Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Beautiful park which offers sunny meadows, characteristic features and great cultural and musical events in summer. A great place for food and drinks is "Het Blauwe Theehuis" in the middle of the park
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Vondelpark
Beautiful park which offers sunny meadows, characteristic features and great cultural and musical events in summer. A great place for food and drinks is "Het Blauwe Theehuis" in the middle of the park
This old station is no longer in use as such, but houses a nice restaurant (Macy's) and offers 1.5 hour rides on historic trams from all over Europe. The ride also takes you past the Amsterdamse Bos
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MACY'S Haarlemmermeerstation
266 AmstelveensewegThis old station is no longer in use as such, but houses a nice restaurant (Macy's) and offers 1.5 hour rides on historic trams from all over Europe. The ride also takes you past the Amsterdamse Bos
Beautiful large forest with beuatiful lakes and meadows. Great for picknicks, canoeing and long walks.
There's also a petting zoo.
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Amsterdam skógurinn
Beautiful large forest with beuatiful lakes and meadows. Great for picknicks, canoeing and long walks.
There's also a petting zoo.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe historic Amsterdam Zoo
The famous Flowermarket where you'll find countless types of tulyps, bulbs and other flowers. Also a great place for typical souvenirs.
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Blómamarkaðurinn
SingelThe famous Flowermarket where you'll find countless types of tulyps, bulbs and other flowers. Also a great place for typical souvenirs.
The worldwide renowned beer brand offers an inside look into the way their beer is brewed.
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Heineken upplifun
78 StadhouderskadeThe worldwide renowned beer brand offers an inside look into the way their beer is brewed.
The house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding for the nazi's during WWII.
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Hús Anne Frank
20 WestermarktThe house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding for the nazi's during WWII.
A great site where you find typical Dutch windmills, sheds and houses from the 18th and 19th century.
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Zaanse Schans
KraaienestA great site where you find typical Dutch windmills, sheds and houses from the 18th and 19th century.
This enclosed former convent dates from the early 14th century. It’s a surreal oasis of peace, with tiny houses and postage-stamp gardens around a well-kept courtyard.
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThis enclosed former convent dates from the early 14th century. It’s a surreal oasis of peace, with tiny houses and postage-stamp gardens around a well-kept courtyard.
One of many, but this company offers boat tours on the amazing canals.
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Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour
226 Oudezijds VoorburgwalOne of many, but this company offers boat tours on the amazing canals.
The royal palace on Dam square.
Eventhough the royals don't use this as a residence anymore, it still functions as a palace for royal events.
You can have a look inside and there's tours available.
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Konunglega höllin í Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThe royal palace on Dam square.
Eventhough the royals don't use this as a residence anymore, it still functions as a palace for royal events.
You can have a look inside and there's tours available.
Arts & Culture
The famous square that houses the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Also you'll find the Grand Concert Hall here for classical concerts.
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinThe famous square that houses the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Also you'll find the Grand Concert Hall here for classical concerts.
The historic Amsterdam gasworks complex today houses several bars, clubs and many seasonal events.
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Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatThe historic Amsterdam gasworks complex today houses several bars, clubs and many seasonal events.
A great location for your kids!
It introduces children to science and technology through fun experiments, demonstrations and workshops.
The rooftop offers a bar and stunning views of the city.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokA great location for your kids!
It introduces children to science and technology through fun experiments, demonstrations and workshops.
The rooftop offers a bar and stunning views of the city.
A museum that offers an overview of the Dutch maritime history.
Outside the museum they've built an exact replica of the famous Dutch VOC-ship "the Amsterdam".
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Sjóminjasafn
1 KattenburgerpleinA museum that offers an overview of the Dutch maritime history.
Outside the museum they've built an exact replica of the famous Dutch VOC-ship "the Amsterdam".
A beautiful museum that houses historical Dutch art and changing exhibitions.
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelA beautiful museum that houses historical Dutch art and changing exhibitions.
A great place for concerts by famous international artists.
Check www.melkweg.nl for the program.
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Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtA great place for concerts by famous international artists.
Check www.melkweg.nl for the program.
Amsterdam's so called "pop temple".
Many international artists love playing here because of the unique atmosphere. Built as a church in 1880, it was squatted in 1968 which led to what it is today.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansAmsterdam's so called "pop temple".
Many international artists love playing here because of the unique atmosphere. Built as a church in 1880, it was squatted in 1968 which led to what it is today.
This old church where kings and queens were (and still are) inaugurated is a sight to see. Also there are various art exhibitions from time to time.
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Nýja kirkjan
De DamThis old church where kings and queens were (and still are) inaugurated is a sight to see. Also there are various art exhibitions from time to time.
This recently developed complex houses a film museum, cinema, restaurant/bar and a great terrace overlooking the city centre.
It's modern architecture is a great addition to the skyline.
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Eye Kvikmyndasafn
1 IJpromenadeThis recently developed complex houses a film museum, cinema, restaurant/bar and a great terrace overlooking the city centre.
It's modern architecture is a great addition to the skyline.
Food Scene
Great affordable restaurant from top chef Ron Blaauw. Right across the street.
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Ron Gastrobar
55 SophialaanGreat affordable restaurant from top chef Ron Blaauw. Right across the street.
Right in the middle of the beautiful Vondelpark is this characterfull laid back café with a big terrace.
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The Blue Tea House
5 VondelparkRight in the middle of the beautiful Vondelpark is this characterfull laid back café with a big terrace.
A relaxed hangout at the edge of the Vondelpark. Great for having a drink and enjoying the sun. It features a playground right nextdoor.
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De Vondeltuin
7 VondelparkA relaxed hangout at the edge of the Vondelpark. Great for having a drink and enjoying the sun. It features a playground right nextdoor.
