20 great things to do in Amsterdam
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The reopened Rijksmuseum
1. Delve into Amsterdam's colourful past
Delve into the past of the city at the Amsterdam Museum (formerly the Amsterdam Historisch Museum), which maps the last eight centuries of urban evolution using quirky found objects like 700-year-old shoes. Next, hop over to the Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ('Our Lord in the Attic'), a charming hidden church in the Red Light District that has been recently restored to its 17th century glory. Round off your day with a trip to the Joods Historisch Museum in the old Jewish quarter. Housed in four former synagogues, it's crammed with photos, painting and artefacts exploring the history of Judaism in the Netherlands. There is an excellent children's wing, full of interactive exhibits and, predictably, the cafe does a mean bagel.
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2. Step into the postcard city
When you think of Amsterdam, images like clogs, tulips, cheese and windmills spring to mind. But beyond the clichés lie unique sights. Just outside the city, there's the Zaanse Schans museum, detailing the history and symbolism of the clog, and other tradtional crafts. The most famous place to buy tulips is the Bloemenmarkt, along the Singel, and you can find flavourful cheeses at the smart Reypenaer tasting room. Meanwhile, eight windmills remain in Amsterdam, the most famous of which is De Gooyer. It's a great place to sip a beer, as it's right next to the award-winning artisan brewery Brouwerij 't IJ.
3. Lose yourself in a maze of canals
Criss-crossed by bridges, 165 canals encircle the city of Amsterdam and keep the sea at bay. The waterways provide an attractive border to the arty locales of the Museum Quarter, the Jordaan and the Pijp. Within the pockets of land that their eclectic network creates, you can find shops, galleries and authentic cafés. The most picturesque of canals is Prinsengracht, lined by shady trees and funky houseboats. As you wander up to this area, you'll find the tall spire of the Westerkerk and the modest Anne Frank Huis. Smaller canal areas that are worth visiting include the historic Brouwersgracht, one of the city's most desirable residential addresses.
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4. Picnic with the locals
For the perfect picnic, head to the Vondelpark. The largest green space in Amsterdam, the park is named after its best-known poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), whose controversial play Lucifer caused the religious powers of the time to crack down on 'notorious living'. Yet it continues to thrive in the summertime, when people gather to smoke, drink and feast here. The park is also something of a cultural hub, with a number of sculptures including one by Picasso. From June to September, music, dance and kids' activities take place at the Vondelpark Openluchttheater.
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5. Get on your bike
Cycling is a quintessentially Dutch means of getting around Amsterdam. Bicycles have long been part of a thriving democracy in the Netherlands. They played a vital role in the early-20th century campaign to secure women the vote and the absurd 1960s happenings of the Provos art group, when artists used them as a Socialist symbol. So, by getting on your bike, you'll prove yourself a free spirited citizen. There are plenty of places to hire them such as MacBike and Rent-A-Bike, while clear cycle lanes stitch the city together. You can catch all the sights on a bike by booking a guided tour from the Yellow Bike company. Bear in mind some golden rules. Never cycle next to your friend, put your lights on at night and lock your bike up.
6. Eat a raw herring
You simply must try raw herring. We don't want to hear any excuses. The best time to try one is between May and July when the new catch hits the stands, because this doesn't require any extra garnish such as onions and pickles, since the fish's flesh is at its sweetest. There's a quality fish stall or store around most corners. There are stalls all over town, but the best places to buy a herring include the family-run Stubbe's Haring on the Singel Haarlingersluis near Centraal Station. This fish is a bargain snack and makes for an authentic Dutch eating experience.
7. Take a sneaky peek in the Red Light District
Amsterdam's Red Light District has cultivated a notorious reputation on the international stage. But when you visit, you'll discover that the reality is a bit different. It's like a small, cutesy version of Las Vegas, with cheesy sex shops selling blow-ups, massive dildos and other outrageous toys. Situated in a rough triangle formed by the Central Station, it's the oldest part of the city. But its historical significance has been largely obscured by the popularity of window-shopping in the area. Along its streets, the multi-cultural community of prostitutes, junkies, clerics, carpenters and cops freely intermingle, exhibiting a strange kind of social cosiness. As a tourist, of course, you'll be a mere voyeur.
