If you’re travelling to Amsterdam this Autumn then you’ve got a truly incredible experience in store. Without a doubt, there are few better places in the world to be a tourist and it’s hard to express just how wonderfully vibrant this city can be.
Today we’d like to share five of our favourite things to do in Amsterdam so that you can experience everything we love about this amazing city.
1. Explore The Canals
It’s no secret that Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. While there are many reasons for this, one of the city’s most spectacular traits simply has to be its canals.
Winding through quaint European streets, the canals of Amsterdam date back centuries, earning it the nickname ‘the Venice of the North’. These days, boat tours of the canals have become a popular tourist attraction, and are an excellent way to get to know the city.
2. Visit the Rijksmuseum
If you’re looking for a cultural experience you’ll never forget, then a trip to the Rijksmuseum is well worth your time. Featuring paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and even Vincent Van Gogh.
Speaking of Van Gogh, you can also see a wider selection of his work on display at the Van Gogh museum which is just across the road.
3. Check Out the Flower Market
Not that you’ll want to spend your whole trip inside, mind you! If you’re looking to reconnect with nature during your time in Amsterdam, then you simply must stop by the Bloemenmarkt (flower market). As the world’s only floating flower market, Amsterdam’s Bloemenmarkt is the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
4. Sample Some International Cuisine
What better way is there to experience a new city and a new culture than by sampling the local cuisine? Amsterdam has just about everything you could want from Dutch cuisine – especially if you love pancakes and stroopwafels.
Of course, as a major city and European cultural hub, Amsterdam also provides plenty of opportunities to sample food from all over the world. Whether you’re looking for Japanese ramen or Italian style pizza, you simply can’t go wrong in Amsterdam.
5. Tour the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Last but certainly not least, no list of Amsterdam’s incredible attractions would be complete without a shout out to the gorgeous royal palace.
If you love sight seeing and classic architecture then you’ve got a real treat in store. Built between 1648 and 1655, Amsterdam’s royal palace has stood for hundreds of years and is as grand today as it was when it was first inaugurated.
Of course, these are all just suggestions and the truth is that there’s no way we could ever even scratch the surface of all the wonderful things this city has to offer in just one article. When all’s said and done Amsterdam is one of the most lively and vibrant places on the planet and the best way to experience it is to go there yourself.
