Things to Do In Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam remains to be the most easily accessible city in Europe. From Golden Age canals to striking 17-th century architecture, there is so much to awe at in this beautiful city in Netherlands. Here is a guide that will help you choose on the things to do in Amsterdam, Netherlands, next time you go there.

The Ultimate List of Things to Do In Amsterdam

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House is the writer’s house that is now housed as a museum. It is dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank, who hid from Nazi persecution in hidden rooms of the 17^th-century canal house. The building is located on the Prinsengracht canal, in central Amsterdam. The museum opened on 3 May 1960 and preserves hiding place and other exhibits depicting Anne Frank’s life.

Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum is an art museum that is dedicated to the works of the famed Dutch Artist, Vincent Van Gogh. Opened on 2 June 1973, it is located in the Museum Square in Amsterdam South, close to the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. Moreover, the museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh’s drawings and paintings.

Canal Cruise

Cruising the canals is among the must-do things to do in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam’s Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you must experience. The cruise is a lovely sight to see at night when ripples and city lights reflect in the water. Sightseeing cruises offer guided tours that will provide you details of the city and its canals.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum is the primary museum in Netherlands. It tells the country’s story from the Middle Ages up until the 20^th century. The museum contains artworks by famed artists Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and more. Furthermore, the museum is open to the public daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Vondelpark

Vondelpark is one of the most popular parks in Amsterdam, Netherlands. There is a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy at this park like hiking and biking. You can watch the herons and ducks waddling in the water while you walk past the pond. Moreover, there are also several cafés where you can walk in and enjoy some food and drinks.

 The Jordaan

The Jordaan is a working class neighborhood in western Amsterdam. Built in the 17^th century, it features picturesque canal houses, shops, restaurants, and Dutch music. A popular shopping area in this neighborhood is the “nine little streets”, which you can explore for amazing deals, when you are here.

Heineken Experience

Visitors can go on a tour to the Heineken’s oldest brewery, right here in Amsterdam. The Heineken Experience consists of a tour which is mostly self-guided. In this tour visitors can learn about the history and process of brewing and customize their own Heineken glass or bottle at the souvenir shop.

A’dam Lookout

A’dam Lookout is a 360 degree iconic viewpoint in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and London Eye in England. On the roof of A’dam Lookout is Europe’s highest swing where you can swing over the edge at a height of about 100 m. Also, you can access an interactive state-of-the-art Amsterdam exhibition and even get a digital photo memorabilia of your visit to A’dam Lookout.

Body Worlds

Body Worlds: The Happiness Project tells the story of our body and how it impacts our happiness and health. There are over 200 anatomical specimens of the actual human body that shows the complexity, vulnerability, and resilience of the human body.

Centraal Station

Amsterdam Centraal Station is the largest railway station in the Netherlands. Also, this station is the most visited national heritage site in the country. It serves up to 250,000 passengers daily as it is Amsterdam’s central transportation hub. It offers both national and international train services.

Albert Cuyp Market

Albert Cuyp Market is the largest street market in Amsterdam and is located just south of the city center. The market started off as an ad hoc collection of street traders and pushcarts. Today, it sells everything from vegetables and fruits to clothes, cameras and digital devices, and many more. The street is named after Albert Cuyp who is a painter from the 17^th century.

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

Madame Tussauds wax museum is situated in the center of the city on Dam Square, Amsterdam. It is the first foreign branch of the Madame Tussauds network of wax museums around the world. The museum has a collection of was figures celebrities and popular figures from different categories like the Golden Age of Dutch History, sports, films, and music.

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and the fifth oldest zoo that is still operating in the world. It is a zoo and a botanical garden located in the center of Amsterdam. Also, it contains an aquarium, an arboretum, a planetarium, Micropia, and the Groote Museum (which is “big museum” in Dutch). This zoo has 27 historically significant buildings, ponds, and bridges, most of which are used as animal enclosures.

Royal Palace Amsterdam

The Dutch Royal House uses the Royal Palace Amsterdam, which is open for visitors most days of the year. The building functioned as the House of Orange for two centuries, Amsterdam’s Town Hall for 150 years, and the French Royal and Imperial Palace for 5 five years. Visitors can view a collection of items from the Dutch Golden Age including chandeliers, clocks, artworks, and a great collection of Empire furniture.

The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam has one of the world’s largest and most renowned maritime collections. This collections includes ship models, paintings, ship navigation tools, and sea charts. Furthermore, the museum takes you back through 500 years of Dutch maritime history covering up until present day.

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Museum Het Rembrandthuis, or Rembrandt House Museum, is the house and workplace of the Dutch Artist Rembrandt Van Rijn. The artist lived in this house between 1639 and 1658. The museum’s collection includes antique furniture, art, and various objects and artifacts that belong to the 17^th century.

Amsterdam Cheese Museum

Amsterdam Cheese Museum celebrates the specialty of Dutch cheese. It takes you through the history of Dutch cheese making and its process. Moreover, you can taste free samples of some of Netherland’s finest cheese collections. Also, you can click a photograph dressed up as a Dutch cheesemaker along with posing with the world’s most expensive cheese slicer, which is encrusted with diamonds.

Wrap-Up

Amsterdam is a city that is suitable to visit at any time of the year. With its favorable climate and plethora of things to do, there is no better place in Europe to visit than the city of canals.