This laid back restaurant and bar at the historic NDSM-wharf offers great views of the city, good food and great parties.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThis laid back restaurant and bar at the historic NDSM-wharf offers great views of the city, good food and great parties.
A nice restaurant and bar at the historic NDSM-wharf. It's housed in a large greenhouse and has a great atmosphere.
Also a great excuse to take the ferry from central station, an experience at itself.
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Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinA nice restaurant and bar at the historic NDSM-wharf. It's housed in a large greenhouse and has a great atmosphere.
Also a great excuse to take the ferry from central station, an experience at itself.
Restaurant and bar situated on a small peninsula in one of the canals, that offers a stunning view of the centre.
At this cosy bohemian location you can even moor your boat.
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Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtRestaurant and bar situated on a small peninsula in one of the canals, that offers a stunning view of the centre.
At this cosy bohemian location you can even moor your boat.
Café George
84 LeidsegrachtStylish restaurant and bar with great food!
Tiny little restaurant that offers great food and a cozy atmosphere.
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Balthazar's Keuken
108 ElandsgrachtTiny little restaurant that offers great food and a cozy atmosphere.
Situated in a green house, this restaurant offers great food in a beautiful location.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanSituated in a green house, this restaurant offers great food in a beautiful location.
One of the Michelin-rated restaurants in the city. A true culinairy museum, as the decor has hardly changed since the Golden Age.
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d'Vijff Vlieghen
294-302 SpuistraatOne of the Michelin-rated restaurants in the city. A true culinairy museum, as the decor has hardly changed since the Golden Age.
Beautiful restaurant located in an old factory. Simple classic foods and child friendly.
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Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinBeautiful restaurant located in an old factory. Simple classic foods and child friendly.
Beautiful restaurant on the grounds of the Amsterdam Zoo offers great setting and nice food.
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Hotel Plantage
25 Plantage KerklaanBeautiful restaurant on the grounds of the Amsterdam Zoo offers great setting and nice food.
Everything Else
Famous square where you can find many bars and restaurants.
Also there's the Municipal Theatre and a cinema.
It leads directly into one of the main shoppingstreets.
Only 5 minutes away by tram.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinFamous square where you can find many bars and restaurants.
Also there's the Municipal Theatre and a cinema.
It leads directly into one of the main shoppingstreets.
Only 5 minutes away by tram.
The businessdistrict "de Zuidas" is home to many major international companies.
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Zuidas
The businessdistrict "de Zuidas" is home to many major international companies.
Amsterdam's famous outdoor market.
A great place for fresh produce, fish, fabrics, etc.
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Albert Cuyp markaðurinn
Albert CuypstraatAmsterdam's famous outdoor market.
A great place for fresh produce, fish, fabrics, etc.
The famous Red Light District. Renowned for it's many bars, souvenirshops and of course the windows of pleasure.
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De Wallen
The famous Red Light District. Renowned for it's many bars, souvenirshops and of course the windows of pleasure.
This old tram depot has been transformed into a space filled with little foodstands.
Get your appertizers, main course and dessert at different stalls.
It also houses a cinema.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinThis old tram depot has been transformed into a space filled with little foodstands.
Get your appertizers, main course and dessert at different stalls.
It also houses a cinema.
This historic cinema in the middle of the centre shows many art-house films.
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Filmtheater De Uitkijk
452 PrinsengrachtThis historic cinema in the middle of the centre shows many art-house films.
This cinema, built in 1921 is a historic gem in the middle of the centre.
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatThis cinema, built in 1921 is a historic gem in the middle of the centre.
The well known wax museum on Dam square where you can take your picture with many different celebrities.
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Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 DamThe well known wax museum on Dam square where you can take your picture with many different celebrities.
Holland's most happening beachfront.
Find many beachbars that offer food and drinks during the day and hip parties at night.
It takes about an hour and several bus transfers, but it's worth the trip.
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Bloemendaal aan Zee
Holland's most happening beachfront.
Find many beachbars that offer food and drinks during the day and hip parties at night.
It takes about an hour and several bus transfers, but it's worth the trip.
This small street in the middle of centre is where sailors used to gather to eat, drink and party. Nowadays it's mainly oriental and offers a lot of nice eateries and interesting little shops.
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Zeedijk
ZeedijkThis small street in the middle of centre is where sailors used to gather to eat, drink and party. Nowadays it's mainly oriental and offers a lot of nice eateries and interesting little shops.
Shopping
Dam square, the absolute heart of the city is 10 minutes away by tram or bus. Here you will find many shops, restaurants and bars aswell as famous tourist attractions such as "Madame Tussauds", etc.
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Dam Square
Dam square, the absolute heart of the city is 10 minutes away by tram or bus. Here you will find many shops, restaurants and bars aswell as famous tourist attractions such as "Madame Tussauds", etc.
Kalverstraat
KalverstraatA large shoppingstreet where you'll find all major commercial brands.
Nieuwendijk
NieuwendijkLarge shoppingstreet where you'll find many souvenirshops.
Amsterdam's finest shopping street.
Here you'll find top-end international designer brands such as Gucci, Chanel and Vuitton.
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P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatAmsterdam's finest shopping street.
Here you'll find top-end international designer brands such as Gucci, Chanel and Vuitton.
A large top-end department store on Dam square.
Here you'll find all major international brands and more.
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De Bijenkorf
1 DamA large top-end department store on Dam square.
Here you'll find all major international brands and more.
A great shopping district that offers many small boutiques, lovely bars and restaurants.
Also great for vintage shopping.
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De 9 Straatjes
A great shopping district that offers many small boutiques, lovely bars and restaurants.
Also great for vintage shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice and cozy beer-café. Here you'll find a wide selection of local and international beers.
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Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomNice and cozy beer-café. Here you'll find a wide selection of local and international beers.