Amsterdam Light Festival 2024/25

Amsterdam Light Festival 2024/25

Enjoy a beautiful experience this Winter at the annual Amsterdam Light Festival as the city is transformed into a living art gallery over seven weeks.

• For a fabulous, contemporary stay right along the canals, close to the light displays at the 122-room Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is unbeatable.

The Water Route

• Next Edition – Thursday November 28th 2024 – Sunday January 19th, 2024.
• Amsterdam Light Festival celebrates its 13th anniversary this year!
• The festival illuminates the dark days Winter with joy and magic along the canals of Amsterdam. Visitors pass by the most popular artworks of the past nine editions.
• Typically, about twenty light artworks are places alongside the route. The works are a selection from a rich collection of light art. Each artwork naturally tells its own story, however, there are many common themes and stories to be shared, which you may enjoy via an audio tour on board.
• Stay in the heart of the city right on the canals and just steps from the best exhibits at the Pulitzer.  The Hotel is spread across more than 5 town houses and has been completely transformed into a luxurious escape right in the centre of the city.

The Route

• The year 2025 is a very special one: the city of Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary.
• During this jubilee year, residents, visitors, city districts and institutions commemorate the spirit of Amsterdam.
• Awaiting route of installations for the 2024-25 edition.

The Canal Cruise

• Experience Amsterdam Light Festival cruising the canals of Amsterdam
• Hop on board of a covered, heated canal boat and get carried away to the world of imagination with the official audio guide.
• De audio guide tells you all about the artworks, artists and theme, but leaves enough room to chat with your company. A cruise takes about 75 minutes and there are several boat companies and departure locations.
• Alternatively, experience the light artworks from up close, in an intimate group setting on an (semi) open or historic boat. Along the way, the skipper tells you all about the artworks and the theme.

The Walking Tour

• Taking a walk? This digital map will tell you the way with live location. All artworks are depicted with an icon, which you can click to get more information about the artworks and artists. Don’t forget to charge your phone! The route is about 6.5 km and can be started at any point.
• The walking route can be started at every artwork. Handy starting points are the information stands at Prins Hendrikkade by Amsterdam Central Station, or Blauwbrug,  the historic bridge over the river Amstel.

Recommended Hotels in Amsterdam

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the city’s busy gay bars and top attractions:

Banks Mansion,   Albus Hotel,   De L’Europe,   NH Doelen.