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8. Marvel at the Old Masters
After a delayed comeback, Amsterdam has a world-class art museum to rival that of any major European city in the form of the lavishly restored Rijksmuseum. Original architect Pierre Cuypers, also responsible for the city's Centraal Station, envisaged the place as something of a secular church for the veneration of Rembrandt and pals, and the building's ten-year renovation at the hands of Spanish architect Cruz y Ortiz is also nothing short of masterful, incorporating a light-flooded atrium and a new Asian Pavilion. Over the years, the Rijksmuseum has amassed the country's largest collection of art and artefacts from the 15th century to the present day, but the likes of Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's Kitchen Maid (both displayed in the magnificent Gallery of Honour) remain the big hitters. In this new context, you'll be able to see exactly why.
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9. Get your skates on
If you enjoy skating, you'll love Amsterdam. Traditionally in winter, the frozen canals provide a playground for ice-skating locals. Fearless skaters whoosh along narrow city canals at the marathon-style event of Elfstedentocht – a 200km race around Friesland. But due to warm conditions, the race hasn't been held since 1997. In summer, you'll find locals and tourists alike skating through the park. All year round, at 9pm on a Friday night, a group of skating enthusiasts meet opposite in the the Vondelpark to join a 20km, three-hour tour through the night streets. It's called, imaginatively enough, Friday Night Skate and its final destination is the pub.
10. Mix with Moderns at the Stedelijk Museum
In this city, you can mingle with great modern painters. The amazing bathtub-shaped Stedelijk Museum has an amazing collection of 20th and 21st-century artists. It holds pre-war works by Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall, plus a selection of paintings and drawings by Malevich. Post-1945 artists include De Kooning, Judd, Lichtenstein, Nauman, Stella and Warhol. Another highlight, of course, is the Van Gogh Museum, which holds 200 paintings and 500 drawings produced by the troubled genius, as well as Japanese paints and works by his one-time collaborator Gauguin. It is housed in a Rietveld building, enlarged with a newer wing by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.
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11. Have a good rummage
Visit the flea markets to discover the multi-ethnic spirit of Amsterdam. The most famous is the Albert Cuypmarkt, a large general market that snakes through the heart of Pijp. It offers a great insight into Dutch life, selling everything from smoked eel to Surinamese sherbets. Neighbourhoods have their own markets: the Dappermarkt in Oost and the Lindenmarkt in Jordaan are the most authentic. Also in the Jordaan, the Noordermarkt sells organic farmers' produce on Saturdays and hosts an antiques fair on Mondays – which is less touristy than the big, bustling bazaar of the Waterlooplein flea market.
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12. Hit the streets to see cutting-edge art
You don't need to head indoors for your fix of culture: Amsterdam has an active street art scene. Every corner of town is a place to discover images of all shapes and sizes, from freehand graffiti to stencils, sculptures and stickers. Dubbed the city's 'guerilla poet', Laser 3.14 scribbles one-liners over city walls, whereas the brlliant Kamp Seedorf glue football-inspired cut-outs over the urban jungle. Many urban galleries have picked up on the street art scene, including Go Gallery on the stately Prinsengracht, which sells work by The London Police a stone's throw from a giant wall-side example of their monochrome bubble-headed cartoons.
13. Spice things up with an Indonesian
For a touch of spice, order an Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table). Along with the fondue, it's the food of choice for celebratory meals. Its origins lie in the post-war years, when rich Indonesian dishes spiced up the Dutch palette, after the colony was granted independence and the Netherlands welcomed in Indonesian immigrants. Now many venues serve it up. Take your pick from the cheap Surinamese-Indonesian-Chinese snack bars or visit the purveyors of the rijsttafel (rice table), an extravaganza of veggie, fish, and meat, served in small but mouth-watering portions. One of the spiciest place to eat this is a cosy, classy restaurant called Kantjil & de Tijger.
