Noordermarkt Farmers' Market

The Netherlands' first organic farmers' market, on the Noordermarkt square in the Jordaan every Saturday 09:00-16:00. Real farmers selling cheese, bread, produce, mushrooms, and more, plus great coffee and snacks. Beloved by locals, not manufactured for tourists. Saturdays only, rain or shine. Bring a tote and some cash.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

When is the Noordermarkt farmers' market on?

The organic farmers' market (Biologische Noordermarkt) runs Saturdays only, roughly 9:00 to 16:00, rain or shine. Don't confuse it with the Monday flea and textile market on the same square, different day, different vibe entirely.

Should I bring cash?

Yes, bring some. Many small farm vendors prefer cash even as cards spread across the city. A tote bag helps too, this is a real grocery run for a lot of people, and you'll want to carry your finds.

How is it different from Albert Cuypmarkt?

Noordermarkt is smaller, organic, farmer-focused, and only on Saturdays, with a calmer local feel. Albert Cuyp is a huge daily street market with more general goods and cheap eats. Noordermarkt is the one for quality food and atmosphere.

Can I combine it with the famous apple pie?

Absolutely, Winkel 43 sits right on the corner of the square, so a Saturday plan of market browsing plus a slice of Amsterdam's best-known apple pie is a classic Jordaan morning. Expect a pie queue, though.

What time should I arrive?

Mid-morning is ideal, stalls are fully stocked and the crowd is pleasant. Come too late in the afternoon and popular vendors sell out or start packing. Earlier also means first pick of bread and produce.

Is it just for shopping or can I eat there?

Both. Beyond groceries there are stalls doing excellent coffee, fresh bread, cheese to sample, and warm snacks. Many locals treat a Saturday visit as a slow graze-and-coffee outing, not just a shop.

Is it worth it if I'm not cooking?

Even without a kitchen, it's worth it for the atmosphere, coffee, cheese samples, fresh bread, and honey or snacks you can eat on the spot. It's as much a lovely local scene as a shopping trip.

What can I buy there?

Fresh organic vegetables and fruit, artisan bread, farmhouse cheese, mushrooms, herbs, meat, fish, honey, and flowers, much of it from the vendors' own farms. It's a real producers' market, founded in 1987 as the country's first organic one.

Nearby in Ask Amsterdam

• Winkel 43Café0.04 km · 0 min walk
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