When to Visit
April, May, September, October
With more than 300 festivals hosted in Amsterdam every year, you’ll never be bored in The Netherlands’ capital city. From June through August, you can expect mostly sunny skies and millions of tourists. To enjoy a slightly less crowded city, I recommend visiting in spring for tulips or fall for foliage. If you’re in the city on April 27, be sure to pack your orange for the biggest party in town– it’s King’s Day! Prepare for dancing, drinking, and an epic canal parade.
Travel Deeper
Home to one of the busiest airports in Europe, Amsterdam is the perfect destination for a long layover or a week-long trip. Look beyond the Red Light District and the coffee shops to see the real Amsterdam. Try a stroopwafel at the Albert Cuyp Market, learn to bike like a local on a countryside path (watch out for lambs!), and stroll along the canal with views of Dancing Houses.
Amsterdam Travel Guides
Visiting Amsterdam for a week? | 7-day Amsterdam itinerary
This is a must-read for anyone visiting Amsterdam for a week. It has a full 7-day itinerary of things to do in and around Amsterdam!
18 AWESOME Outdoor Activities in Amsterdam
Discover the best free outdoor activities in Amsterdam to do rain or shine plus excellent tours and fun way to get into nature.
Top airbnb experiences in Amsterdam
Whether you are visiting Amsterdam or are looking for a fun activity for date night, there are so many amazing things to do in Amsterdam that might be a little out of the box. We aren’t talking about big group tours, or big
Top Amsterdam Instagram spots
Amsterdam is beautiful. There’s no denying that. Actually, creating a list for Amsterdam Instagram spots was hard because I didn’t want to list out the entire city. I narrowed it down to my favorite photos spots and the ones that you’ll tend to
Amsterdam City Pass: A 3-day itinerary with the I amsterdam Card
Visiting Amsterdam is a great idea! Saving money is a great idea! So…doing both is a perfect idea. Am I right? I’ve created this 3-day I amsterdam card itinerary specifically so you can make the most of this Amsterdam city pass. Whenever I
What to wear in Amsterdam (for all seasons and from a local)
There are so many amazing things to do in Amsterdam any time of the year so the big question is…what to wear in Amsterdam? Consider this post your packing list for Amsterdam. We’ll cover all seasons and what kind of weather you can
11 Things to do on a rainy day in Amsterdam
Rainy days in Amsterdam are inevitable. With an average of 18 days of rain a month, it’s likely you’ll encounter a rainy day or two while visiting our favorite (and now home) city of Amsterdam. Not all is lost, though! Don’t let a
How to use public transportation in Amsterdam
We have all your tips on using public transportation in Amsterdam — whether it’s which ticket to buy, how to use your ticket, and proper etiquette.
Airport Transit Guide: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam city center
Here is your airport transit guide for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It includes 4 ways to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city center, including Amsterdam Centraal Station.
21 Helpful Amsterdam tips from a local
Amsterdam is amazing, it’s epic, it’s my favorite city in the world! It can also be hectic, confusing, and a little too touristy if you don’t know what to do. That’s why I’m creating this post for you. We are celebrating 5 years
One day in Amsterdam: A 24-hour itinerary for a quick visit
If you only have one day in Amsterdam, this is the 24 hour itinerary for you!
12 Easy Day Trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a pretty loveable city. When you visit the Netherlands, you should definitely spend time in this city, I’ve even created an entire city guide for you! While you’re based in Amsterdam, there are a few possible day trips that you shouldn’t
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Let me show you my favorite spots in my adopted home of Amsterdam. I’ll take you on a food tour just for those with a sweet tooth, show you lesser known spots, and share with you which foods you have to try before leaving the city! Oh, and if you want to see me walking on a canal and Amsterdam in the snow, this is the playlist for you.
Best Amsterdam Food
DIY Street food tour in Amsterdam
Find out what the BEST street foods in Amsterdam are AND where to find them!
Tastiest, Yummiest, & Must-try Boba Tea Spots in Amsterdam
Looking for the best bobalicious bubble tea in Amsterdam? I’ve got you covered! With so many boba spots in Amsterdam now you know where to go!
7 Foods to try at the Albert Cuyp Market
Are you a foodie headed to the Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam? Make sure you add these foods to try to your list of things to do!
Foodie in Amsterdam: Epic food experiences to have in Amsterdam
Indulge your inner foodie in Amsterdam with a bunch of interesting and tasty food experiences throughout the city. Prepare for a foodie trip to Amsterdam!
Discover the best brunches in Amsterdam (according to me)
Advice from a local: Where to find the best brunches in Amsterdam. Including bottomless bubbles, vegan options, and unique settings.
Where to find the best desserts in Amsterdam
Discover the sweetest foods to try in Amsterdam. It’s all about the best Dutch and international goodies this city has to offer.
Discover Amsterdam Neighborhoods
Amsterdam West: An Amsterdam Neighborhood Guide
Buckle up and get ready for a ride! This is your guide to the ever-growing epic neighborhood of Amsterdam West. This includes a lot of neighborhoods within this area, so there’s a ton of variety with interesting architecture, amazing food, tons of green
Amsterdam Neighborhood Guide: Eastern Docklands
This is your friendly Amsterdam neighborhood guide! As a resident of this incredible city, I want you to fall in love with it as I have…and that means getting off the tourist path a bit. The Eastern Docklands (Eastern Islands) or Oostelijke Eilanden
Things to do in Amsterdam Noord: A guide for Amsterdam North
There are different kinds of travelers, the kind that need to check off the to-dos and must-sees, and the kind that wander around to see what they can get into. To be honest, we do a bit of both. Getting off the tourist
Uncovering Amsterdam Oost: The Amsterdam East neighborhood guide
I friggin’ love Amsterdam but we are getting so many tourists nowadays! My biggest tip when visiting Amsterdam is to get out of the center. There is so much to this incredible city, but you have to get away from the crowds to
Amsterdam Festivals
How to spend King’s Day in Amsterdam
King’s Day in Amsterdam is exciting and tons of fun! Here’s your local’s guide to having the best King’s Day ever.
Amsterdam SAIL
If you are in Amsterdam during SAIL, you just have to go! It’s known around the world as the biggest free public event in the world. We’ve been waiting for this since we learned about it months ago. Amsterdam has so many great
Amsterdam Pride Parade: What to expect
I expected nothing less of the Pride Parade in Amsterdam than an entertaining, high-energy experience. And boy did I get that! I would compare it to King’s Day in respect to the vibe of the city, except that it’s more concentrated since it’s
Rollende Keukens Food Truck Festival in Amsterdam
What could be better than over 100 food trucks in one place so close to home? I can’t think of a thing! This is why we love living near Westergasfabriek, there is always something awesome going on, and sometimes that something is incredibly