You've got the date planned, now it's time to choose the perfect spot for your special day. We've put up a list with fun date ideas in Amsterdam. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or just beginning to explore the dating scene, finding cute date ideas in Amsterdam can be a delightful challenge. That's why we've curated this top list of sightseeing, canal tours, and activity options in the city to make your choice easier. We at Stromma really hope you're going to enjoy your time in this romantic city. Have fun!
Join a canal tour with Stromma, who offers cruises all year around. The city is at its most beautiful from the water, we can't help it, it's the truth. Picture it: together you slowly cruise through the history of our capital city. The water of the canals will take you past the most beautiful historical sights while you and your date enjoy each other's company. Enjoy each other and the romantic surroundings. Want to know more? Checkout our Canal cruise page. Or if you want a more personal setting with less people on the boat, choose an Open Boat Tour. The special thing about an open boat tour is that you get to sail along canals and sights that bigger boats are not able to reach.
See all departure points for Stromma canal tours
Looking for for a one on one date with an activity? Then renting a pedal boat with Stromma is the perfect date. You’re pedeling through the canals enjoying the beautiful surroundings with the freedom to charter your own route along the city sights. While cruising you can admire the great views from the water but also take a peek at your date, of course. Add an extra touch to your pedal boat adventure by bringing a picnic basket aboard to create a romantic dinner on the water.
Stromma pedal boats departure points:
Stromma Rijksmuseum: Stadhouderskade 520
Stromma Leidseplein: Leidse Bosje 2
Stromma Anne Frank House: Prinsengracht 281
Determine the depth of your date's competitive spirit by bringing them to Amsterdam's PONG, House of Ping. A perfect place for having a drink & bite and not to forget to challenge your date for a game of Table Tennis. Expect smiling employees which makes it feel personal, and the place has a really cool vibe. And yes, even if you and your date are not an avid table tennis fanatic, it is hearty fun here. Bonus tip: explore the secret and cozy karaoke booth.
Address:
Jan van Galenstraat 315
A regular canal cruise is already super romantic, but when you add food or drinks to the mix you bring something special to the table. With Stromma you can join a tasty Pizza cruise with both drinks and pizza included. Or, if you already had dinner and are looking for a dashing way to conclude your date night, you can go for dessert by going on a Cheese & Wine cruise or by drinking a cocktail aboard our Cocktail cruise while sailing through Amsterdam in all its glory.
Departure point:
Damrak 16, pier 4
Find out just how competitive your date really is with some fun games at the Ton Ton Club, Amsterdam's perfect combination of a bar and arcade. Located in Westerpark, it makes for a lovely location to also take a stroll with that special someone or get the awkward meet-up out of the way just before the first date truly begins. Combine drinks and food with pinball, Mario Kart, and other gaming classics. A Japanese-inspired haven for adults to have fun, put your dancing skills to the test with Dance-Dance Revolution or kill time with some engaging shooters all while enjoying Japanese-inspired cocktails or sipping Japanese whiskey.
Address:
Polonceaukade 27, 1014 DA Amsterdam
On top of the A’DAM tower you find the A’DAM LOOKOUT, a rooftop terrace at high altitude. Enjoy a view over the entire city center while holding hands – because your fear of heights started to act up (at least, that’s what you tell your date to get a little closer). Once you come to terms with the altitude, rock away at the highest swing of Europe to enjoy the view and your company in an even more intense way. And if your date doesn’t cause butterflies in your stomach, the height may will. Buy tickets to A’DAM LOOKOUT.
Address:
Overhoeksplein 5.
There are thousands of cool things to see in the city center like the different canal belts, the Negen straatjes and and the red light district. So, there’s no need to spend time inside when you can also enjoy the beautiful streets, squares and courts Amsterdam has to offer?
Take a stroll along the canals, visit the cute shopping streets of De 9 Straatjes, enjoy ice cream or a coffee to-go, dream about the huge canal houses, and create your own love scene with the beautiful sights as a décor. We’re sure you will also love neighbourhoods like De Pijp and the Museum Quarter. Both are also located next to the Vondelpark, a park in the center which offers a nice break from the busy city center.
In this city It’s easy to find a great museum. It doesn’t matter if you like classical or modern art, or if you fancy photography or science, there’s always something fair to experience in our capital.
On Museumplein you can find the famous Van Gogh Museum with the Sunflowers and The Potato Eaters, The Rijksmuseum with masterpieces like the Nachtwacht and The Milkmaid from Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Looking for something more modern on the square you also have the Stedelijk museum or the Moco museum with pieces from Banksy, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.
Besides Museumplein you have also got the Foam photography museum on the Keizersgracht and the Straat Museum with urban and graffiti art on the NDSM werf in the north of Amsterdam. For the many other museums click on the following link: Read more about the top sights and attractions in Amsterdam.
Adresses:
Van Gogh Museum: Museumplein 6
Rijksmuseum: Museumstraat 1
Stedelijk museum: Museumplein 10
Moco Museum: Honthorststraat 20
Straat Museum: NDSM-Plein1
First dates, they're unavoidable and are a lottery, sometimes they can be the most awkward experiences of your life! Other times, the first date is so great the fire brigade should be on standby to put out the fire created from the sparks you and your date have made. While we can't force sparks between you and your date, we can definitely help you out. Below you can find some very interesting restaurants that will surely leave your date wanting more.
Are you a lover of seafood? Have you double-checked your date isn't allergic to shellfish? They aren't? Terrific! Then Wowcrab may be the perfect spot for you! Be separated from your date only by a mouthwatering smorgasbord of delicious seafood, put on that bib and get those gloves on, because this date will be anything but clean and classy.
Address:
Utrechtsestraat 45, 1017 VH Amsterdam
Looking for something a bit more classy but also funky? Then Bar Hachi is the grooviest spot in town! With its unique 70's aesthetic and groundbreaking cocktails, your date will be sure to remember this night for a long time.
Address:
Albert Cuypstraat 18, 1072 CT Amsterdam
Looking for a a small dimly light restaurant for a date with a good atmosphere and nice food then visit Cafe Binnenvisser. Besides the food this cafe also has a nice collection of wines including natural wines.
Address:
Bilderdijkstraat 36, 1052 NB Amsterdam
Are you looking for a place to go on a first date without too many expectations? Keep it casual and try the following cafés.
Tucked away in an ally in the center just a few minutes walking distance from Rokin you can find Kaptein Zeppos. In this former 19th century warehouse and sigarfactory you can enjoy a beer or a wine from a wide variety.
Address:
Gebed Zonder End 5, 1012 HS Amsterdam
A nice cafe with a real livingroom atmoshpere. Grab a seat in one of the big armchairs or if the sun is out on their small terras on the canal. Also a good place if you like jazz music with live jazz music on sunday afternoons from 16:30 till 19:00.
Address:
Kloveniersburgwal 59 HS, 1011 JZ Amsterdam
Prefer to start with something easy like a coffee date? Not a problem, keep the date fun at de Drie Graefjes where you can enjoy a coffee and some really nice cake, right in the city center.
Address:
Eggertstraat 1, 1012 NN Amsterdam
We really hope you're going to enjoy your date in Amsterdam! Have fun!
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