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Ten Katemarkt
Oud-West's everyday street market — fresh produce, fish, Surinamese snacks and cheap clothing, six days a week alongside the Foodhallen.
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The Ten Katemarkt runs along the Ten Katestraat in Oud-West, a relaxed everyday market that locals actually shop at: fruit and veg, fresh fish, cheese, flowers, fabrics and stalls of cheap clothing.
It draws much of its character from the neighbourhood's Surinamese, Moroccan and Turkish communities — you'll find roti, baklava, olives and Surinamese snacks alongside the Dutch staples.
Just behind the market is De Hallen, a former tram depot now home to the Foodhallen, a cinema and boutique hotel — so a morning's shopping doubles easily as lunch and an afternoon out.
What to expect
Daily produce, fresh fish, cheese and flowers
Surinamese, Moroccan and Turkish street food stalls
Cheap clothing and household goods
The Foodhallen and De Hallen complex right behind it
Tips from locals
Grab a Surinamese roti or bara from a stall and eat it on the go.
Combine with lunch in the Foodhallen across the street.
Saturdays are busiest — go on a weekday for a calmer wander.
Bring a reusable bag — single-use bags cost extra here.
Did you know?
The market has run on this street since 1912 — over a century old.
It was named, like the street, after the Dutch theologian and poet Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate (1819–1889).
De Hallen behind the market is a former tram depot from 1902, abandoned for decades before its 2014 reopening.
The Foodhallen inside De Hallen was the Netherlands' first big food hall on the Borough/Mercato model.
On Saturdays the market handles over 10,000 visitors — making it one of the busiest weekday markets in the city.
FAQ
- When is the Ten Katemarkt open?
- Monday to Saturday, roughly 9:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday.
- What does the Ten Katemarkt sell?
- Fresh produce, fish, cheese, flowers, fabrics, street food (Surinamese, Moroccan, Turkish) and cheap clothing.
- Is the Ten Katemarkt touristy?
- No — it's a working neighbourhood market in Oud-West. The Foodhallen behind it gets more visitors than the market itself.
- How do I get to the Ten Katemarkt?
- It's a 15-minute tram ride west from Centraal — stop at Bilderdijkstraat or Kinkerstraat.
- Is there a covered hall?
- The market itself is outdoor; De Hallen behind it is a covered complex with the Foodhallen food court.
Ten Katemarkt
Ten Katestraat, Amsterdam