The 2025 Christmas and New Year programme
As the days grow shorter and twinkling lights illuminate Amsterdam's canals and streets, the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky on Dam Square transforms into a true winter décor. From 1 November to 4 January, the iconic hotel fully immerses itself in Christmas atmospheres with a sparkling Christmas programme full of culinary and festive highlights.
Guests can look forward to sophisticated Christmas dinners and brunches at Michelin-starred restaurant The White Room, atmospheric Afternoon Teas at Grand Café Krasnapolsky, festive cocktails at The Tailor Bar and enchanting moments in the historic Winter Garden. The Christmas 2025 programme promises a month full of magical moments and nights to remember - right in the heart of the capital. A special highlight this year is the new direct entrance from Dam Square to the Grand Café Krasnapolsky, which will open from December. This will allow lunch guests to step straight in from the square and enjoy the elegant ambience, without having to go through the hotel entrance.
Already from 1 November, The Cake Room, the hotel's patisserie, is offering festive creations for St Nicholas, Christmas and New Year. From the house-made chocolate letter to Mr Frosty and champagne truffles. The hotel's famous advent calendar, filled with delicious chocolates, will be available from 7 November and will bring a piece of Amsterdam magic every day.www.grandcafekrasnapolsky.nl/events/the-cake-room-chocolates-festive-season
During the Festive Afternoon Tea, enjoy a well-stocked etagere overlooking Dam Square. For €59 per person, the Grand Café presents a selection of delicacies and pastries, accompanied by a suitable tea, advised by the expert Grand Café team. Also available: the Imperial variant (€79,-) with champagne.www.grandcafekrasnapolsky.nl/
Throughout December, there are extra festive cocktails on the menu at the Tailor Bar and matching appetisers will be served with the cocktails as a bonus. Perfectfor an intimate evening and looking back on the year together. www.barthetailor.com
A spectacular Christmas brunch with fruits de mer, charcuterie, various international dishes and four live cooking stations awaits in the historic Winter Garden. There are plenty of choices and surprises to make this afternoon a special experience. Includes drinks, entertainment and children's activities for €149 per person, children aged 7-12 €89 - children under 7 free.www.wintergardenamsterdam.com/
On Christmas Eve and both Christmas days, the Grand Café will serve a four-course menu with, for example, crab salad or scallops, but the stewed pears are not to be missed either. For €129 per person, this festive culinary journey is served, with an optional wine package of €49. Children under 12 enjoy a modified version for half the price.www.grandcafekrasnapolsky.nl/
Michelin-starred The White Room presents an exclusive five-course menu for €250 per person, with optional carefully curated wine pairings. On 26 December, a Michelin Christmas shared dining-style brunch will also be served with champagne and caviar (€139 per person). www.restaurantthewhiteroom.com
New Year's Eve dinner at the Winter Garden: here, a four-course menu is created by four of the hotel's top chefs, including Tristan de Boer with live music. €245 per person including wine pairing. Children under 12 enjoy a modified version for half price. Optionally, you can join the NYE Party in the Grand Café afterwards for €60 per person.
New Year's Eve dinner at The White Room: serves a six-course star dinner for €295 per person. Optionally accompanied by a superb wine package for €185 per person.
NYE Party Grand Café: For the first time, the Anantara Krasnpolsky's New Year's Eve party at the Grand Café will be the highlight of the evening. It kicks off at 10pm with DJ, snacks and views of Dam Square. €149 per person. Dress code: glitter and gold.
NYE cocktails at bar The Tailor: Cocktail party with DJ and countdown, entrance €25 from 8pm. Available without reservation.
During the festive season, the Anantara Spa in collaboration with Elemis is offering two exclusive spa treatments, including a limited edition Elemis × Aston Martin gift set. The Radiant Escape - for her is a facial that instantly provides radiant skin and rejuvenation, while the Energising Retreat - for him firms and revitalises and re-energises the face. Both experiences combine Elemis' advanced skincare, ideal as a pampering moment or special gift.
Fancy a magical Christmas getaway or an overnight stay for New Year's Eve in Amsterdam? You can book an exclusive overnight package at the Grand Hotel. A luxury overnight stay including breakfast, Anantara tulips gift box, 20% discount on a spa treatment and a four-course dinner for 2 make for a special experience. More information on the packages An Enchanted Christmas or A Magical New Year can be found here: https://www.anantara.com/en/grand-hotel-krasnapolsky-amsterdam/offers?category=Festive