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5 Things to do in April

Here’s a list of 5 Amsterdam Things To Do in April.

1. Day trip to visit tulip gardens of Keukenhof in Lisse [...]


East architecture walk

Oosterdok

Just East of Amsterdam Central Station, following the Oosterdokskade, there has been a lot of development. Interesting architecture include the Amsterdam Doubletree hotel, the new public library and the Amsterdam music conservatory and Science Museum Nemo. The walk takes only 45 minutes. Amsterdam Central Station Standing with your back toward Central Station, go left, towards [...]


City beaches

Rustique beach pavillion Blijburg at IJburg, Amsterdam city

If the beaches at the North Sea are too far for you, check out these city beaches in Amsterdam. Urban beaches are perfect for a quick get away from the crowded city life to enjoy the Amsterdam sun at its best: in your bikini (or even topless!). Dip your feet in cool waters while sipping [...]


Dutch ice cream

Ice cream in Amsterdam

On hot days it’s best to cool off with a real Dutch ice cream. Several Amsterdam ice cream shops have started making delicious ice creams. As a big producer of dairy products, it’s not strange that the Dutch make interesting ice creams. Most Amsterdam ice cream shops are only open during the summer months.    [...]


Queensday 2011

Amsterdam Queensday

Amsterdam received over 800.000 visitors in 2011, to celebrate Queen’s Day 2011. They came from all over Holland and even abroad to party in orange. The weather was excellent, the crowd friendly. Some statistics: 200 people were arrested for causing disturbances 250.000 people arrived by train to the capital. 300.00 people visited the Museum Square, [...]


Tulip gardens in bloom

Tulips in bloom in Vondelpark

April and May are the perfect months to visit the bulb fields in bloom. The coloured fields and gardens full of tulips are located near the Dutch city of Lisse, between Leiden and Amsterdam. In 2013, the Tulip gardens of Keukenhof are open for visitors from March 21 until May 20.   Visiting the tulip [...]


Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

Queens Day in Amsterdam

When is Queens Day? Queen’s Day is celebrated every year on 30 April. It’s a national holiday, celebrating the birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands. The night before 30 april, is a night of celebration as well, with many stages and people on the streets. This so called Queens Night is most famous in [...]


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