Amsterdam City Guide
Milkshake Festival: open-minded electronic dance festival
On July 25 and 26, 2026 - and this year it coincides with WorldPride in Amsterdam
Miniature Museum: History city in miniature
A permanent museum opens on Museum Square where history passes by you in miniature
Arles: Modern French bistro with focus on seasonal cuisine
Seasonal French dishes, strong wine list and chef Numa Muller in a quiet street of De Pijp
40 Years of Inez & Vinoodh at Kunstmuseum Den Haag
An ode to four decades of iconic fashion photography by the world-renowned photographer duo.
Benny Blisto new chef at Lighthouse Island
Chef of Bak Restaurant takes charge of kitchen at iconic island restaurant
Sagardi: Basque grill and pintxo bar at 't Sui
Basque grill restaurant and pintxo bar with open fire, seasonal produce and private rooms in historic building
Spectrum closes: Amsterdam loses two Michelin stars
Chef Sidney Schutte slams door on starred restaurant Spectrum
Overtone Bistro on the Overtoom: Dining with vinyl in the background
Hungarian cuisine, changing photo exhibitions and a DJ on weekends
VanOost Sundays: Brunch with guest chefs near Oosterpark
Floris van Straalen cooks on Sundays with chefs from the top of Dutch cuisine
Nela: Live-fire restaurant in The Valley at Zuidas
Chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller cook on open fire, in front of shared plates
Where the iconic Roest on Oostenburg once symbolized hip urban beach with raucous raves and industrial underground parties,...
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Amsterdam East
MeWe is a boutique club where dinners by celebrity chef Dennis Huwaë transition smoothly into club nights....
Amsterdam Center
Oud-West has gained a cozy neighborhood cafe. Café Kompleet in the heart of the Helmers neighborhood aims to provide a...
Amsterdam West
Looking for the tastiest pizza in Amsterdam? Whether you're a fan of a classic Neapolitan...
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) sits in the 1894 Stadsschouwburg in the middle of the busy Leidseplein. Inside, you'll find...
The first official swimming spot in the heart of Amsterdam is a reality. The Marineterrein offers a refreshing escape...
Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?
Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West
Chic dining on the Amsterdam waterfront
What to do in Amsterdam when it's 30 degrees
The 10 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam
The best outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam
The best restaurants and bars in De Baarsjes
The best restaurants and cafes in and around the Red Light District
The best hotspots at the NDSM-Werf in North
The best things to do in Amsterdam with kids
The best restaurants in the Hammer Quarter in North
19x Best Terraces in Amsterdam 2026
The best restaurants in the Jordaan - Enjoy your meal!
Vondelpark, the park where all Amsterdammers come together
The best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam - Buon appetito
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Located right on the water by the Oosterdok, Hannekes Boom consists of a wooden, almost temporary structure...
The Amsterdam Museum, as its name suggests, is entirely focused on all there is to know...
Café Café is the newest jewel in Amsterdam's hospitality crown. Opened by Younique Concepts, the people behind restaurants...
"Jondani is more than a restaurant; it is an ode to family, sophistication and the good life." - Mickey de Jong, co-owner
Amsterdam South
Kuuma Sauna at the Marinterrein in Centrum and at FC Hyena in Noord helps Amsterdammers unwind, relax and connect with each other....
Who doesn't love a nice, juicy burger. As supper, snack or hangover cure... There is really no time when the burger is not....
The Bite of Amsterdam food festival takes place this weekend in Amstelpark
Yayoi Kusama big at the Stedelijk Museum
Holland Festival: international performing arts festival
Raw street photography Ed van der Elsken at Rijksmuseum
eFoiling: Electrically driven across the water through air surfing
Lucky Duck: Asian street food restaurant with fire and flair
Pieter Henket's ode to freedom and identity in Bildhalle
Pink Beach: urban beach with bottomless brunches in North
Immersive film experience David Attenborough at ARTIS
Bildhalle: a keen eye for contemporary photography
Vondelpark Open Air Theatre open all weekends again
Matisse exhibition at H'ART Museum colors Amsterdam
JOY Festival back with Franky Rizardo at Hembrugterrein
Vincent Hall: Sensory Van Gogh, Kahlo and Bosch experience
Gregory Porter and Metropole Orchestra at Olympic Stadium
Concept store SPRMRKT reopened in the East
Masters of Movement: contemporary ballet at top level
Final StreetGasm2000 rally at Olympic Stadium
VondelGym: Kickboxing, CrossFit and yoga in one open hall
Vincent on Friday: evening of music and art at ’t Van Gogh
The Magic Table: magical dining experience at Andaz
Keinemusik with &ME and Rampa in Amsterdam Forest
Gashouder, Westergas cultural stage reopens
AbrahamArt: Iconic art of name in the Mirror Quarter
Dance Valley with Calvin Harris and Hardwell in Spaarnwoude
From three iconic venues to one vibrant whole. After twenty years as trusted venues for parties, catering and...
South Korea has emerged as a global pioneer in the beauty industry in record time. What began as a local...
Located on the IJ in Amsterdam-North, the EYE Film Museum has been the place to be for lovers of film history since 2012....
Amsterdam North
With the arrival of restaurant The SIREN on the Rokin, Amsterdam gains a new jewel in its culinary...
Soulkitchen is a restaurant, cocktail bar and club all in one; it is a vibrant fusion of culinary indulgence, a...
Fancy Japanese finger food and an evening of Amsterdam conviviality? Whether you find yourself in the Pijp, Oud-West, Zuidas...
Fancy Japanese finger food and an evening of Amsterdam conviviality? Whether you find yourself in the Pijp, Oud-West, Zuidas or on beach island in IJburg,...
Peggy Kuiper has only been active as an artist for a few years, yet she is already attracting the interest of galleries in New York....
The Groote Museum is a unique addition to the city's cultural and scientific scene. Located next to the historic Artis Zoo, it offers...