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38 things to do in Amsterdam
Dutch Countryside & Windmills
Explore the scenic rural surroundings around Amsterdam: its windmill villages, fishing harbours, and local family farms
Amsterdam Nightlife
Feel the vibes of Dutch nightlife in dozens of nightclubs with a single ticket
Van Gogh Museum
Discover hundreds of paintings, drawings, and personal letters of world-famous Dutch artist
Red Light District
Marijuana, prostitutes, erotic shops, and even theatres—the place is able to satisfy any unspoken desires or mere curiosity. And though most think so, the district is not only about sex and stuff
Canal Cruising
The city of Amsterdam looks particularly beautiful when viewed from a boat
Awakenings Festival
Searching for a power-packed European techno event? Here you go!
King’s Day (Koningsdag)
Carnival, dancing, singing and as much fun as you can ever imagine take place on the King's day (Dutch: Koningsdag), known before 2013 as Queensday, throughout the Netherlands
Hollandse Nieuwe Herring
Not every herring can be called Hollandse Nieuwe. Check the reason why this one gets the special name!
Alkmaar Cheese Market
No country is as famous with its cheese as the Netherlands is! Don't miss your chance to try out all the different cheeses available regionally in one place now
Rollende Keukens (Rolling Kitchens)
Enjoy the best meals from trucks in the middle of the city
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Witness seven million flowers blooming around you!
Open Garden Days of Amsterdam
A unique yearly event opens the hidden gardens of Amsterdam
Football Orange Fever
The Dutch are crazy about two things: football and orange colour
Gay Pride Canal Parade
One of the most colourful and fun festivals on the canals of Amsterdam
Sinterklaаs
One of the most beloved traditional characters of the Christmas season in the Netherlands
Amsterdam Dance Event
One of the biggest dancing events in Europe attracts 350,000 visitors from around the world yearly
Amsterdam Light Festival
Everything is illuminated around you. This is a period of Amsterdam beautifully transforming into a city from a fairy tale
Smoked Eel
Once a staple food, gerookte paling now became a delicacy and a must try
National Tulip Day
There can be no excuse to miss the National Day of one of the Dutch symbols—the tulip
Tulp Festival (Amsterdam Tulip Festival)
Discover the most beautiful tulips during an amazingly bright event
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
A running event as a great occasion to visit the capital of Netherlands
Christmas Markets in Amsterdam
Enjoy a festive atmosphere with hot chocolate and ice skating in the city center
Surfana Festival
The best weekend for all surf-minded people spiced up with music, food, and arts
Sinterklaas Arrival Parade in Amsterdam
Meet Dutch Santa Claus and his vigorous helpers
Amsterdam New Year's Eve (Oud en Nieuw)
The party capital of the Netherlands is a perfect place for a New Year bash
Balloon Fiesta Barneveld
A popular summer ballooning event in the Dutch province of Gelderland
Cherry Blossom
Amsterdam is just as good at cherry blossoms as it is at tulip festivals
Lomanstraat Street
Don't hesitate to visit one of the most scenic streets in the world
Amsterdam Wine Festival
Blending tradition and novelty, the festival celebrates timeless flavors of wine
Amsterdam Music Festival
Dance till dawn with the biggest names in electronic music at the Amsterdam Music Festival