Flower Market - Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam

 
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Rotten tulip bulbs
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ishiarusha 1 reviews

Do NOT buy tulip bulbs from the flower market!!!
We bought 50 tulip bulbs and were told that it was the right time to plant them (April).
All the bulbs wer rotton except for one. The bulbs had fungus on them and were damp.
We picked about 3 out of the 50 bulbs and only one actually sprouted.
If you do buy the tulip bulbs, check them before buying.

Written May 11, 2012

Address: Singel

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Awesome place for taking pictures!
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monica71 485 reviews
The Floating Flower Market
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The floating flower market makes for a very nice stop in my opinion. I spent a lot of time here admiring the flowers and taking lots of pictures.

It first opened in 1862 and it is located on one of the oldest canals in Amsterdam. You can find lots of souvenirs here if you really want to get something for your family and friends. The only thing I bought here was a wooden tulip magnet that I proudly put on my refrigerator door when returning to Chicago.

Written Mar 22, 2012

Address: Singel

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Bloemenmarkt: a Flower Feast
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von.otter 990 reviews
Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam, May 2011
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“Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it.”
— Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

Located on the Singel, one of the oldest canals of Amsterdam, the Bloemenmarkt has been in operation since 1862.

The 15 flower stalls are built out into the Singel, floating on the water in houseboat-like structures. Whatever your favorite flower is, chances are good that you will find it here. Take care: flowers, plants and seeds need to have a stamp on the packet that indicates it has been cleared through customs; this will allow you to cross country borders with your flower packet safely.

In December, the Bloemenmarkt market is stocked with masses of Christmas trees, evergreen garlands and wreaths. In addition to flowers, some stalls sell Dutch-themed souvenirs.

Open year round, Bloemenmarkt’s hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 09.00-17:30 and on Sunday 11.00 to 17.30.

Written Dec 1, 2011

Address: Singel

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Flowers @ the Singel Canal
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Arfah 273 reviews
Early morning at the Flower Market

Since my Keukenhof plan was scrapped off by my husband, so I had to settle for the flower market. It's better than not seeing any flowers at all.

Why you should check it out too? Well, if you're in the same position as I was, not getting the chance to visit Keukenhof...then at least you get to see some flowers even though not as massive as Keukenhof. There were plenty of flowers here during my visit. I saw tulips in many colours, of course the bulbs were widely sold too, digitalis, eucalyptus and other flowers which I don't know their names. If you're looking for souvenirs, the shops here sold them too...all sorts, but you have to browse. I noticed a price different from the shops near Dam Square.

Written Nov 19, 2011

Address: Singel

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kerriann 1 reviews

I'm sorry to post this on this site. I have lost a canon camera I believe in one of the flower markets. Just very sad. I'm looking for phone numbers to a few of the shops. Any help would be appreciated.

Updated May 26, 2011

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Flowermarket (Bloemenmarkt)
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dila 948 reviews

At the Singel between Koningsplein and the Munt there is a "floating" flowermarket the shops are half on the water builded and not floating. Remember that it is not aloud to bring flowers to all countries.
Sometimes i buy some souvenirs here or at a shop called Xenos

Updated Apr 11, 2011

Address: Singel

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flowermarket (laven)
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waterspitters

update now something different is there or nothing :(

at the first flowershop from the koningsplein to munt. look from the bridge to the back of the shop. you see laven who spit water.
laven are from the efteling ( a kind of theme fairytale park in the kaatsheuvel in noord brabant). i think you can compare laven to a kind of gnomes.

Updated Apr 11, 2011

Address: Singel

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Flowers, Flowers and Flowers
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A vast array of flowers, plants and flower bulbs are for sale at the Netherlands most famous flower market, The Bloemenmarkt. Established in 1862, this floating market can be found on one of the oldest canals of Ámsterdam.

Una gran variedad de flores, plantas y bulbos de flores están a la venta en el mercado de flores más famoso de los Países Bajos, El Bloemenmarkt. Fundada en 1862, este mercado flotante se puede encontrar en uno de los canales más antiguos de Ámsterdam.

Written Mar 8, 2011

Address: Singel

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Back view of market
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flower market backside

The flower market in Amsterdam is sort of nice in a way, but also pretty touristy....lots of cheap souvineers along with the bulbs and flowers for sale....They can ship to your home if you decide to buy some bulbs, but I think the best use of this is for fresh flowers for your table in wherever you are staying. This view shows how close to the Muntplein it is---they also have christmas trees in season!
Located on the Singel canal between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein
9-17:30 mon-sat
11-17:30 sun

Written Jan 4, 2011

Address: Singel

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Buy tulip bulbs
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vickss 113 reviews

This is an interesting market very close to Dam Square and is place to buy tulip bulbs among many other varieties of flowers. The florists(there are about a dozen of them) also claim to ship flowers/seeds etc to any part of the world. But beware some countries have some checks on import of flower/plants etc.

Its around 150 years old market and on the Singel canal.. with many stores partly on the canal giving it the name floating flower market. Although its not exactly like that you see in say Thailand/India(Kashmir) where ppl in small boats come to you with their wares or stores are right on the water which i think is real floating markets..

Written Oct 3, 2009

Address: Singel

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