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    Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?

    Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?

    Weekend Guide June 4, 5, 6 and 7: Discover the best outings in town!

    Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West

    Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West

    From immersive art to French bistros and nightclubs - this is really happening at the Westergasfabriek grounds

    Chic dining on the Amsterdam waterfront

    Chic dining on the Amsterdam waterfront

    From the IJ in the Houthavens to the Amstel in the Amstel Quarter and a dike village on the IJmeer

    What to do in Amsterdam when it's 30 degrees

    What to do in Amsterdam when it's 30 degrees

    Swimming, terraces, cool down and on the water: best tips for a hot day

    The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

    The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam NOW tips the tastiest ice creams in town

    The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

    The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

    From architecture winner in North to classic outdoor pool with sunbathing area in West

    The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

    The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

    From Mercatorplein to Watertorenplein: Eating and drinking in Amsterdam-West

    The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

    The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

    The Red Light District is the medieval city center traversed by canals and narrow alleys

    The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

    The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

    From industrial icons to cultural hotspots-this is what you want to discover at NDSM in Amsterdam-North

    The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

    The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

    Twenty outings for kids of all ages, from ARTIS to the ferry to North

    • Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?

      Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?

      Weekend Guide June 4, 5, 6 and 7: Discover the best outings in town!

    • Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West

      Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West

      From immersive art to French bistros and nightclubs - this is really happening at the Westergasfabriek grounds

    • Chic dining on the Amsterdam waterfront

      Chic dining on the Amsterdam waterfront

      From the IJ in the Houthavens to the Amstel in the Amstel Quarter and a dike village on the IJmeer

    • What to do in Amsterdam when it's 30 degrees

      What to do in Amsterdam when it's 30 degrees

      Swimming, terraces, cool down and on the water: best tips for a hot day

    • The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

      The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

      Amsterdam NOW tips the tastiest ice creams in town

    • The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

      The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

      From architecture winner in North to classic outdoor pool with sunbathing area in West

    • The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

      The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

      From Mercatorplein to Watertorenplein: Eating and drinking in Amsterdam-West

    • The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

      The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

      The Red Light District is the medieval city center traversed by canals and narrow alleys

    • The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

      The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

      From industrial icons to cultural hotspots-this is what you want to discover at NDSM in Amsterdam-North

    • The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

      The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

      Twenty outings for kids of all ages, from ARTIS to the ferry to North

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    The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

    The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam

    It's getting warmer in the city and that means only one thing, cool down! You can, of course, feel...

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     Amsterdam Center

    The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

    The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam has six heated outdoor swimming pools, all owned by the municipality or under public management. They are open from...

    Lifestyle

     Amsterdam Center

    The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

    The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes

    The Baarsjes turns on Jan Evertsenstraat and Mercatorplein. It is a neighborhood that over the past ten...

    Neighborhoods

     Amsterdam West

    The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

    The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District

    The Red Light District is the oldest neighborhood in Amsterdam and at the same time one of the most misunderstood. Those who pass by the...

    Neighborhoods

     Amsterdam Center

    The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

    The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North

    The NDSM Wharf is perhaps the most iconic place in North. What was once a shipyard is now...

    Neighborhoods

     Amsterdam North

    The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

    The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids

    Amsterdam is one of the best-equipped cities in Europe for a day out with kids. Not only...

    News

     Amsterdam Center

    The best restaurants in the Hammer Quarter in North

    The best restaurants in the Hammer Quarter in North

    The Gedempt Hammer Quarter in Amsterdam-North has quickly become one of the most exciting culinary areas in...

    Neighborhoods

     Amsterdam North

    19x Best Terraces in Amsterdam 2026

    19x Best Terraces in Amsterdam 2026

    As soon as the sun shows itself, you really only want one thing: to sit outside in a place that...

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     Amsterdam Center

    The best restaurants in the Jordaan - Enjoy your meal!

    The best restaurants in the Jordaan - Enjoy your meal!

    The Jordaan remains one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighborhoods, and that's not only because of its...

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     Amsterdam Center

    Vondelpark, the park where all Amsterdammers come together

    Vondelpark, the park where all Amsterdammers come together

    Sandwiched between Old West, Old South and downtown is a place where the city slows down for a moment and the rhythm...

