ArenA is on the metro (Bijlmer ArenA).
- Tap in and out with a contactless bank card on Dutch trains, trams and buses (OVpay).
- Bikes are the local way around; rent an OV-fiets at stations.
Day trips from Amsterdam
- Haarlem: 15 minutes by train
- Zaanse Schans: 20 minutes
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for King's Day (Koningsdag).
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is King's Day (Koningsdag) 2027?
The next edition is 26 to 27 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Canals and streets across Amsterdam?
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip. Trams are limited in the centre; walk or cycle.
Where should I stay for King's Day (Koningsdag)?
For most visitors the best base is Jordaan and De Pijp: Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés.
What can we do between sessions at King's Day (Koningsdag)?
Good short outings in Amsterdam include Canal cruise, Rijksmuseum guided tour, Bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near King's Day (Koningsdag)?
Family-friendly picks: Canal cruise, Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam, Bike tour. NEMO science museum.
How far is Canals and streets across Amsterdam from Amsterdam centre?
About 1 km in a straight line. Trams are limited in the centre; walk or cycle.
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