Amsterdam Light Festival Route

Amsterdam Light Festival will return on November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets will be available from September this year.

The official route of Amsterdam Light Festival 2024

The route of Amsterdam Light Festival is a little different than other years. The festival used to run through the eastern part of the city but this year it will take you more through the center through the Herengracht and Oosterdok canals. 

Looking for Cruise Tickets?

For the best Amsterdam Light Festival experience, book one our Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruises and relax on a heated boat or cozy up with a blanket and see the lights even closer on our smaller Amsterdam Light Festival Open Boat Tours.

Festival dates 2024-2025

Amsterdam Light Festival will last for 53 days, from Novemebr 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. During this period, you can marvel at the illuminated light sculptures between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. But on Thursdays and Saturdays the lights remain on until 11 p.m. Our last departure is at 8:30 pm. New Year's Eve is also an exception with a "closing time" at 5:15 p.m. to make room for fireworks that will illuminate the city.

Stromma festival cruises departure point

Our boats that sail on the official Amsterdam Light Festival route depart from Damrak Pier 4. You will recognize Stromma’s jetties by the yellow and white colored signs.

How to get there:

• From Central station: A 2-minute walk from the main entrance of the station towards Dam Square
• From Dam Square: A 4-minute walk from the middle of the Square towards Central Station.
• Several trams pass our jetties, such as tram number 2, 4, 12, and 17.

View the map of all Stromma departure points.