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14. Discover the city's secret garden
At the Begijnhof, a secluded garden and courtyard offers a hidden sanctuary where traffic sounds dim and the bustle of the city fades into the distance. Established as a 14th-century convent, it formerly housed the religious and liberated sisterhood of the Beguines. In the centre of the courtyard stands the Engelse Kerk, the principal place of worship for the local English community. It's worth stepping inside to take a good look at the pulpit panels, designed by Mondrian. Although it's popular with tourists, noise levels never rise above a whisper.
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15. Visit the home of the diarist Anne Frank
Contemplate the tragic history of the Jewish community with a visit to the home of the diarist Anne Frank. Prinsengracht 263 was the canal-side house where the young Jewish girl Anne Frank and her family hid for two years during the Second World War, having fled from persecution in Germany in 1933. A bookcase marks the entrance to the unfurnished rooms of the annexe in which they lived, sustained by the efforts of friends. In the new wing, there's a good exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the War, and displays charting racism, neo-Fascism and anti-Semitism. To avoid long queues, arrive early in the morning, or after 7pm during the summer, or book a queue-jump ticket on the website.
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16. Drink as the Dutch do
To mingle with the locals, have a drink in a café (or bar). Central to the Dutch way of life, it serves as a home-from-home during the day and a hub of nightlife after darkness falls. Most cafés open in the morning and don't shut until 1am or 3am during weekends. The range of choice means that you'll never be thirsty for long. Twee Zwaantjes and Wynand Fockink are old-school favourites. Prik is a much-loved and bustling gay bar. Away from the neon, several bruin cafés (stained brown after years of smoking) occupy the Jordaan district. Although much of that area has been gentrified, the old-school Café Thijssen (Brouwersgracht 107, 623 8994) remains popular as ever.
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17. Jam up the volume
If you enjoy watching great rock bands stripped down, then Melkweg and Paradiso are Amsterdam's cosiest music venues to visit if you're short on time and money. The cornerstone of the pop and rock music scene is Paradiso, a former church that often hosts several events in one day, due to the high demand. It's a great space at which to watch diverse new talent in intimate surroundings. Similarly, the Melkweg, a former dairy, is home to music of all styles, with decent-sized concert halls that offer a bustling programme. It also houses a theatre, cinema, art gallery and café, and puts on club nights at the weekend.
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18. Move with the music
In the blustery eastern Docklands, you'll find the grand new music theatre Muziekgebouw aan't IJ. Designed by Danish architects 3xNielsen, the state-of-the-art music complex is among the most innovative in Europe. It plays host to the legendary home of jazz, Bimhuis, and a whole slew of the nation's foremost contemporary music ensembles, among them the Asko|Schönberg ensemble and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. You can choose from a diverse programme of classical and world music, and experience cutting-edge multi-media concerts as well as performances of traditional pieces.
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19. Discover the art of worship
Despite the Bohemian front, religion continues to play a vital role in Dutch life. The city's oldest church is the Oude Kerk, which had 38 altars during its heyday of the mid-1500s. Although its original furnishings were destroyed in the Reformation, it has retained a 15th-century painted wooden roof, along with stained glass windows from the 16th centuries and a mixed Gothic and Renaissance façade above the northern portal. Rembrandt's wife Saskia is buried here. In contrast, the Chinese Fo Guang Shan He Hua Buddhist Temple at Zeedijk (420 2357, www.ibps.nl; open noon-5pm Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun) is a place of cultural enlightenment, with a library and vegetarian restaurant.
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20. Get a snapshot of the art scene
Art comes alive in the picturesque Jordaan district, once home to the city's working class but now the preserve of black-clad gallerists and their hipster charges. Here you'll find about 40 specialist galleries occupying former homes or shops. Edouard Planting Art Photographs displays work chosen by the head curator of Festival Naarden, the oldest photography festival in the Netherlands. At Gallery Fons Welters (Bloemstraat 140, 423 3046), a hands-on art 'Playstation' is bursting with youthful energy. Other Jordaanese galleries displaying contemporary art include the suitably illuminating Torch and Galerie Diana Stigter, whose owner is considered to be the grande dame of the local scene.
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More emphasis on works of the Great Masters in a time when Dutch shipping made the middle class rich and it showed at same time stressing humility of calvinist religion.
