Amsterdam Travelguide
Sights
Very beautiful spot in Amsterdam called the "De 9 Straatjes". It's a small neighborhood in the centre with a lot of canals, cafe's, restaurants and typical Amsterdam buildings.
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De 9 Straatjes
Very beautiful spot in Amsterdam called the "De 9 Straatjes". It's a small neighborhood in the centre with a lot of canals, cafe's, restaurants and typical Amsterdam buildings.
Next to Amsterdam Central Station is Damrak, this is a very popular spot for tourists as well as the locals. From here you can enter the main shopping street of Amsterdam and here you can also take the canal cruises.
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Damrak
DamrakNext to Amsterdam Central Station is Damrak, this is a very popular spot for tourists as well as the locals. From here you can enter the main shopping street of Amsterdam and here you can also take the canal cruises.
In the centre of Amsterdam you will find De Dam, De Dam is a historical square in Amsterdam. Next to De Dam you will find the royal palace, National Monument and many more.
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In the centre of Amsterdam you will find De Dam, De Dam is a historical square in Amsterdam. Next to De Dam you will find the royal palace, National Monument and many more.
For those who love art and history, there is Museumplein. Most of the most popular museums can be found near Museumplein, such as Van Gogh museum, Rijksmuseum and Mokum Museum.
Museumplein is also ideal for a picnic, since there is a big grass field. A lot of locals come here to picnic in the summer and you could end up meeting some random people and have some fun.
In the winter period, the water on Museumplein will be turned into ice and you can go ice skating in that period.
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinFor those who love art and history, there is Museumplein. Most of the most popular museums can be found near Museumplein, such as Van Gogh museum, Rijksmuseum and Mokum Museum.
Museumplein is also ideal for a picnic, since there is a big grass field. A lot of locals come here to picnic in the summer and you could end up meeting some random people and have some fun.
In the winter period, the water on Museumplein will be turned into ice and you can go ice skating in that period.
De Wallen, also known as the Red-light District is one of the most popular spots in Amsterdam. This is a must visit when you go for an evening walk in Amsterdam. There are also a lot of pubs and food kiosks located here.
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De Wallen
De Wallen, also known as the Red-light District is one of the most popular spots in Amsterdam. This is a must visit when you go for an evening walk in Amsterdam. There are also a lot of pubs and food kiosks located here.
Rembrandtplein can be seen as the heart of the nightlife, since there are many clubs and pubs nearby. There’s also a statue of Rembrandt on this square.
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Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein can be seen as the heart of the nightlife, since there are many clubs and pubs nearby. There’s also a statue of Rembrandt on this square.
The Jordaan is the most Amsterdam of whole Amsterdam, there are a lot of small streets with stores and restaurants/cafés. Typical Amsterdam buildings can be found at the canals.
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Jordaan
The Jordaan is the most Amsterdam of whole Amsterdam, there are a lot of small streets with stores and restaurants/cafés. Typical Amsterdam buildings can be found at the canals.
Hortus Botanicus is an exotic garden located in the centre of Amsterdam. It has 4000 different kinds of plants and is truly a great place to visit. Tickets can be bought on their website.
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Hortus botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanHortus Botanicus is an exotic garden located in the centre of Amsterdam. It has 4000 different kinds of plants and is truly a great place to visit. Tickets can be bought on their website.
Artis is a historical zoo in the Netherlands and it’s located in the centre of Amsterdam since 1838. Artis is well known under the Dutch people and I would definitely recommend it if there is time. This could take a whole day to explore since it’s so big and beautiful.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanArtis is a historical zoo in the Netherlands and it’s located in the centre of Amsterdam since 1838. Artis is well known under the Dutch people and I would definitely recommend it if there is time. This could take a whole day to explore since it’s so big and beautiful.
Most of the bunkers that were used during the war are either buried or demolished. But in the centre of Amsterdam, you can find one bunker that had been changed to location for events. The bunker is maintained by volunteers and is currently used for small events. All the events that are hold here are free, but a small tip would help them out a lot.
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Vondelbunker
8A VondelparkMost of the bunkers that were used during the war are either buried or demolished. But in the centre of Amsterdam, you can find one bunker that had been changed to location for events. The bunker is maintained by volunteers and is currently used for small events. All the events that are hold here are free, but a small tip would help them out a lot.
