Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Your stay in Amsterdam wouldn't be complete without visiting its highlights. How about a canal tour, a visit to one of the countless museums, some relaxation in Amsterdam's green jewel the 'Hortus' or a visit to the Heineken Experience.

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Amsterdam is the perfect place for eating out in a restaurant and (nightime) enjoyment in clubs and bars. Don't forget to check out Amsterdam's festivals and concerts before you plan your trip. There's always something going on!

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Amsterdam can be called a true shopping paradise. Shops can be found almost every where. Taste the atmosphere in Amsterdam's quarters, the historic heart, the various shopping malls and the Amsterdam markets such as the Albert Cuyp Market, the Flea Market on Waterloo Square or the floating Flower Market.

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Amsterdam

On top of the well-known highlights like the Van Gogh Museum or Madame Tussauds, the dutch capital offers many smaller, well-hidden treasures for you to explore.

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Each quarter has its own favorite shops, bars and squares. Explore them on foot or, if you want to cover more ground, by bicycle or tramway.

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Amsterdam is one of Europe’s treasure troves for lovers of modern architecture. We've selected some thirty remarquable buildings for you, which are definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to bring your camera!

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Things to do

The Rijksmuseum, Holland's treasure trove.

Experience Amsterdam like a true resident.

Elegant buildings along Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizergracht.

KNSM Island boasts a range of out-of-the-ordinary shops and award winning architecture.

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Things you must see

  1. Largest diamond in the world

    At Gassan Diamonds you can admire replicas of the largest diamond in the world.

  2. Anne Frank Huis

    The Anne Frank House is where Anne wrote her famous diary.

  3. Around Dam Square

    Dam Square, Amsterdam's beating heart.

At what time do shops, etc. open their doors for visitors?

I Amsterdam card

Free admission to all the city's famous museums and discounts to many restaurants and attractions.

Canal Bus provides the ideal transport along the canals of Amsterdam. You can also discover Amsterdam with a Canal Bike: the ultimate fun way of independent sightseeing in beautiful Amsterdam.

A cultural extravaganza showcasing more art & culture per sqare mile than any other country on earth.