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Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ capital, known for its open skyline, rich history, museums, art galleries, and characteristic brick buildings. Perfect to see in a weekend Getaway.
From schiphol airport take the train 5€. Look out for the I am Amsterdam sign, it cames changing locations.
Tip: Book museums in advance!
Best Museums:
Rijksmuseum ( library-take picture) 20€ 3h
Anne Frank 14€ 1h
Moco museum 15,50€
Van Gogh 21€
Heineken experience 22€
To do:
Vondelpark (largest park in Amsterdam)
Dam square with the Royal Palace
Red light district
Bloemenmarkt Amsterdam’s Floating Flower
The W Hotel Rooftop
Europes highest swing A'Dam Lookout (I am Amsterdam sign might be here) (18€ ticket)
Ice bar
SkyLounge bar at the DoubleTree Hilton (top rated)
The beer mill “brouwerij”
Jordaan neighborhood
Take a canal cruise? (Sloepdelen)
Christmas markets
Instagrammable Cafes and Restaurants:
Ice cream - ijscuypje
Check point Charlie
Mama Kelly ( pink restaurant)
Van Wonderen Stroopwafels
Mannekenpin (best fries)
The avocado show
Bar botanique
Corner bakery (milkshakes donuts)
Ree7 (milkshakes donuts)
Pluk
Rainbowbowls
Bob sweet (n1 TripAdvisor)
Instagrammable spots: ( tip: go early so there are less peoplel)
Wake Me When I’m Famous Mural
I am Amsterdam sign
Damrak canal (wear red to match the houses)
Find a flower bike
De Beurs Passage
Het Brillenpalais
Zevenlandenhuizen (These houses were designed to represent seven different countries. The ever-so-popular one for Instagram is the red and white striped Spain house. Editing Tip: It’s not as pink as it is in photos. You have to slide the Red hue a bit towards pink to get this pink striped look)
Ndsm grafitti
Itinerary With Photos
Day 1
Start at the museum quarter, pick a museum, I decided to go to Moco first, you can see it in an hour or so and then head to the Reijks.
Moco Museum - Modern Contemporary Museum opened in 2016 and has a new twin in Barcelona opened in 2021. Features Banksy among others. (€15.50).
Rijksmuseum - dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam. Features masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.
Vermeer- The Milkmaid
Corner bakery - Donut milkshakes
Vondelpark
Albert cuypmarkt (largest street market-11🚶♀️from Reijks) try the small pancakes!
Wake Me When I’m Famous Mural (M52 metro exit to Alberta cuyp)
Red light district
W Lounge Rooftop and Mr Porter, it is split into two rooms, the W lounge is more calm and has an amazing pool outside while Mr Porter had an incredible DJ and a funner vibe. We looked round the W lounge but then settled for Mr Porter.
Day 2
Bloemenmarkt Amsterdam’s Floating Flower Market
Zevenlandenhuizen - A set of seven houses, each built in a style that represents a European country. The one below represents Spain.
Foodhallen for lunch - Founded in 2014, Foodhallen is home to a wide range of high-quality concepts and a household name for foodlovers.
Jordaan - 9 streets
De Beurs Passage - beautiful arched passage way between Damrak and Nieuwendijk
Dam square/ Royal palace “koninklijk” + the oldest church Ould Church - where we found the bellow on the ground:
Haartlemmstraat - is Amsterdam's hip alternative shopping district
Since we went in November 2021 there was a lockdown at 8pm so we ended up not having time for the following:
Adam lookout & swing
NDSM (Grafitti) 32🚶♀️/9🚴♀️
Doubletree Hilton Skylounge
Brouwerij
Xtra cold ice bar 22€ w 3 drinks
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