Lunch fare: the bruje and croquettes, cheap, novel and deliscious. Rijstoffel a must.
Indingenous festivals need more advertising. Can't wait to come back.
Need Amsterdam Guide!liberal easy fun people ,Im a music person!:)kvark1@Yahoo.no.....staying until sat 15 kun:)
hi, peter, 40 from Ireland here, heading to Amsterdam on business for a few days from 10 june. Any lady or couple looking for some company checking out the place, let me know at happypaddy2 at live.ie
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Will Will Be There on the 2nd of July 2013 ,.
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i am going to visit dam on 2nd of july 2013
i need a nice girl for three nights
Hello. Four finnish guys going to the Dam for 4 days from the 23rd to 26th of May. Any wild girls wanna hangout and party with us. miko_copacabana(at)yahoo.com
Couple (M & F) coming to Amsterdam for some nice erotic fun. Any other like minded couples want to meet up for a drink or two and maybe more? We are going to be there from 29th May - 2nd June 2103. Hope to hear from you all soon......astra769@hotmail.com
Great party Saturday the 20th of April 2013 in the underground club in the centre of A'dam: Overtoom 301. ZickZack invites Romare (UK). Listen to the promomix to warm things up: http://soundcloud.com/zickzacksoundsystem/promotape-zickzack-x-romare.
✖ Tickets €4,00 before 00:00 & €8,00 after 00:00
✖ Saturday April 20th 2013 - 23:00 — 3:00
✖ OT301 - Overtoom 301, Amsterdam: http://goo.gl/maps/MjJjp
Will be in amsterdam on the 5th March 2013. I am a male 49yrs 173cm 70kg , any nice female companion will be appreciated and will be fun :)
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Will be in amsterdam on the 5th March 2013. I am a male 49yrs 173cm 70kg , any nice female companion will be appreciated and will be fun :)
Leb1962ATliveDOTcom
Will be in amsterdam on the 5th March 2013. I am a male 49yrs 173cm 70kg , any nice female companion will be appreciated and will be fun :)
Leb1962ATliveDOTcom
Any suggestions for digs that I can smoke in but not essential but good price'food 'location is the best west any good ?
Any suggestions for digs that I can smoke in but not essential but good price'food 'location is the best west any good ?
Great overview! It's also worth to share this on the new G+ community site about Amsterdam
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I am from Brazil, have been there once and I am coming back again next March. Nice people, great city, plenty of things to do (even been just seated watching around). This time I am taking a couple of friends of mine with me. And every time I have the chance, I will come back.
Great post and thanks for the tips!
I am surprising my GF tomorrow with a 3 night stay in Amsterdam as she has always wanted to go...we arent very arty and we dont like rock music, is there any places I need to go and see? any bars I need to have a few drinks in or any restaurants I must eat in? any help would be great!! thanks in advance!
goin to dam end march early april into culture, arts, rock music , fesivals and vintage.. ideas
Of course I'm biased but you should defiantly do a bike tour :-)
Our bike stable is stacked with a diverse range of Dutch bikes. These trusty stallions will have you blend in with the original inhabitants of the city instantly. Book a tour with us and start waving your hair in the wind as you take in Amsterdam abundantly and experience our city like a local. And we will also learn you the traffic rules so that ''Amsterdammers'' will see you as a local and do not post things like; don't rent a bike ;-)
Bike Tour Amsterdam is completely owned and run by students. In either Dutch, English or Spanish, our City Experts will take you along a journey of the city they’re super passionate about. They know the inside scoop and are willing to share whilst adding an unforgettable experience to your stay in Amsterdam.
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See you soon!
Patricia
im going to amsterdam on the 25th of december till the 2nd of january. would like to meet new people like you guyz :))
i have never been in amsterdam and i realy want to go for my nexts birthday i heard it was the best place in the world so cant wait to go!!! see u soon amsterdam and weed !!!!
