What to pack for Amsterdam in December
4 nights · 37–45°F / 3–7°C · it gets dark around 4:30 p.m. and bike lanes are everywhere, so look both ways before you step off the curb
clothes
- warm coat that blocks wind and light rain
- 2-3 sweaters you can layer
- long-sleeve base layers
- dark jeans or lined pants
- one nicer outfit for dinner
- wool socks, one pair per day
- scarf, hat and gloves
for the canals and cobblestones
- waterproof shoes with good grip
- compact umbrella that survives wind
- small zip crossbody bag
- touchscreen gloves
- rain cover for your daypack
- foldable tote for market finds
- insulated bottle for hot tea
toiletries + meds
- heavy moisturizer for dry indoor heat
- lip balm
- hand cream
- pain reliever
- blister pads
- throat lozenges
- travel-size toothpaste
the stuff you always forget
- European plug adapter (Type C/F)
- phone charger
- slim power bank
- reusable water bottle
- card with tap-to-pay
- passport or ID
- museum tickets saved offline