In the north of Amsterdam, reachable with ferry, you can find the A’DAM Lookout. This spot is an observation deck on the A’DAM Toren. The highest swing of Europe can be found here, this is only recommend if you’re not afraid of heights and you would like to do something special!
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A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinIn the north of Amsterdam, reachable with ferry, you can find the A’DAM Lookout. This spot is an observation deck on the A’DAM Toren. The highest swing of Europe can be found here, this is only recommend if you’re not afraid of heights and you would like to do something special!
Vondelpark is the most famous city park in the Netherlands. The park is located in the middle of the city. Amsterdammers and tourists alike love going there. Vondelpark is a green oasis in the city, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. It is also a good place for sports. There are ample paths for runners and walkers. There is also an artificial turf field for playing football.
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Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the most famous city park in the Netherlands. The park is located in the middle of the city. Amsterdammers and tourists alike love going there. Vondelpark is a green oasis in the city, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. It is also a good place for sports. There are ample paths for runners and walkers. There is also an artificial turf field for playing football.
The Flower Market is a floating flower market, it has a diverse range of flowers, cacti, home and garden plants, bulbs, seeds, plant pots, plant food, and garden tools. A wonderfully colourful place to wander around with a wide range of unusual and interesting plants. Running along the Singel between Koningsplein and Muntplein, the market is called a floating market because it is on boats.
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Blomstermarkedet
SingelThe Flower Market is a floating flower market, it has a diverse range of flowers, cacti, home and garden plants, bulbs, seeds, plant pots, plant food, and garden tools. A wonderfully colourful place to wander around with a wide range of unusual and interesting plants. Running along the Singel between Koningsplein and Muntplein, the market is called a floating market because it is on boats.
The district of Begijnhof, or Beguines Courtyard, occupies the center circle of land in Amsterdam’s circular canal system. In the 14th century, the area was an enclosed courtyard that served as a residence for the sisterhood of Catholic Beguines.
Begijnhof, 1012 RM Amsterdam, Nederland
The district of Begijnhof, or Beguines Courtyard, occupies the center circle of land in Amsterdam’s circular canal system. In the 14th century, the area was an enclosed courtyard that served as a residence for the sisterhood of Catholic Beguines.
A boat ride along one of the city’s 100 canals offers visitors a relaxing way to view traditional Dutch architecture. Lined with elm and lime trees and crossed over by more than a thousand bridges, the canals are home to some 2,000 houseboats, including houseboat hotels. Tour operators offer a variety of cruises, ranging from hour-long excursions to candlelight cruises.
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Canals of Amsterdam
A boat ride along one of the city’s 100 canals offers visitors a relaxing way to view traditional Dutch architecture. Lined with elm and lime trees and crossed over by more than a thousand bridges, the canals are home to some 2,000 houseboats, including houseboat hotels. Tour operators offer a variety of cruises, ranging from hour-long excursions to candlelight cruises.
Museums
You can visit the Anne Frank house in the centre of Amsterdam. This was a secret housing used for Anne Frank and her family. It’s a very well known spot under tourists and definitely worth visiting.
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Anne Franks hus
20 WestermarktYou can visit the Anne Frank house in the centre of Amsterdam. This was a secret housing used for Anne Frank and her family. It’s a very well known spot under tourists and definitely worth visiting.
Are you curious on how a secret church in an attic looks like? Then you should have a look at the Ons’ Lieve Heer on Solder. It’s not very touristic, but that gives a very peaceful vibe. Definitely worth visiting if you’re into history.
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Vårt Herres museum på loftet
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalAre you curious on how a secret church in an attic looks like? Then you should have a look at the Ons’ Lieve Heer on Solder. It’s not very touristic, but that gives a very peaceful vibe. Definitely worth visiting if you’re into history.
The most important museum in the city, or perhaps the whole of the Netherlands, is the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum summarizes eight hundred years of Dutch history. In the museum you will find works of art by the most important Dutch artists since 1200 and various additional exhibitions are organized. The absolute masterpiece and one of the most famous paintings in the world: the Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn can be viewed here.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe most important museum in the city, or perhaps the whole of the Netherlands, is the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum summarizes eight hundred years of Dutch history. In the museum you will find works of art by the most important Dutch artists since 1200 and various additional exhibitions are organized. The absolute masterpiece and one of the most famous paintings in the world: the Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn can be viewed here.
