Amsterdam Winter Light Festival

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Amsterdam Winter Light Canal Cruise

Duration: 75 minutes
Sail past beautiful artworks
English speaking host

Sail along the Amsterdam Winter Lights

The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual winter event with light artworks along the canals. This year it runs from 26 November 2026 until 17 January 2027.

You can follow the route by boat. Through our sister company Amsterdam Boat Experience you book a cruise along the route.

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Why from the water?

Sailing along the route

The Amsterdam Light Festival is best admired from the canals. While sitting comfortably on one of our E-Boats, you glide past all the light installations and see the city from a whole new perspective. No crowds, no rush – just you, the artworks, and Amsterdam’s beautiful skyline.

From the water you follow the route seated, past the historic canal houses, bridges and illuminated streets of the city.

Practical information

The 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 until 17 January 2027.

Book your cruise

Book a cruise along the route through our sister company Amsterdam Boat Experience. They offer shared cruises and private boats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 15th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.

During the cruise, you’ll follow the festival route through Amsterdam and admire 20 light artworks created by different artists, each presenting their own perspective on the city.

Cruises along the official route take approximately 60–75 minutes, depending on how busy it is on the water.

No. Edition 15 has no fixed theme. Instead, each artist brings their own perspective on Amsterdam, creating a conversation with the city through light art.

Your cruise includes an experienced skipper and host, who will share insights about Amsterdam and the light artworks along the route.

This edition explores the eastern part of Amsterdam’s city centre, with a new route passing locations including the Magere Brug and Amstelsluizen.

What time do the Amsterdam Light Festival lights turn on?

Yes. e-boats is Official Partner of Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 (2026-2027). You book this guided evening walk directly with us.