Amsterdam Favorites

  Boeing 747 in Schiphol
by adema29
 
  • Boeing 747 in Schiphol
      Boeing 747 in Schiphol
    by adema29
  • Boeing 747 in Schiphol
      Boeing 747 in Schiphol
    by adema29
  •   Favorites
    by Robin020
  • Amsterdam Canal
      Amsterdam Canal
    by Melodee50
  • Canals
      Canals
    by LoriPori
 

Most Viewed Favorites in Amsterdam

1.

Red Light District

Red Light District, Amsterdam

 32 Reviews  In the Red Light Districts of Amsterdam you will find, on any given day, hundreds of girls offering sex for money. Nowhere else on earth are the women so straightforwardly on display, sitting... 

2.

Coffeeshops / Drugs

Coffeeshops / Drugs, Amsterdam

 63 Reviews  its all over the place.dont go inthe first one avoid bulldog as they are for tourits look at the ones with plenty locals in stoned they are the best. i found the greenhouse to be the one, bubblegum is... 

3.

Canals / Houseboats

Canals / Houseboats, Amsterdam

 110 Reviews  This being my third time in Amsterdam, it was a total surprise to me to see the difference that a season makes. Before I had been in summer and spring, now it was winter and from the photos you can... 

4.

Canal Boat Tours / Canal bike

Canal Boat Tours / Canal bike, Amsterdam

 75 Reviews  A canal cruise while in Amsterdam is mandatory, but the size of the boat you ride in and canal's you cruise down are not. The St. Nicolaas Boat Club offers a canal cruise on a boat that will hold... 

5.

Daytrips outside Amsterdam

Daytrips outside Amsterdam, Amsterdam

 48 Reviews  If you are fed up with Amsterdam you can travel around using public transport bus, tram, subway. Zandvoort aan zee, Volendam, Edam, Amstelveen, Almere,.....There are diffirent ticket prices, 24h... 

6.

Walking

Walking, Amsterdam

 65 Reviews  De Transvaalsche Boer at Gasthuismolensteeg 20, corner Herengracht, is a small corner house build at a piece of land that belonged to former mayor Cornelis Benningh Jan Duvensz. The house dates from... 

7.

Architecture

Architecture, Amsterdam

 69 Reviews  Every year more than 100 cruise ships embark from the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal, located in a "chain" of stunning new glass and steel structures along Oostelijke Handelskade. Designed by the... 

8.

Dam Square

Dam Square, Amsterdam

 67 Reviews  Packed with locals and tourists day and night, there is always something going on here in DAM SQUARE. Expect lots of entertainment, like the man pictured here, playing with the pigeons. The Highlight... 

9.

Rijks-, Van Gogh- & Stedelijk Museum

Rijks-, Van Gogh- & Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam

 56 Reviews  Famous paintings At Rijksmuseum Rembrandt’s -“the night watch” -“the jewish pride” Vermeer’s -“kitchen maid” -“the letter” Jan steen’s - "various drinkers" At Van Gogh Musuem -“potato... 

10.

Flowers

Flowers, Amsterdam

 32 Reviews  No one goes to Amsterdam for the weather; it's rainy and windy for most of the year, although in summer there are beautiful evenings to be had sitting with a drink on a terrace beside a canal. On the... 

11.

Central Station Area

Central Station Area, Amsterdam

 25 Reviews  When you arrive at Central Station (train station), there are a couple of persons standing to answer your questions. If you want to know the directions, they can answer your questions. These persons... 

12.

Statues and Sculptures

Statues and Sculptures, Amsterdam

 30 Reviews  The Dutch version of St. Nick is called Sinterklaas. Each year Sinterklaas arrives by boat at Amsterdam on the third Sunday of November and rides on a white horse into the city via the Damrak... 

13.

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

 22 Reviews  The Anne Frank house is a destination many people think of when planning a trip to Amsterdam, and for good reason. I took the tour through the house and would suggest it to future travelers. The tour... 

14.

Wooden Shoes / Clogs

Wooden Shoes / Clogs, Amsterdam

 12 Reviews  I had my first pair at age of 4 years old, cannot remember who gave them to my mom, but they are still around. I tried them again at age 18, fell down like a ton of bricks and then decided in future... 

15.

Architecture - Gables

Architecture - Gables, Amsterdam

 17 Reviews  Three things that make Amsterdam's old houses special: Firstly, those decorative tops of the houses (I'm sure there is some formal name for it, can someone give me a hint?), each house having its own... 

16.

IAmsterdam Card / Passes

IAmsterdam Card / Passes, Amsterdam

 13 Reviews  Free use of public transport for 24 hours in Amsterdam. Discount at 50 major museums and attractions. Discount at many restaurants and shops. Fast track entry at the major museums and attractions... 

17.

Eating and Drinking

Eating and Drinking, Amsterdam

 34 Reviews  I personally prefer English tea strong with a bit of low fat milk The dutch seem to prefer either weak black tea or herbal / fruit teas or if all else fails coffee with koffie melk (similar to... 

