Albert Cuyp Markt
Everybody who knows Amsterdam, knows the Albert Cuyp Market! The Market is originated in 1905 and is one of the favorite locations for locals, but also for tourists, students, day trippers and entrepreneurs. The Albert Cuyp Market is located in one of the most popular areas of Amsterdam. You can experience authentic Amsterdam atmosphere, humor and “gezelligheid” in the streets. A trip to Amsterdam is not complete without visiting the Albert Cuyp Market.
There is no market place like the Albert Cuyp Market. The market is open, six days per week, and is home to 260 market stalls. This makes the Albert Cuyp the biggest market of Europe!
Come and enjoy the real Amsterdam atmosphere and surprise yourself with the rich supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, accessories, clothes, flowers and beautiful fabrics.
Don’t forget to grab a real Dutch treat, like a fresh herring or a hot stroopwafel! A trip to the Albert Cuyp is a guarantee for great products and an even better day!
The Albert Cuyp is located in the heart of ‘de Pijp’, a vibrant 19th century neighbourhood. Also known as the Latin Quartier . De Pijp is a popular residential area and has evolved to one of the most lively areas of Amsterdam. Artisan shops, creative entrepreneurs, exotic locations, cozy cafés and quality pubs can be found in ‘de Pijp’, this makes it a neighbourhood with character. No matter what you’re in the mood for, ‘de Pijp’ has got just the thing. It is a perfect place for locals, students, tourists, and day hoppers to meet. De Pijp offers a rich way of enjoying the Dutch culture.
The sales where done from a stand as a cart. The carts over a brick road made a lot of noise, early 30's the brick road was replaced by asphalt.
Fresh eggs being sold, the eggs were packaged in a bag or an old newspaper.
A stall on the Albert Cuyp, on next to the stall is the wife of Jaap Jansen, he was later shot by nazis for delivering weapons to the resistance.
The fruitstand by Jopie Groenteman.
In the 50's after the second world war a lot of people (even the ones outside of Amsterdam) started visiting the market again.
The fish stalls have been on the same place on the market forever.
This famous dutch 'folk singer' Andre Hazes started as a little boy singing on the Albert Cuyp. He used the money he made from singing to support his mother.
In the 70's the market changed a lot. New people came from outside the city and the wares got more diverse.
