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Attractions, tours and stuff to visit. From museums, to parks and gardens, we write about what matters. Our recommendation section for a full city experience is here.
Amsterdam Arena
Half an hour by public transport from the center of Amsterdam, in the district of Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Amsterdam Arena is a must for lovers of football. Opened in 1996 and rated four stars by UEFA is one of the most beautiful and important stadium in the recent history of European football. …
Zaanse Schans
In the town of Zaandam, just 12 km north of Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, with a million visitors annually is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the north of Holland. During your visit you will take part of a 18th and 19th century Dutch living and working community. Relocated in that …
IJ-Hallen fleamarket
IJ-Hallen is the biggest and most unique flea market in Europe. A great place for those who love a good bargain. Supply and demand are perfectly balanced, with high chances that everyone will get what they’re looking for. Where: Amsterdam-Noord Address: IJ-Hallen, T.T. Neveritaweg 15, 1033 WB Amsterdam-Noord How to get to …
Utrecht
The city of Utrecht, historic city in the Netherlands, is located just 35 km from Amsterdam, currently the forth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of just over 300,000 and one of the most important economic and industrial centers of the country. If you are staying more than 3 days in Amsterdam, a half …
Amsterdam Canals: Leidsegracht and Reguliersgracht
Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht, in Dutch, Princes canal, Emperors canal and Knights canal respectively, are the three most important and spectacular Amsterdam canals. These wonderful canals built during the expansion of the city in the seventeenth century, known as the Dutch Golden Age, are concentric canals delimited by Singel, which …
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the main squares of the city, named in honor of Rembrandt van Rijn, Dutch painter of the seventeenth century during the Dutch Golden Age. He was one of the greatest baroque painters in history and possibly the most recognized Dutch artist. Early in the second half …
Bloemenmarkt – Flower Market
In the heart of Amsterdam, the Flower Market, known in Dutch as Bloemenmarkt, located on the Singel canal is the only floating flower market in the world. Located between the squares of Koningsplein and Muntplein along the Singel canal, historic canal surrounding the city in the Middle Age and which currently defines Seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam, since 2010 UNESCO …
Ice Skating at Museumplein
In a unique atmosphere, people of all ages are really welcome to practice this entertaining activity. Ice skating lessons are taught to beginners and those who want to improve their knowledge of this sport . Ice Skating is not everything, there’s more … Ice Hockey, Curling, Sledging and activities for …
Amsterdam Canal Cruises
Several companies offer canal cruises, usually lasting from one to two hours, but also longer cruises such as all day, weekend and even longer. Most canal cruises depart from: Prins Hendrikkade across from Central Station, The Damrak (also very close to Central Station), Rokin near Spui Straat, and Stadhouderskade near …
Amsterdam Churches
Amsterdam has lots of nice churches! Amstelkerk, Amstel Church De Duif, The Dove De Krijtberg, On the Singel Canal. Neo gothic. De Papegaai, 1848, The Parrot, The entrance is on Kalverstraat just past dam square on the right. Neogothic. English Reformed Church, in the Begijnhof. Mozes en Aäronkerk, on Waterloo …