Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands and it’s easy to understand why it is so popular with tourists. Amsterdam provides the perfect combination of history, rich culture, impressive architecture, beautiful canals flowing through the city, amazing accommodation, vibrant nightlife, and excellent restaurants.
Here are 5 things you will not want to miss in the city.
Get on a Bike!
Amsterdam is a city of cyclists and there is no better way to discover its beauty.
Watch Art
Visit one of the dozens of museums in the city, such as the Van Gogh Museum.
Shopping
Don’t worry, shopping enthusiasts, we haven’t forgotten about you. The Netherlands is full of long boulevards of shops and stalls. Visit The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) for an awesome shopping experience.
Heineken Brewery Museum
The beer, which originated in the Netherlands, and was founded in 1894, offers interesting tours of its historical brewery, transformed into a museum.
Eat Like a Local
The local cuisine is quite unique and you should definitely give it a try. Obviously snack on some cheese and chips served with mayonnaise, but don’t skip some largest portions like AVG’tje (a dish of meat and potatoes) and Stamppot a dish made from a combination of potatoes mashed with one or several vegetables.