On this page you will find all the information about your walk experience during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Yes, you can! You can use our festival app; a mobile app containing all artwork descriptions. The app is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play.
Or book a ticket for a walking tour and let an experienced guide tell you all about the artworks and the theme.
It is not mandatory to purchase tickets to see the artworks, however, with our walking experiences you will get access to all locations and information. There will be no information at the artworks. Besides that, as a cultural foundation, we cannot exist without this contribution of our visitors.
No, with the walking app you can go the lights are on, between 5.00 and 10.00/11.00 p.m.
For a walking tour with guide, you need to book a ticket and timeslot in advance.
The walking route is approximately 7.5 kilometers.
The artworks are placed along the canals of Amsterdam. You can find the exact route and more information in our app, which can be found in the Google Play or Apple Store soon. By purchasing the route, you support the art and the foundation tremendously.
We are unable to facilitate this ourselves. However, you can check out this page on the website of the City of Amsterdam for an overview of public toilets.
No, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store and Apple Store. However, the route map can purchased in-app as of November 28 onwards for €7,99.
The free app includes basic information about the festival and fun updates. You can purchase the map that gives you access to the route, artwork locations and all the information about the artworks, both written and in audio.
Yes you can, we will make the map available for purchase in-app from November 28 onwards.
No, once you’ve purchased the map in the app, you can view it as many times as you like.
You may start the route wherever you want, the artworks are not placed in a particular order. If you are not familiar with Amsterdam Light Festival, a good place to start is our information point at the Stoperaplein.
The ‘free’ maps on the internet do not contain the right information. To prevent disappointment, please only consult our official festival channels.
At one of our information stands you can purchase a printed map. Please note that we only have small quantities of the map available as they are only meant for visitors without a (modern) mobile phone.
During the festival - 30 Nov til 21 Jan - at the following locations:
Yes, you can book a walking tour in our ticket shop. An experienced guide will tell you all about the artworks along the way.
The guided walking tour of the route will take about 1,5 to 2 hours. Along the way there is plenty of time to take photos and ask questions.
Tickets for adults (13+) are €21.50, children (until 12) €12,50. A warm drink and a light bite are included.
You can book a timeslot daily between 5.00 and 8.45 p.m.
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CRUISE DIRECTIONS GENERAL INFO PARTICIPATE TICKETS
General |
info@amsterdamlightfestival.com |
Mon - Fri: 10-6pm |
Tickets |
tickets@amsterdamlightfestival.com |
Mon - Fri: 10-2pm |
Info points |
Stoperaplein |
Thu - Sun + 20.12-07.01: 4-9pm |