On hot days it’s best to cool off with real Dutch ice cream. Several Amsterdam ice cream shops make delicious ice…
Things to do in Amsterdam
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Every summer the Amsterdam Vondelpark Festival hosts a program of music, theatre, dance and cabaret set in the beautiful open-air…
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In Amsterdam in summer, there is no delight greater than having a drink, lunch or dinner while with a view…
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Looking for some nice things to do in May in Amsterdam? In May the weather is getting warmer. The sun…
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When temperatures rise in Amsterdam, the Vondelpark is the place to be. Located in the center of the city, the…
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A fun thing to do in Amsterdam is visiting one of Amsterdam’s many art film houses. Cult cinemas offer plenty…
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How to spend a romantic weekend in Amsterdam? Amsterdam is full of romantic places. Wander around Amsterdam the canals, take…
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Art & architectureMuseums
10 Facts you never heard about Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and the Van Gogh Museum
by TanjaThe Van Gogh Museum is located in Amsterdam at the Museum Square (Museumplein). The Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum has on…
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The house of the rich Amsterdam merchant family Willet-Holthuysen was built in 1687, but the canal mansion on Herengracht is…
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The neighbourhood just east of the center of Amsterdam, near Waterlooplein is called Plantage or the Amsterdam Jewish Quarter (Jodenbuurt).…
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Strolling around on a local street market in Amsterdam will get you that authentic feeling you need whilst visiting a…
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Salsa dance parties are very popular in Amsterdam. There is a large Latin-American community in Amsterdam who enjoys salsa dancing.…
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June is a great month to visit Amsterdam. It is spring so flowers are blossoming and there are many birds.…
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Side tripsSightseeing
Here’s what you should do on a day trip to Holland’s most famous fisherman’s village Volendam
by TanjaExperience Holland at its best on a Day Trip to Volendam. All the famous Dutch traditions are still much alive…
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Amsterdam is the city of canals (gracht in Dutch) and the city of bridges (brug in Dutch). From old bridges to…