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Amsterdam City Guide
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Things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city where high and low culture is intertwined, and at the high end of that spectrum you'll find the Rijksmuseum. It is home to famous works from Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other Dutch Masters. The Stedelijk Museum hosts modern works from Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, while the Van Gogh Museum is another must-see for modern art fans. One of the most exciting things to do in Amsterdam is to hire a bike and tour around the city's network of 165 canals, or hop on board a colourful houseboat and admire the waterside flower boxes as you drift away. You can learn more about the city's history during WWII by visiting the devastating Anne Frank Huis, to see where she wrote her famous diary.
Things to see in Amsterdam
There are green spaces throughout Amsterdam, and you're never too far from a picturesque park. If the Vondelpark is too crowded, beat the crowds and disappear into the sprawling Amsterdamse Bos, featuring thick wooded areas interspersed with meadows and cycling paths. There's even an organic goat farm on the premises selling freshly churned ice cream. For some alternative things to see in Amsterdam, take a guided tour of the Heineken brewery or wander through the revitalized De Biljmer neighbourhood with its Imagine IC Cultural Centre. You can find many unique shops in Amsterdam, but truly incredible deals can be had on vintage clothing and antiques at flea markets such as Noordermarkt and Waterlooplein. Sift through the velvet ribbons and antique lace to find a treasure.
Touristic attractions
Begijnhof
Within the central area of the city encircled by the Singel canal lies the peaceful medieval Begijnhof (Beguinage) which was originally occupied by the Beguines. Stay in a hotel close to the Begijnhof and imagine life in Amsterdam in medieval times. A leafy courtyard garden is encircled by 14th century dwellings and a church. You can find the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam there: it dates from 1528.
Begijnhof Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to Begijnhof
Getting to Begijnhof by tram
Tram 1, 2 or 5: get off at Spui
Begijnhof Opening hours
Daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Begijnhof Admission Pricing
Free of charge
Amsterdam’s Canals
Amsterdam’s Canals Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to Amsterdam’s Canals
Getting to Amsterdam’s Canals by Tram
Trams 13, 14, 17 : get off at Westermarkt
Getting to Amsterdam’s Canals by Bus
Buses 352, 354 or 358 : get off at Westermakt
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Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to the Anne Frank House
Getting to the Anne Frank House by bus:
Buses 170, 172 or 174 : get off at Westermarkt
Getting to the Anne Frank House by tram:
Trams 13, 14 or 17 : get off at Westermakt
How to get to the Anne Frank House from Schipol Airport
Take Dutch Railways train to Amsterdaam Centraal, it is a 5 minute walk away from the station
The Anne Frank House Opening hours
1 April to 31 October
Daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Throughout July and August the museum is open daily til 10:00 pm.
1 November to 31 March
Daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
The Anne Frank House Admission Pricing
Full price: 9€
Under 18s: 4.50€
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Bloemenmarkt (flower market)
Bloemenmarkt (flower market) Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to Bloemenmarkt
Getting to Bloemenmarkt by tram
Lines 1, 2 and 5: get off at Koningsplein
Bloemenmarkt Opening hours
Daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Bloemenmarkt Admission Pricing
Free of charge
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The Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to the Rijksmuseum
Getting to the Rijksmuseum by tram
From Central Station : trams 2 or 5, get off at Rijksmuseum
From Zuid Station: tram 5, get off at Rijksmuseum
Getting to the Rijksmuseum by bus
Bus 145, 170, 172, 174 or 197, get off at Rijksmuseum
How to get to the Rijksmuseum from Schipol Airport
Bus 197 and get off at Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum Opening hours
Daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Rijksmuseum Admission Pricing
Full price: 17.50€
Under 18s: Free
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The Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Museum Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to the Stedelijk Museum
Getting to the Stedelijk Museum by tram
Tram 5: get off at Van Baerlestraat
Getting to the Stedelijk Museum by bus
Bus 170 or 172: get off at Hobbemastraat or Museumplein
Driving directions to the Stedelijk Museum
Entrance for parking garage Q-Park across from Concertgebouw and underneath
Museumplein or from De Lairessestraat, turn left at Museumplein.
How to get to the Stedelijk Museum from Schiphol Airport
Take bus P30 at the Airport Plaza and get off at the Amsterdam Museum. Walk four minutes down Van Baerlestraat street before turning onto Paulus Potterstraat street.
The Stedelijk Museum Opening hours
Daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
The Stedelijk Museum Admission Pricing
Full price: 15€
Under 18s: Free
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The Rembrandt House
The Rembrandt House Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to the Rembrandt House
Getting to the Rembrandt House by metro
All lines from and to CS Amsterdam, Nieuwmarkt Station. Get off at Hoogstraat.
Getting to the Rembrandt House by tram
Lines 9 and 14: get off at Waterlooplein
Driving directions to the Rembrandt House by tram
The Waterlooplein, Muziektheater/Stadhuis or Valkenburgerstraat car parks are all located near the museum (approximately a three minute walk from the museum).
How to get to the Rembrandt House from Schiphol Airport
Take Dutch Railways train to Amsterdaam Zuid. Then, take line 51 and get off at Waterlooplein.
The Rembrandt House Opening hours
Daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
The Rembrandt House Admission Pricing
Full Price: 12.50€
Children aged 6 to 17: 4€
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Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum Tips | Plan your visit
How to get to the Van Gogh Museum
Getting to the Van Gogh Museum by tram
Tram 2 : get off at Van Baerlestraat
Tram 5 : get off at Van Baerlestraat
Tram 12 : get off at Museumplein
Getting to the Van Gogh Museum by bus
Bus 170 : get off at Rijksmuseum or Museumplein
Bus 172 : get off at Rijksmuseum or Museumplein
Opening hours
From 1 July to 31 August and from 27 September to 31 October, daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and until 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The rest of the year, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays until 10:00 pm.
The Van Gogh Museum Admission Pricing
Full price: 17€
Under 18s: free
Amsterdam Transport
If you're flying into Amsterdam, you'll most likely arrive at Schiphol International. There are also airports in Eindhoven and Rotterdam The Hague which can be accessed by train or bus. Amsterdam's Centraal Station offers links to many European destinations, and there are several motorways serving the city, including the A1, A2, and A4. To use Amsterdam transport like a local, consider renting a bike from major companies like MacBike or City Bikes. Over 60% of all journeys in Amsterdam are made by bike. There are also public trams, busses, and commuter trains to reach the outer limits of the city.
Amsterdam Events
Amsterdam's festive spirit permeates the city, with a number of high profile international events to choose from. The city's International Fashion Week takes place twice yearly, showcasing local high fashion designers. Kingsday in April celebrates the King's Birthday, and is a very jovial festival with multiple street parties, open air concerts, and flea markets. Amsterdam's museums open their doors into the early hours of the morning during Museum Night in November, with special performances and free events. Christmas is also a special time for Amsterdam events, when the streets and canals are decorated with twinkly lights during the Light Festival.
Restaurants in Amsterdam
Locally produced cheese, sausage, beer, and pastry are not to be missed in Amsterdam. There's a prevalence of Asian cuisine as well, particularly Indonesian. Try the Indonesian "rice table" or "rijsttafel," with its mix of spicy, savoury dishes to share with a crowd. Many of these are clustered around the Nieuwmarkt's Zeedijk area. ¶ Another prime area to find restaurants in Amsterdam is the Damstraat, with its budget friendly Middle Eastern and Chinese restaurants. The area between Dam Square and the Centraal Station offers a wide selection of traditional brown cafes, pubs, bakeries and fine dining establishments to choose from.