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Amsterdam
Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam's treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative drinking, dining and design scenes.
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Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam
This wonderful museum traces Van Gogh's life and artistic development via the world's largest collection of his work. More than 200 canvases are on…
Vondelpark
Amsterdam
Attracting over 12 million visitors per year, Amsterdam’s favorite playground is the green expanse of Vondelpark, with its 116 acres (47 hectares) of…
Anne Frank Huis
Western Canal Ring
Visiting the Anne Frank Huis is one of Amsterdam's most profound experiences. Tragically, of the 107,000 Jewish adults and children deported from the…
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ top treasure house, the Rijksmuseum (pronounced ‘rikes’), is among the world's finest art museums. With over 1.5km of galleries, it packs…
Museum het Rembrandthuis
Amsterdam
Housed in Rembrandt's former home on lively Jodenbreestraat, this evocative museum provides an unparalleled insight into one of the Netherlands’ greatest…
Hermitage Amsterdam
Southern Canal Ring
There have long been links between Russia and the Netherlands – Tsar Peter the Great learned shipbuilding here in 1697 – hence this branch of St…
Verzetsmuseum
Amsterdam
The museum of the Dutch Resistance brings the horror of German occupation in WWII vividly alive, using personal stories, letters, artefacts, films and…
Stedelijk Museum
Amsterdam
This fabulous museum houses the collection amassed by postwar curator Willem Sandberg. The ground-floor Stedelijk Base exhibition displays a rotating…
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Articles
Latest stories from Amsterdam
Activities
15 of the best things to do in Amsterdam
Jul 15, 2023 • 8 Min read
From cruising the canals to finding the city's very best nightlife, here are the top things to do in Amsterdam.
Destination Practicalities
Everything you need to know about getting around Amsterdam
Jul 14, 2023 • 7 Min read
Amsterdam's compact center is easy to explore on foot and its public transport takes you even further. Here's how to get around the Dutch capital.
Festivals & Events
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
Jul 13, 2023 • 4 Min read
Amsterdam is great all year round but the crowds...not so much. Here's how to pick the perfect time for your budget and needs.
Family Travel
The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids
Jul 11, 2023 • 4 Min read
With its beautiful urban parks, child-focused museums and stroller-friendly trams, Amsterdam is a surprisingly great option for a family holiday.
Destination Practicalities
18 things to know before visiting Amsterdam
Jul 11, 2023 • 6 Min read
Locals in Amsterdam have lots of rules for tourists who flood into the city. Here's everything you need to know in advance to avoid getting in trouble.
Budget Travel
9 ways to enjoy Amsterdam on a budget
Jul 9, 2023 • 8 Min read
Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.
Tours
Amsterdam's new tourism campaign is ready to ruffle some feathers
Mar 30, 2023 • 7 Min read
To combat “overtourism” and antisocial behavior, especially in the famed Red Light District, Amsterdam is enacting a slew of new regulations in 2023.
Food
The top 15 places to eat in Amsterdam
Feb 8, 2023 • 6 Min read
Amsterdam continues to carve out a niche as one of Europe's most exciting food and drink scenes. Here’s where to eat.
Tours
The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash
Jan 19, 2023 • 6 Min read
One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them.
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