Amsterdam My Top 10 Activities and why
How to come to Amsterdam?
Train, bus, car, plane! Amsterdam is a quite easy place to get to, wherever you are from, with lots of
How to move around in Amsterdam?
I recommend walking and cycling! You can get pretty much anywhere just walking actually.
Top 10 Activities
1 - The Rijksmuseum
Looking for a big museum hidding a cute library? Yup, it's that one ! My ultimate goal was to find the famous library one can see everywhere on instagram, and it was quite a pickle to find it! I actually had to ask to a museum guide because it was so big and I got lost
The library is well hidden, and actually quite small compared to what I was expecting, also it's part of the student library (they have a special access for studying) and you have to be quiet when you enter the area above their spot. Anyway I still got the famous picture haha
2 - Anne Frank's hause
Do you know Anne Frank? She was a jewish young girl, hosted and hidden by some people during the war. She wrote a famous journal about her days locked up under the roof, and it's a must to go on a tour when you visit the city. But CAREFUL! You should always book your visit at least 2 months in advance, or it's gonna be full. I was too late and could only take a picture from the outside unfortunately. But it's a good reason to go back right ;)
3 - Van Gogh Museum
If you are an art fan, you should definitely visit the Van Gogh Museum ! Famous artist, they have an impressive collection of his art in this gallery with explanations along with it. I recommend if you like art
4 - MOCO Museum
Do you know Banksy? The MOCO Museum is all about young artists with modern art - like graffitis ;) It's a small museum not far from the Rijksmuseum, and I really liked that they show something more understandable for young people :)
5 - Heineken Experience
Crazy about beers? Then it's you place-to-be ! The Heineken Experience includes a visit of the fabric, plus a tasting of 2 beers. You can book the visit in your preferred language.
6 - The Upside Down
The Upside Down is a fun museum for rainy days. Now present in almost every city, this kind of museum is always nice for a fun time! It's all about perspective
7 - Canal cruise
How can you come to Amsterdam and NOT book a cruise tour? Yes, it may be rainy. But also yes, they have covered boats ! Just joking, I would have loved to do it, but since it was rainy the whole time I was there I didn't get the chance. Another good reason to go back for a fun time on water!
8 - Bloemenmarket
This is the famous flower market of Amsterdam ! Only on ... so book your trip right ;)
9 - Cycling trip
Same as the boat tour: riding a bike in the city is a must to live the Amsterdam experience ! You'll see more bikes than cars in this city, and you should always be careful when crossing a road and so on, because they really love having priority ! It's not to be taken lightly the art of riding a bike in Amsterdamn, trust me !
10 - Red light district
Last but not least, you may have heard about the Red light district. Totally different ambiance by night, this is where you can see prostitutes through the windows on both sides of the canal. It's a very strange area from my perspective, and choose wisely the person you want to go for a visit in this area
Extra tips
The Xtracold Icebar in Amsterdam! Do you know about these bars where you freeze and everything is made of ice? Getting a cocktail with an entrance fee of 20 euros for like 30minutes inside? Yup, that's the one ! Book it in advance or you won't be able to enter before hours trust me.
Set up a call if you have any further questions ;)
Anna, the french traveller <3
Amsterdam My Top 10 Activities and why
How to come to Amsterdam?
Train, bus, car, plane! Amsterdam is a quite easy place to get to, wherever you are from, with lots of
How to move around in Amsterdam?
I recommend walking and cycling! You can get pretty much anywhere just walking actually.
Top 10 Activities
1 - The Rijksmuseum
Looking for a big museum hidding a cute library? Yup, it's that one ! My ultimate goal was to find the famous library one can see everywhere on instagram, and it was quite a pickle to find it! I actually had to ask to a museum guide because it was so big and I got lost
The library is well hidden, and actually quite small compared to what I was expecting, also it's part of the student library (they have a special access for studying) and you have to be quiet when you enter the area above their spot. Anyway I still got the famous picture haha
2 - Anne Frank's hause
Do you know Anne Frank? She was a jewish young girl, hosted and hidden by some people during the war. She wrote a famous journal about her days locked up under the roof, and it's a must to go on a tour when you visit the city. But CAREFUL! You should always book your visit at least 2 months in advance, or it's gonna be full. I was too late and could only take a picture from the outside unfortunately. But it's a good reason to go back right ;)
3 - Van Gogh Museum
If you are an art fan, you should definitely visit the Van Gogh Museum ! Famous artist, they have an impressive collection of his art in this gallery with explanations along with it. I recommend if you like art
4 - MOCO Museum
Do you know Banksy? The MOCO Museum is all about young artists with modern art - like graffitis ;) It's a small museum not far from the Rijksmuseum, and I really liked that they show something more understandable for young people :)
5 - Heineken Experience
Crazy about beers? Then it's you place-to-be ! The Heineken Experience includes a visit of the fabric, plus a tasting of 2 beers. You can book the visit in your preferred language.
6 - The Upside Down
The Upside Down is a fun museum for rainy days. Now present in almost every city, this kind of museum is always nice for a fun time! It's all about perspective
7 - Canal cruise
How can you come to Amsterdam and NOT book a cruise tour? Yes, it may be rainy. But also yes, they have covered boats ! Just joking, I would have loved to do it, but since it was rainy the whole time I was there I didn't get the chance. Another good reason to go back for a fun time on water!
8 - Bloemenmarket
This is the famous flower market of Amsterdam ! Only on ... so book your trip right ;)
9 - Cycling trip
Same as the boat tour: riding a bike in the city is a must to live the Amsterdam experience ! You'll see more bikes than cars in this city, and you should always be careful when crossing a road and so on, because they really love having priority ! It's not to be taken lightly the art of riding a bike in Amsterdamn, trust me !
10 - Red light district
Last but not least, you may have heard about the Red light district. Totally different ambiance by night, this is where you can see prostitutes through the windows on both sides of the canal. It's a very strange area from my perspective, and choose wisely the person you want to go for a visit in this area
Extra tips
The Xtracold Icebar in Amsterdam! Do you know about these bars where you freeze and everything is made of ice? Getting a cocktail with an entrance fee of 20 euros for like 30minutes inside? Yup, that's the one ! Book it in advance or you won't be able to enter before hours trust me.
Set up a call if you have any further questions ;)
Anna, the french traveller <3