Amsterdam
Alternative lifestyles and tolerance for all
Flights to Amsterdam bring you to a maze of quaint canals lined houseboats, mansions and galleries.
Things to do
On your Amsterdam holiday, hire a bicycle to explore the side-streets and canals in the arty Jordaan neighbourhood. Specialist shops and quirky galleries hide away down small-scale streets, and there’s always a cosy brown café to rest weary legs.
Shopping
Amsterdammers love their markets. At the vibrant Waterlooplein flea market, join them to browse for vintage clothes or jewellery. With over 300 stands, you’re bound to find that perfect souvenir from your Amsterdam trip.
Restaurants
Stepping off their flights to Amsterdam, visitors can find traditional neighbourhood eetcafes, bistro-like eateries, in De Pijp neighbourhood. Fill up on hearty dishes like crunchy bitterballen meatballs and hutspot stew, washed down with refreshing witbier.
Nightlife
Amsterdam’s nightlife is as laid-back or raucous as you want. On your Amsterdam trip, join music lovers at the landmark Paradiso club, a former church with two spaces for live music, from local jazz bands to big-name international acts.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Amsterdam. Book a holiday to experience the orange-clad festivities at April’s Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day) or the classical music-filled Grachtenfestival in August.
Upcoming events
- Huishoudbeurs18 - 26 Feb 2012 (annual)
- 5 days off7 - 11 Mar 2012 (annual)
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Things to do
SpotlightVan Gogh Museum
More than 200 paintings by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, and nearly every sketch, print, etching, and piece of correspondence More about this item
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SpotlightJorrit Heinen
Jorrit Heinen on Muntplein is the flagship store of a small exclusive chain selling traditional Dutch Delftware, Makkumware and other More about this item
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