Ten years since it was last held, Sail Amsterdam will celebrate 50 years since its inception in 1975. It will also be a major part of the celebrations to mark the 750th year of Amsterdam itself.
In August 2025 the 10th edition of this 5 yearly event returns
Sail Amsterdam is a huge draw for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the river to see the sail and tall ships festoned in all their glory. A piece of history sailing by to celebrate the birthday of Amsterdam. The nautical event takes place every five years and was first started way back in 1975. In 2020 it was cancelled due to the pandemic, so you can expect Sail Amsterdam 2025 to be an incredibly popular and poignant celebration.