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Amsterdam (/ ˈ æ m s t ər d æ m / AM-stər-dam, UK also / ˌ æ m s t ər ˈ d æ m / AM-stər-DAM, Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ⓘ; literally, "The Dam on the River Amstel") is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the ...
May 1, 2024 · Explore Amsterdam with the I amsterdam City Card, discover hidden gems, and experience the city like a local. Find out what's happening this week, from culture and events to music and markets.
Feb 22, 2024 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Amsterdam, from strolling the canals to visiting museums and parks. Learn interesting facts, tips, and how to get around this charming city.
- If you want to see the bulbs in bloom, visit Amsterdam in April and early May. The prime blooming season varies year to year, depending on the weat...
- The Museumcard is a card that gives you free entrance into 400 museums in the Netherlands. For Dutch residents only, the card is valid for one year...
- Two days is the perfect amount of time if you want to visit Amsterdam’s top sights. With two days, you can see and do everything on this list, alth...
Discover Amsterdam like a local with top tips on culture, history, sustainability and nightlife. Explore the canals, museums, parks, events and hidden gems of the capital of the Netherlands.
- Soak Up History with A Canal Cruise
- Make Like The Dutch, and Get on A Bike
- Head to Museumplein to Immerse Yourself in Art
- Sip Local Brews at Brouwerij ’t Ij
- Find Something Chic Yet Practical at A Dutch Design Shop
- Lie Out with Locals in Vondelpark
- Visit The Anne Frank Huis, and Never Forget
- Raise A Class at A Bruin Café
- Go Out on The Town
- Snack on Local Specialties from Street Markets
Amsterdam is a city shaped by water. The best way to appreciate its beautiful UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canal Ringis from a boat, passing through the canals themselves. This is a delight at any time – but particularly beautiful at night, when the waters’ ripples reflect the city’s twinkling lights. You can navigate the waterways yourself (compan...
Cling-clanging bells and whirring spokes are part of the soundtrack of a city where bicycles outnumber cars – making for perhaps the essential means for getting around town. Bike lanes crisscross every part of the city, where the terrain (as in most of the Netherlands) is forgivingly flat and rental outlets abound. Beyond the built-up streets, fasc...
Amsterdam’s top three museums are handily located around the green lawns of Museumplein. The grande dame of the trio is the famous Rijksmuseum, which occupies a palatial 1885 and contains perhaps the best collection of works by Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals. The museum’s galleries also display sumptuous decorative arts as wel...
You’ll know you’re truly in Amsterdam when you’re sip a tall, frothy beer under the sails of a windmill. Much-loved craft brewery Brouwerij ’t IJ brews in former public baths adjacent to a traditional wooden spinner. Its leafy terrace is idyllic for a pint (try its signature Zatte Tripel). It’s often possible to see the brewing in action on a behin...
Bike carrier straps that function as shelving. Glow-in-the-dark door stoppers. Self-adhesive lamps to stick on the wall. These are just some of the witty, inventive and above all practical Dutch designs you’ll find in Amsterdam, along with furniture, fashion and gadgets galore. A great place to start browsing is Droog, with a garden, gallery space ...
Amsterdammers’ favorite green escape is the sprawling Vondelpark, a lush, 116-acre (37-hectare) oasis of English-style gardens with fragrant roses, winding paths, ponds and sculptures. One of the best free things to do in the city, this egalitarian space is where everyone – kids, adults, couples, joggers, picnickers, locals and tourists – hangs out...
When Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands in May 1940, war came to the city for the first time in almost four centuries – and devastated its thriving Jewish community. The war’s impact on real people’s lives might be more palpable at the Anne Frank Huisthan at any other site in the world. Behind a warehouse on Prinsengracht, the young girl hid for ...
No matter the weather, the best place to experience Dutch gezelligheid (conviviality and coziness) is in one of its bruin cafés (brown cafes). Dark timber and tobacco-stained walls give these traditional pubs their name. Planning tip: With around a thousand across the city, you’ll never be far from a bruin café. They’re especially concentrated char...
Awash with bars, concert venues and music-thumping clubs, Amsterdam’s renowned nightlife extends far beyond De Wallen, better known the Red Light District (and an area whose reputation authorities are looking to change). Leidseplein, home to the famed Melkweg, is a major hub, as is nearby Rembrandtplein. Amsterdam’s LGBTIQ+ scene is found throughou...
Lively street markets like the Albert Cuypmarkt are lined with stalls selling delicious cheap eats like haring (herring; served chopped with diced onion on a bread roll), Vlaamse frites (“Flemish fries”: crispy, fluffy and typically smothered with mayonnaise), stroopwafels (cookie-like wafers sandwiched with caramel syrup) and poffertjes (mini panc...
Explore Amsterdam's rich history, culture and nature with over 70 attractions and activities. Get free or discounted access with the I amsterdam City Card and enjoy the canals, museums, parks and more.
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Discover the best attractions, activities and experiences in the vibrant capital of the Netherlands. From picturesque canals and historic museums to charming neighbourhoods and cultural hubs, Amsterdam has something for everyone.