Check out Kashmir lounge if you're there for weed, amazing place to relax with a sweet Indian decor, they sell hank and booze, it's pretty much perfect really
I would suggest also to pay a visit to the nearby island of Marken. You just need to take a bus from behind Central Station (bus 111 - http://wiki.ovinnederland.nl/wiki/Lijn_111_Amsterdam_Centraal_Station_-_Marken_Minneweg). have a bite there, admire the vuurtore, the lighthouse...
priceless if it's stormy weather :)
Cheers,
Phil
hello going to the dam for 3 days from the 13th of october email me to hangout and party, minny-pimp@hotmail.com
Hey guys I'm planning a stag do trip to Amsterdam in November. Any hints and tips as to where to go for a good time out with the lads would be appreciated.
Hey guys I am planning on a trip in December for a week was just wondering how much Euros would be good for a comfortable trip? =) I honestly would just like to do some sight seeing in museum, visiting parks and food.
I am off to the Dam next week, it will be my 10 Th time there, Amsterdam is a fantastic place to go. If you like heavy metal, there is a pub called the cave, it has great music and bands play there regularly. I would have to say that it beats the Solid Rock(Glasgow) hands down, you have to try a flugel shot, its 80% alcohol, but believe me, ones enough lol. There is a boat on the canal that is a cat sanctuary, a wee old Chinese man runs it and takes all the stray cats in. Amsterdam is also one of the most romantic places in the world, I would move there in a giffy if I could x
I'm travelling in July with a stop (9 hours) in Amsterdam. Is there any 3-4 tours I can take from the airport?
Johnny from May 24 2012: we are planning a trip to Amsterdam and would love to see your quick list of non-touristy things to see / do! Thank you in advance!
I am from Amsterdam and dutch.. and when i am reading this can please stop writing like a damn tourist guide. And tell the real glory of the city, instead of this nonsense. It really hurts when you see this when you are a real 'mokumnees'
Amsterdam is easily my favorite place on the planet to go and relax. I live in Scotland so am only an hours flight away and am lucky enough to be able to go a couple times per year.
The locals are great - polite, friendly and willing to help with directions ... Note: If you get directions whilst baked, just keep circle'in man, you'll get there ;)
There's a plethora of things to do and see, no BS when anyone says "It has something for everyone" ... that statement is just sooo true here.
Just a few things ...
The RLD is fascinating and quite the attraction at night - can look spectacular from the canal bridges when all lit up and some of the window girls are just stunningly attractive.
Rembrandt Square is full of shops, cafe's and bars ideal for an afternoon - generally it's bustling but it erupts at night, with bar's, cafe's and a few nightclubs. So if its Food, Dancing, serious clubbing (Escape is worth a look) or a drink with the locals - you'll find it here.
Coffee Shops are plentiful here. And sampling the local, horticultural produce has ALWAYS been a big lure for me :) ... I do particularly enjoy Barney's.
Vondlepark is a really nice place to go and relax. Its a beautiful park and always has something going on - especially on a Sunday. So go sit, bring a Picnic or a few beers, take in some nature and enjoy :)
Amsterdam is such an easy paced city - never a rush, and if you listen closely, you'll feel it's rhythm and soon come down to "Amsterdam's Pace" ... regardless of your interests :)
I'm back over at the end of June for another sabbatical - the Euro's will be in full swing and I WILL be cheering on Holland - Sunday 1st July is the Final, so Amsterdam will be insane if Holland make it there :D
To anyone who IS going this year - have a blast :)
To anyone who is thinking of going ... what are you waiting for?? Get over there and enjoy one of Europe's greatest cities :D
Im goin dam in July and can't wait to visit the most liberal country on earth so far I have planned
Coffee shops ( yeeeeaaaahhh)
Thai massage at love club 21 (has to be done google it)
Trip to Heineken factory
Where going to a shooting range
Canal boat tour
Doobey in the park
And just generally have a mooch about and see the sights n stuff
Im sure it's gunna be the bizznezz and wether u a yank aussie dutch or brit whateva man if u rollin the next one then u sound in my books man. If any one else got sum ideas lemme no
oh yeah I won't be one of them tourist hu gets mashed and spews up everywhere I'm not a massive drinker anyway and finally
BIG UP THE DAM
Amsterdam is a real beauty!At least for me.
Although i like to toke frome time to time,it is shame that this magnificant urban village is,at first,assosiated with pot and RLD windows by many.In fact there is soooo much more to the city than pot and RLD.