The Stedelijk Museum is also located near the Rijks- and van Gogh museum. In this museum you will find modern and contemporary art, photography and design. There are works from the various art movements such as De Stijl, The Bauhaus, CoBrA and PopArt. The museum showcases several masterpieces by famous artists such as Karel Appel, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Gerrit Rietveld and Andy Warhol.
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum is also located near the Rijks- and van Gogh museum. In this museum you will find modern and contemporary art, photography and design. There are works from the various art movements such as De Stijl, The Bauhaus, CoBrA and PopArt. The museum showcases several masterpieces by famous artists such as Karel Appel, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Gerrit Rietveld and Andy Warhol.
If you had already viewed his masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum, you can also visit his home. In the Jodenbreestraat is the Rembrandt House, where the painter lived for almost 20 years. The house is furnished as it would have looked in the seventeenth century.
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Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt-huset)
4 JodenbreestraatIf you had already viewed his masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum, you can also visit his home. In the Jodenbreestraat is the Rembrandt House, where the painter lived for almost 20 years. The house is furnished as it would have looked in the seventeenth century.
Home to more than 1,400 pieces of Vincent van Gogh’s work, including 200-odd paintings, this is the most visited museum in town – ironic, considering the artist was never acclaimed in his own time.
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Van Gogh-museet
6 MuseumpleinHome to more than 1,400 pieces of Vincent van Gogh’s work, including 200-odd paintings, this is the most visited museum in town – ironic, considering the artist was never acclaimed in his own time.
Nxt Museum is the first museum in the Netherlands that focuses entirely on media art. They exhibit works of art that use modern technologies of the present and of the future.
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Nxt Museum
22 AsterwegNxt Museum is the first museum in the Netherlands that focuses entirely on media art. They exhibit works of art that use modern technologies of the present and of the future.
The Moco Museum is an independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art.
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Moco-museet
20 HonthorststraatThe Moco Museum is an independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art.
Science and technology museum in Amsterdam for both kids and adults. Discover five floors of exhibitions, experiments and workshops.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokScience and technology museum in Amsterdam for both kids and adults. Discover five floors of exhibitions, experiments and workshops.
The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam is a museum entirely dedicated to Heineken beer. The world-famous beer brand decided to turn the former brewery into a museum when the location no longer met current requirements. The location of the Heineken museum is in the centre of Amsterdam.
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Heineken-opplevelsen
78 StadhouderskadeThe Heineken Experience in Amsterdam is a museum entirely dedicated to Heineken beer. The world-famous beer brand decided to turn the former brewery into a museum when the location no longer met current requirements. The location of the Heineken museum is in the centre of Amsterdam.
Food
Foodhallen is home to a wide range of high-quality concepts and a household name for foodlovers. They curate the unique food culture of a city and connect people in iconic places. It’s very popular under the locals.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinFoodhallen is home to a wide range of high-quality concepts and a household name for foodlovers. They curate the unique food culture of a city and connect people in iconic places. It’s very popular under the locals.
Very unique foodspot in Amsterdam. Here you can play Japanese arcade games and they have a mixed Japanese/American kitchen.
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TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeVery unique foodspot in Amsterdam. Here you can play Japanese arcade games and they have a mixed Japanese/American kitchen.
Van Wonderen is a famous shop for stroopwafels. They have a lot of different topped stroopwafels and they are loved among the tourists and locals. Must try!
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van Wonderen Stroopwafels
190 KalverstraatVan Wonderen is a famous shop for stroopwafels. They have a lot of different topped stroopwafels and they are loved among the tourists and locals. Must try!
Mannekenpis has been voted number 1 in The Netherlands for having the best fries. They are located at the Damrak. Definitely recommended!
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Manneken Pis
41 DamrakMannekenpis has been voted number 1 in The Netherlands for having the best fries. They are located at the Damrak. Definitely recommended!
Well known spots under the vegans, the Vegan Junk Food Bar. They have a wide variety of vegan options on the menu and also cocktails.
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Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinWell known spots under the vegans, the Vegan Junk Food Bar. They have a wide variety of vegan options on the menu and also cocktails.
One of the better Cantonese cuisine restaurants in Amsterdam with a lot of options to choose from. They serve Cantonese cuisine & Dim Sum.
Full Moon Garden (Dim Sum & Cantonese cuisine)
95 LeidsestraatOne of the better Cantonese cuisine restaurants in Amsterdam with a lot of options to choose from. They serve Cantonese cuisine & Dim Sum.
Fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, flowers and plants: you will find them on the Albert Cuyp. Have a tasty herring at the fish cart or buy a bag of fresh syrup waffles to take home. Have a cup of coffee in an old-fashioned coffee house or in a super modern café. With 260 stalls, the Albert Cuyp is Europe's largest day market. A place you won't want to leave easily.
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Albert Cuyp-markedet
Albert CuypstraatFresh vegetables, fruit, fish, flowers and plants: you will find them on the Albert Cuyp. Have a tasty herring at the fish cart or buy a bag of fresh syrup waffles to take home. Have a cup of coffee in an old-fashioned coffee house or in a super modern café. With 260 stalls, the Albert Cuyp is Europe's largest day market. A place you won't want to leave easily.
Febo's are located in the heart of the Netherlands, and it's known for many things, but one of its most unique features is the snackwall culture that has become an integral part of Dutch cuisine. The snackwall, or "automat" as it's known in some countries, is a wall of small, self-serve vending machines that dispense a variety of tasty snacks and quick bites.
The Febo snackwall offers an array of delicious options for any time of day. Whether you're in the mood for a savory croquette, a crispy frikandel, or a sweet stroopwafel, the Febo snackwall has got you covered. It's the perfect option for a quick, convenient and affordable bite on the go.
FEBO Amsterdam - Oudezijds Voorburgwal
Febo's are located in the heart of the Netherlands, and it's known for many things, but one of its most unique features is the snackwall culture that has become an integral part of Dutch cuisine. The snackwall, or "automat" as it's known in some countries, is a wall of small, self-serve vending machines that dispense a variety of tasty snacks and quick bites.
The Febo snackwall offers an array of delicious options for any time of day. Whether you're in the mood for a savory croquette, a crispy frikandel, or a sweet stroopwafel, the Febo snackwall has got you covered. It's the perfect option for a quick, convenient and affordable bite on the go.
Seasonal
October | Amsterdam Dance Event is the most upfront and influential gathering for global electronic music and its industry. Electronic music gathers here.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
October | Amsterdam Dance Event is the most upfront and influential gathering for global electronic music and its industry. Electronic music gathers here.
2-3 weeks between March and April | During the flowering of the Japanese cherry, the Blossom Park in the Amsterdamse Bos is at its most beautiful. Enjoy the beautiful blossom in the Amsterdamse Bos. Plan your visit to the Blossom Park.
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32 Doorweg2-3 weeks between March and April | During the flowering of the Japanese cherry, the Blossom Park in the Amsterdamse Bos is at its most beautiful. Enjoy the beautiful blossom in the Amsterdamse Bos. Plan your visit to the Blossom Park.
March - May | Tulips are one of Holland’s most famous exports, and come spring time in Amsterdam you can’t move for these pretty petals. You’ll find plenty of flowers around the city, but for the full floral experience nothing beats a trip to Keukenhof Gardens
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Keukenhof
166A StationswegMarch - May | Tulips are one of Holland’s most famous exports, and come spring time in Amsterdam you can’t move for these pretty petals. You’ll find plenty of flowers around the city, but for the full floral experience nothing beats a trip to Keukenhof Gardens
27 April | Nothing can quite prepare the unsuspecting visitor for the utter bedlam that is King’s Day. This citywide annual carnival takes place on 27 April, and sees over a million revellers spill out onto the streets and canals to paint the town orange with boat parties, street parties, house parties, bar parties and every other sort of party imaginable.
KINGSDAY
498 Herengracht27 April | Nothing can quite prepare the unsuspecting visitor for the utter bedlam that is King’s Day. This citywide annual carnival takes place on 27 April, and sees over a million revellers spill out onto the streets and canals to paint the town orange with boat parties, street parties, house parties, bar parties and every other sort of party imaginable.
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Book your museums
It’s best to reserve a spot for the museums. Since COVID, most museums won’t allow walk ins. So try to reserve it in advance!
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Do not walk on the bike lane
Amsterdam is packed with bikers and they sometimes bike really fast. Please do not walk on the bike lanes, unless you want to get hit!
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GVB
It’s recommended to buy the GVB ticket for 1-5 days, depending on how long your visiting. Buying 1-hour tickets can be more expensive over the course of time.
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Try local dishes
Amsterdam has a rich culinary scene and there are many delicious local dishes to try, such as stroopwafels, bitterballen, and herring. Go to a local market or restaurant and try something new.