Amsterdam blog

The culinary scene in Amsterdam is ever-growing and has never been as versatile as it is today. With the entire world cuisine within reach, it’s easy to forget traditional Dutch food. To make sure you actually eat at least one of these Dutch treats, we’ve been on a little scavenger hunt for the best spots to eat these typical Dutch dishes.

Looking for activities during summer in Amsterdam? We’ve got a cool to-do-list for you! From relaxing in the park to swimming and outdoor cinema’s.

We all love to have days off. Cruising from brunch to the terrace and from the park to a bar isn’t an exception on those much needed weekends or holidays. But while one relaxes by doing nothing at all, we can also imagine a sporty activity will help you clear your mind. Of course you can go for a run in the park, but if you’re looking for something different, we’ll help you out!

When referring to the Netherlands, we usually hear four things: cheese, clogs, tulips and windmills! You’re able to find eight wind mills in Amsterdam. Some of them still run and are open to the public, so you can check them out from the inside. We’ve selected our favorites in every direction of the city of Amsterdam.

We’d say there’s never a bad time to visit Amsterdam, but we can imagine it’s hard to take an entire year off to travel to Amsterdam. So we’ve make a list of activities and interests and their prime period for visiting the capital of The Netherlands.

Whoohoo, every year at the end of April we celebrate King's Day. But what are we celebrating? And where should you go? Read our quick King's Day in Amsterdam guide for some inspiration.

On Sunday 21^st of April and Monday the 22^nd you can enjoy a nice Easter weekend in Amsterdam. While some people enjoy the extra day off and use it to relax, others see Easter as the perfect reason to get together and enjoy time with family and friends. No matter what your plans for Easter are, spend your time well and check out a few of our options.

You wake up in Amsterdam and boom: spring has sprung! After locking yourself in during the cold and dark months, time has come to get rid of that comfy blanket and greet springtime like a long lost friend. Organize your wardrobe (but keep some sweaters, you are in the Netherlands after all) and read our guide for spring activities in Amsterdam.

After visiting a lot of museums and other cultural activities, it’s time to blow of some steam! The Amsterdam nightlife is super versatile. From crazy club nights to intimate jazz sessions and from brown cafés to concerts. During the night, Amsterdam has something to offer to everyone. 

You’ve been planning your trip to Amsterdam for weeks and the moment is finally there: the plane touches the Dutch soil and you’re in the Netherlands! Whoohoo! Although the airport is called Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, it’s not located within the city borders of Amsterdam. So you have to figure out how to get from the airport to the Amsterdam city center. We listed a few suggestions for you.