etraveladmin People who spend a layover or a few days in Amsterdam are extremely popular. As a result, tourist attractions such as Damrak’s dancing houses, Dam Square, and the Royal Palace are usually crowded. Pay a quick visit to these locations before moving on to the following Amsterdam activities.
Explore the 9 Straatjes.
The ‘9 Straatjes’ (nine streets) are nine picturesque, lively streets lined with galleries, sandwich shops, boutique clothing stores, and restaurants.
The beautiful architecture of the 9 Straatjes is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Amsterdam Canal Belt.
Cross the first bridge behind Dam Square to enter the nine streets surrounding the Anne Frank House.
Museums in Amsterdam
The art and history museums in Amsterdam are world-renowned. There are four major museums on Museumplein alone: Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, and Moco Museum. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Maritime Museum as well.
# The Moco Museum
The Moco Museum houses modern and contemporary art by artists such as Banksy and Kaws. They are making art cooler and attracting a younger audience with their digital art exhibition. Make sure to download the Moco app, which includes an audio tour.
# Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
The most visited museum in the Netherlands is the Rijksmuseum. It is a treasure trove of Dutch arts and history, with Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” being the standout. Please keep in mind that Rijksmuseum tickets must be reserved in advance.
Explore Amsterdam’s canals.
Travel through Amsterdam’s canals, under old bridges, and past beautiful houses. This is possibly the best way to see the city! Rent a boat in Amsterdam and enjoy being on the water with your friends. We recommend looking into electric boats because they are quieter and greener.
Join a canal cruise on a shared cruise boat instead. These have guides on board who explain the city and its history.
Botanic Gardens – Hortus Botanicus
One of the world’s oldest botanical gardens can be found right in the heart of Amsterdam! Hortus Botanicus is a city escape that was founded in the 1600s for medicinal herbs and now includes a greenhouse, butterfly house, palm house, and breathtaking outdoor gardens.
The greenhouse, which has a metal canopy walkway, is divided into three zones with varying climatic conditions to simulate the subtropics, desert, and tropics.
The palm house is a stunning structure that houses centuries-old palms. Visit the cafe at the entrance for a drink or snack as well.
Amsterdam Biking
Cycling is popular in the Netherlands. With 17 million inhabitants, there are over 23 million bicycles! Renting a bike in Amsterdam makes exploring the city much easier and more exciting. The Jordaan is the most beautiful neighbourhood to cycle through!
Biking in Amsterdam, on the other hand, comes with a set of rules. Use the bike lanes, be aware of tram tracks, always make room for others, and always lock your bike.
Amsterdam’s Vondelpark
Visit Vondelpark to escape the hectic city life, as the locals do. A large public park in the heart of Amsterdam, close to the Rijksmuseum. It is also Amsterdam’s largest park, and admission to Vondelpark is free! Take in the local scene as people cycle, run, or skate through the park.
