The theme of the fourteenth edition of Amsterdam Light Festival is Legacy. How do we want to be remembered? Twenty light artworks by international artists show what we preserve and what we leave behind, from monumental installations to personal stories. As an official hotel partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, we’re proud to bring you closer to this experience.
The festival runs from 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.
The tour can be taken on foot as a walking tour, or by boat with various boat tours available. The app for the walking tour can be downloaded via the button below.
The Sun by Zenisk (artist impression)
Limited number of Amsterdam Light Festival rooms
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is housed in six interconnected monumental buildings, each with its own historic charm. This unique structure means all 122 rooms vary in size and layout—ensuring every stay feels personal and distinctive. Every room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, coffee and tea facilities, mini fridge, air conditioning, and premium bathroom amenities. Choose from four room types: Cosy, Comfort, Junior suite, suite and the Empreror's crown suite.
As an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, we’re proud to be one of the very few hotels seamlessly woven into the fabric of this iconic event. After exploring the Amsterdam Light Festival, return to a room that’s more than a stay; it’s a continuation of the story.
Artists from all over the world are invited to use light as a medium to reflect on what we preserve and what we leave behind. Whether it is a skeletal pavilion, festive light arches, digital projections or refined hand-drawn designs, each artwork is interwoven with personal stories that together capture the spirit of our time.
W(HAL)E'LL FALL by Xinyi Wang (artist impression)
Swans by Jon Voss (artist impression)
All the light you see by Alicia Eggert (artist impression)
Along the route, you'll descover that legacy is not always tangible. The temporary installations disappear, but live on as memories. Together, they form a living archive of ideas, feelings, and values. They show that legacy is not only what we leave behind, but also something we are constantly shaping.
Getting hungry after the tour?
Step inside our restaurant Hulscher's, just steps from the Amsterdam Light Festival, and warm up with seasonal dishes inspired by Dutch heritage and modern flair. it’s the perfect way to end your evening. Reserve your table now and keep the magic going.
Did you know, if you show your Amsterdam Light Fesitval app to our restaurant staff, you can use 15.5% discount on traditional Dutch pea soup, glühwein and hot chocolate
