Attractions

Amsterdam provides a feast for the senses. There are café's on every corner to tempt you with one of the many freshly baked cakes and tostis (toasted sandwiches). Around the historic centre you will find exciting shopping, from designer to specialty shops, to bric-à-brac and huge department stores.

You can easily explore Amsterdam by foot or take a pleasurable mini-cruise down the canal and admire the eye-catching Dutch architecture. There are the numerous famous museums such as the Anne Frank House, the Rembrandt House Museum and the Van Gogh Gallery. The world's largest cut diamond is also worth a look.

Hotels in Amsterdam

Hotels in Amsterdam range from 5 start to 2/1 star, varying in facilities.

See Hotels in Amsterdam

Events

Here are but a few:

January - If the Canals freeze over there is the Eleven Cities Journey skating Marathon which is a definite must see.

April 30 - Queen's day: the biggest festival in Amsterdam, with free markets, live music and street parties.

June - The Holland Festival: the country's biggest Arts Festival: performing arts, music, theatre and dance

August - Theatre groups and orchestras play free throughout the city.

September - Flower Parade

Useful link:

This website gives useful information on the cultural scene in Holland.
Roundabout

Weather

The weather in Amsterdam is usually fairly chilly in the winter with temperatures around 0°C. In the summer on the other hand, it is a more pleasant 20 - 25°C. The spring and autumn can be quite wet and rainy.

Check out the weather forecast for the next few days.

Webcam

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Dam Square

Panorama (360 degrees) of The Skinny Bridge In Amsterdam