New Year's Eve in Amsterdam
New Year's Eve in Holland is called Oudejaarsdag (Old Year's Day) or Oudejaarsavond (Old Year's Evening), respectively. You might also see and hear December 31 referred to as Oud en Nieuw (Old and New).But whatever you call it, if you're looking for a memorable party, Amsterdam is the place to go. The streets and squares of central Amsterdam - especially at Dam Square, Rembrandtplein, Nieuwmarkt and Leidseplein - will be filled with people and there are plenty of parties in bars and clubs. Not the place to be if you don't like crowds.
New Year's Eve celebration at Dam Square
Fireworks...everywhere!
Throughout Amsterdam there will be fireworks everywhere. As soon as it's dark, kids (and kids at heart) start shooting, throwing and lighting all sorts of crackers, bangers and sparklers.Locations of organized fireworks displays vary from year to year, but usually take place at Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt and/or Rembrandtplein. These squares and the streets around them are packed. Nieuwmarkt is especially wild, as this is the heart of the Chinese community in Amsterdam and the fireworks are plentiful.
Nieuwmarkt celebrations
At the Nieuwmarkt, widely known for a rowdy scene on New Year's Eve, it seems almost everyone has a bottle of Champagne in tow ... and if they don't, they're lighting fireworks. If you stand in the first lines it can be dangerous. So, be warned and take cover in time!
Fireworks around De Waag building at Nieuwmarkt
Lion Dance in Chinatown
This annual traditional Chinese lion dance is performed by local Kung-Fu clubs to congratulate Chinese shopkeepers and businessmen in Amsterdam's Chinatown for the new year.
Bars, Clubs, Music & Parties
There are endless organized parties and themed events in Amsterdam's bars and clubs on New Year's Eve. Tickets range from €10 to more than €1,000 and sell out quickly, so buy in advance!
Check out the list of New Year's Eve parties 
in Amsterdam with entrance prices and opening hours listed.
Fireworks...
everywhere!
New Year's Eve parties
Check out the list of New Year's Eve parties in Amsterdam
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Nieuwmarkt
a square in the old centre dominated by a mediaeval city gate