Present and future

Who could have imagined that since the creation of the Princenmarkt in 1616 (renamed in 1623 to Noordermarkt) would still fulfill an important, atmospheric and social function in the Jordaan of Amsterdam. It did not happen by itself and the Noordermarkt has certainly earned its spurs.

On 10 February 1988 a neighborhood meeting took place to redesign the Noordermarkt. On market days the square should remain open to cars. In 1993 the restoration starts of the exterior of the Noorderkerk which is more or less completed in June 1995.

Over the last forty years, the Noordermarkt has developed into a special market with traditional antiques and curiosities, books and prints, brocante, textiles and second-hand products such as glass and crockery, lamps and vintage clothing. In addition, the range consists of unique, new products from producers and designers of special jewelry, bags made from recycled material, indigo textiles, hats and caps.

To date, street trading has been of paramount importance for the socio-economic development of the city. The Noordermarkt on Saturday is different than on Mondaymorning. On Saterday there is a combination of a special goods market (where corporate social responsibility plays an important role), an organic Farmer's Market and just around the corner the Lindengracht Market: 3 markets in one . On Mondaymorning there is more brocante and vintage clothes.