18.

Streetmaps / Cityguides

Streetmaps / Cityguides, Amsterdam

 26 Reviews  Check Steven Pemberton's FREE online Guide for handy links and info when visiting Amsterdam. And this is another FREE guide, a PDF file from Boom Chicago Amsterdam. A printed version of this guide can... 

19.

TOURIST INFORMATION

TOURIST INFORMATION, Amsterdam

 25 Reviews  If you intend to visit more than 5 museums during your stay it is interesting to buy a Museum Kaart - Museum Card at 39,95 + 4,95 € administration cost only for the 1st year. Reduced price of 19,95... 

20.

Vondelpark

Vondelpark, Amsterdam

 22 Reviews  The most famous Park in the Netherlands and the largest Park in Amsterdam VONDELPARK welcomes 10 million visitors every year. The 47 Hectare (120 acres) Park is located south of Leidseplein and is... 

21.

Police/Post office / Library / Telephone / etc..

Police/Post office / Library / Telephone / etc.., Amsterdam

 16 Reviews  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,... 

22.

Cycling

Cycling, Amsterdam

 31 Reviews  The Muntplein is a large amorphous square where three major streets, and a number of minor ones, all come together. It is infested with automobiles, but that doesn't stop cyclists, trams and... 

23.

Bridges

Bridges, Amsterdam

 18 Reviews  The Skinny Bridge is Amsterdam's most well-known bridge. The present wooden draw bridge dates from 1934, but already in 1691 the "Kerkstraatbrug" (Chruch St. bridge) was constructed at this location.... 

24.

Queensday (April 30)

Queensday (April 30), Amsterdam

 10 Reviews  KONINGINNEDAG / QUEENSDAY! ORANJE BOVEN !!! this year on 29th of April!!! Her birthday actually falls on a different day, but who cares? Queen's Day is one of the biggest and most popular national... 

25.

The other Museums

The other Museums, Amsterdam

 20 Reviews  I never had heard about the Museum Our Lord In The Attic and was very surprised to hear about the history of this remarkable museum. A priest who hold his services in a hidden church in the center of... 

Top 3 Hotels in Amsterdam

Seven Bridges Hotel

 4 Reviews and 488 Opinions  We almost stayed here. Looked like a charming hotel, although we didn’t see the rooms. It’s in a... 

 Hotels in Amsterdam

Banks Mansion Hotel

 5 Reviews and 650 Opinions  “But New Amsterdam remained comparatively intact. The tongues of nearly every European nation were... 

 Hotels in Amsterdam

Estherea Hotel

 10 Reviews and 991 Opinions  It was amazing to find such a special hotel in the middle of Amsterdam. I was surprised even if my... 

 Hotels in Amsterdam

The Place

Reviews and photos of Amsterdam attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Amsterdam sightseeing.

Experience Amsterdam
  Share your Travels  
 

The People

1,969 Members Live Here
 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 I couldn't agree more, "rhineroll" is 100% correct. We, my wife, my electric scooter and I have visited Amsterdam already 3 times and love it. I can no longer... 

1,969 members live in Amsterdam

 

Questions and Answers

jefwen profile photo

Q:  Hi all We are joinng a Rhine River Cruise from Amsterdam in June but will be spending a few days in the city before hand. I am... 

hawkhead profile photo

A: This may help: http://www.amsterdamcruise.nl/Custom/ACP/ You can then click on the link that gives you a map of Amsterdam, plus one of where the port is. As the... 

Read 11 Replies

postQuestion_button

Top Amsterdam Writers

1

MY BIRTHPLACE

pieter_jan_v profile photo

 I've got some interesting experiences in Amsterdam. I'd love to share with you the 385 tips I've written, the 1141 photos uploaded, and 21 travelogues I've created. 

2

God made the Dutch, but the Dutch made Holland

jo104 profile photo

 I have had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam 7 times without going to a coffee house - seems almost unbelievable!! (then again who wants to be stoned out of your mind in a beautiful place like... 

3

Amsterdam - I love it!

Mariajoy profile photo

 PetraE and I have taken several breaks in Amsterdam between 2002 and 2007 because we love it so much. This place is fun and lively and colourful and there is so much going on and so many interesting... 

4

Amsterdam, is it real?

ATLC profile photo

  KWAKOE FESTIVAL The festival of the Surinamese community, every Saturday and Sunday from July 5 until August 10, 2008, 13-23 hrs. From the website: The Kwaku Summer Festival is the biggest... 

5

Amsterdam, where the Dutch money is spend

Pavlik_NL profile photo

 Amsterdam, our historical and (too) tolerant capitol has a name that goes in between famous and infamous. The canals with their typical houses enchant many tourists, the Dam(-square) is a great place... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Amsterdam page

Travel Editors for Amsterdam

pieter_jan_v profile photo