And if possible go there in warmer months as it is great to hop on the bike and roam around A'dam.
Also Vondelpark and lots of other city's parks are great places to be during warmer months.
If you are a backpacker looking for dirt chip place to sleep google camping Zeeburg.Bring a tent or pay a bit more for the huts they have!
One of the things which makes Adam special is it's size.Unlike hughe places like Paris or London,Adam is small and compact.You can get anywhere with a bike using great infrastructure made for biking.While doing that just enjoy cool arhitecture as Adam is kind of a living museum.
Going from oldest part of city center,todays red light,you can find houses dating from Dutch golden age onwards.
Grotjes!
I agree Lauren, I would like to add three things to your list.
1) Shop in the shops and markets for a simple picnic lunch with fresh bread and produce!
2) (not that it's entirely possible) Experience moving into a zolder with a rope and a pulley! Dutch stairs make this technique necessary, and it's unique to say the least!
3) Talk to people in the parks.
4) Don't walk in the bike lane!!
5) Try the Belgian fries
6) You MUST try a fresh stroop wafel!
7) Definitely walk along the canals as much as possible (at night, too)
8) Try a Kroket at FEBO
9) Explore Amsterdam on a classic sidecar motorbike - www.amsterdamsideways.com
10) Visit Keukenhof
I recently returned from a week-long mission trip to Amsterdam, and though I didn't do much on this list, it was a truly Dutch experience! My list for anyone wanting a fantastic and authentic time in Amsterdam:
1) Shop in the shops and markets for a simple picnic lunch with fresh bread and produce!
2) (not that it's entirely possible) Experience moving into a zolder with a rope and a pulley! Dutch stairs make this technique necessary, and it's unique to say the least!
3) Talk to people in the parks.
4) Don't walk in the bike lane!!
5) Try the Belgian fries
6) You MUST try a fresh stroop wafel!
7) Definitely walk along the canals as much as possible (at night, too)
I'm not Dutch, and I was only there a week, but for me, the "anti-tourist" experience was all I could have hoped for!
Stop being idiots, Megha just asked a simple question! There are plenty of good and bad things about every country and this is not the place to discuss if Europe or America is better.
Thanks for the brilliant article, I can't wait to go there this Easter holiday!
Thanks for the compliment Heather! I agree there should be less sniping at nationalities. I was just fed up with the American bashing and had to speak up. Every country has its good and bad eggs. I actually leave for Amsterdam in two days. I'm so excited I can barely focus on my midterms. I might report back here if I find anything particularly awesome.
I was in Amsterdam in April/May 2011. I simply loved the place. We visited the museums, canals, keukenhof and spent plenty of time on site seeing. I have never felt so comfortable and safe in another country. The hotels were excellent and the cleanliness of the city was overwhelming. I really appreciated the tranquility and pace of life. I would recommend a visit especially when the tulips are in bloom!! they are absolutely magnificent.
saw this about Amsterdam and thought that as I had been there I would add some info as asked. Having read other comments I was stunned by the sheer rubbish written. mindless gable. We had four/five days in Amsterdam. visited the Van Gough museum, loved it,the pictures were just brilliant. we did the canal boat trip. well worth doing, you can hop on and off to see such things as the Anne Frank museum and loads of things worth seeing. We saw the red light area just to say we had seen it, its not as i thort not crude or anything you have got to see it when you are there. The skating area is nice too. The cafes wid the smell of smoke is an experience even if you dont try it.!!! The dutch people are friendly helpful polite and very helpful. overall we had a great time there and would re visit Amsterdam again if we could. Its a lively colouurful multi cultural city full of life and enjoyment.
Don5t hesitate and thinlk about going . you should go its a fantastic city!!!!!!
OMG - do you think you lot could limit your comments to ones relevant to Amsterdam please? Whilst Im sure your opinions on Americans, Europeans or anyone else are highly accurate (!) this page is about 20 great things to do in Amsterdam... you might note that none of those things involves moaning, bitching or generalising about national groups! Having said that - Patricks comments were witty ;-)
Now get on with the business of sharing info ab experiences of the Dam people!
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