    Neighborhoods

     Amsterdam South

    The best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam - Buon appetito

    The best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam - Buon appetito

    Amsterdam boasts a staggering number of Italian restaurants. In every neighborhood and entertainment area, you can find a few...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    May vacation in Amsterdam with kids: The best outings!

    May vacation in Amsterdam with kids: The best outings!

    The Amsterdam May vacation runs from April 18 to May 3, 2026. There are notable...

    News

     Amsterdam Center

    Amsterdam's best rooftop bars: drinking on level

    Amsterdam's best rooftop bars: drinking on level

    Amsterdam's canals are beautiful, but they look even better from the best rooftop bars....

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    The best cultural festivals in Amsterdam

    The best cultural festivals in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam has always celebrated summer outdoors. Not in clubs but in squares, in parks, along the canals....

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    The best brown bars in Amsterdam - Cheers!

    The best brown bars in Amsterdam - Cheers!

    The brown pub is an Amsterdam institution. Dark wood, lace curtains, beer on tap, bitterballen from Holtkamp....

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    The best tasting rooms in Amsterdam - Cheers!

    The best tasting rooms in Amsterdam - Cheers!

    Amsterdam has a long tradition of tasting rooms. In addition to the gin tasting rooms that have been around since the seventeenth century,...

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    The best brasseries in Amsterdam for classic French

    The best brasseries in Amsterdam for classic French

    The brasserie is not a trend but an institution. In Amsterdam, the best ones are rooms with history, fixed...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    Amsterdam's best seafood restaurants: 15x the tastiest fish

    Amsterdam's best seafood restaurants: 15x the tastiest fish

    Amsterdam was built on water, and you can taste it. The city is bursting with restaurants where fish is not...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    Spontaneous dining out in Amsterdam without a reservation

    Spontaneous dining out in Amsterdam without a reservation

    Spontaneous dining out in Amsterdam has become more difficult. At most good restaurants you make reservations weeks in advance,...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    Amsterdam's best steak restaurants for carnivores

    Amsterdam's best steak restaurants for carnivores

    Amsterdam may be a city of canals and fish, but meat lovers will also find plenty to enjoy here....

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    The best Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam いただきます

    The best Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam いただきます

    Amsterdam now has a Japanese restaurant scene that goes beyond sushi on tap. Omakase tables, yakitori-yas, listening bars in...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    The best French restaurants in Amsterdam - Bon Appetit!

    The best French restaurants in Amsterdam - Bon Appetit!

    Amsterdam now has so many French restaurants that choosing is harder than ever. Bistros next to grand cafés next to gourmet...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    Sunday drinks in Amsterdam: The best cafes & terraces

    Sunday drinks in Amsterdam: The best cafes & terraces

    Sunday drinks are a ritual of their own in Amsterdam. No rush, no workday attached, just...

    Restaurants

     Amsterdam Center

    What to do on Easter in Amsterdam

    What to do on Easter in Amsterdam

    Easter weekend 2026 runs from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6. In Amsterdam, that means...

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    New exhibitions in Amsterdam - April 2026

    New exhibitions in Amsterdam - April 2026

    Amsterdam is brimming with museums where new exhibitions featuring art by the world's best-known artists and...

    Culture

     Amsterdam Center

    The best cocktail bars in Amsterdam for stylish sipping

    The best cocktail bars in Amsterdam for stylish sipping

    Amsterdam has built up a serious cocktail scene in recent years. The pioneers have been around for over fifteen years, the...

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    Best cinemas in Amsterdam: from arthouse to blockbuster

    Best cinemas in Amsterdam: from arthouse to blockbuster

    Amsterdam has cinemas for every mood. The big Pathé chains for the latest blockbusters, and a handful of independent movie houses....

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

    Inside Amsterdam: 7 outings for a weekend without the cold

    Inside Amsterdam: 7 outings for a weekend without the cold

    Not every spring weekend in Amsterdam is terrace weather. At 12 degrees and a brisk breeze, you look for something else....

    Culture

     Amsterdam Center

    The Best Museums of Amsterdam You Must Have Seen

    The Best Museums of Amsterdam You Must Have Seen

    Amsterdam is world famous for its museums. From old masters and modern art to history and cultural heritage,...

    Culture

     Amsterdam Center

    Amsterdam's coziest and tastiest food festivals

    Amsterdam's coziest and tastiest food festivals

    As the sun pokes through clouds again, we may get ready for a new festival season. At the most beautiful...

    Going out

     Amsterdam Center

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