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As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is famous for its museums and canals. From a fishing village to an international metropolis, it not only preserves traditional houses, but also has many modern buildings and developed transportation systems. Today, I'm going to introduce you to 10 must-see places to visit in Amsterdam, the suburbs, and restaurants to explore this beautiful city together.
📍 This is Holland
💡 Location: Overhoeksplein 51, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
💡 Tickets: Adult €16 | Child (under 12) €10 - OnlineClick here
💡 Official website:https://www.thisisholland.com/nl/home/
This is Holland is a 5D flight experience that allows you to leap through the big and small towns of the Netherlands and enjoy the city and country scenery. On the way, you can even feel the sound of wind, rain, and the scent of flowers, etc., just as if you were in the middle! Before flying, the guide will introduce the history of the Netherlands and the changes of the four seasons, so you can experience it one by one during the flight.
📍 A'Dam Lookout
💡 Location: Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
💡 Tickets: Adult €14.5 | Child (under 12) €8.5
💡 Official website:https://www.adamlookout.com
A'Dam Lookout is a 20-story observation deck that offers a 360-degree view of Amsterdam. You can enjoy the light show from the ground floor to the elevator on the top floor, and there are also restaurants and bars in the observation deck, so visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery. And the most special thing about this is that it can be shaded from the outside on a 20-story building! A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.
📍 Van Gogh Museum
💡 Location: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sun - Thu)/9:00 PM (Friday - Sat)
💡 Tickets: €19 for adults (under 18 free) - Online purchaseClick here
💡 Official website:https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Van Gogh is a world-famous artist, and “Starry Night” can be said to be one of his well-known works. Since he was born in the Netherlands, you must come here to learn the story of his life when visiting Amsterdam. With a collection of up to 200 paintings by Van Gogh, the Van Gogh Museum shows Van Gogh's life through the ages and preserves his letters during his lifetime. In addition, the shop inside the museum also sells many exquisite Van Gogh souvenirs, perfect as a souvenir!
📍 Canal Cruise Dutch Canal Cruise
💡 Location: 4 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal station (map requestClick here)
💡 Tickets: Varies depending on the shipping company
A cruise on the Dutch canals is one of the must-do activities when visiting Amsterdam, and there are several boat operators along the canal that offer cruises. And since we arrived just in time for the Light Festival (December to January), we chose Lovers who provided an introduction to light and shadow art. At night, the scenery has its own unique flavor!
📍 Dam Square
💡 Location: 1 minute walk from Dam Station (map requestClick here)
Once Amsterdam's central square, Dam Square is home to the Royal Palace and National Monument. Since there are various stores and department stores that sell famous brands, it attracts many visitors both during the day and at night. The streets here are just like Oxford Street in the UK, and the excitement is amazing!
📍 Red Light Secrets Red Light District Secret Museum
💡 Location: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
💡 Tickets: Non-peak hours (before 1 o'clock) €10 | €12.5 full day (no entry for children under 18) - Online bookingClick here
💡 Official website:https://www.redlightsecrets.com
Red Light Secrets is the world's first museum dedicated to sex workers, allowing visitors to explore behind the fame of Amsterdam's Red Light District. In addition to the personal experiences shared by sex workers, it also showcased many of the things they face on a daily basis and daily necessities, making us more aware of this profession. Once you've visited here, when you go back to the streets and see sex workers again, you'll have a different idea.
📍 Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
💡 Location: Schansend, 1509 AW Zaandam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 How to get there: Take bus 391 from Amsterdam Centraal Station - 45 minutes (€10 full day)
Zaanse Schans, the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, used to be an industrial area in the Netherlands, home to 800 windmills. Today, there are still several windmills still in operation here, and it has become a hot spot for travelers. In addition to being a museum, Windmill Village also houses cheese shops, chocolate shops, etc., and the scenery chronicles Dutch life in the 17th-18th centuries.
📍 North Sea Fishing Village - Volendam Volendam
💡 Location: Map requestClick here
💡 How to get there: Take bus 316 from Amsterdam Centraal Station - 26 minutes (€10 full day)
Volendam is a Dutch town located on Lake Markermeer in northeastern Amsterdam, famous for its colourful wooden houses and old fishing boats in the harbour. Since it is less than a 30-minute drive from the city center, it is a must-see attraction for many visitors to the outskirts of Amsterdam. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.
📍 The Pancake Bakery
💡 Location: Prinsengracht 191, 1015 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
💡 Official website:https://pancake.nl
The Pancake Bakery is a restaurant founded in the 70s that mainly sells pancakes. As one of the oldest Dutch brands, we had to line up when we went in the afternoon. The lighting inside is relatively dim, and the decoration also has a retro flavor, which is very unique. There are many types of pancakes here, and the sweet and salty ones have their own flavor. One loaf of pancakes is big enough for two people! A full introduction to the restaurant can be viewedThis travelogy.
📍 The Seafood Bar
💡 Location: Van Baerlestraat 5, 1071 AL Amsterdam, Netherlands (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM (Sun)/11:00 AM (Fri - Sat)/12:00 PM (Mon - Thu) - 11:00 PM
💡 Official website:https://www.theseafoodbar.com
This seafood restaurant is famous for its seafood platter Plateaus. It is very popular on the internet, and many people admired it. There are as many as 10 kinds of seafood in one seafood platter, and each one is extremely fresh. The Seafood Bar has several branches in the center of Amsterdam. It is recommended that everyone book online before coming to enjoy it; otherwise, the average wait is 30 minutes to 1 hour! A full introduction to the restaurant can be viewedThis travelogy.
