Amsterdam City Guide
Royal Palace on Dam Square: King's reception palace
Jacob van Campen designed it on more than 13,659 wooden poles
Waterfront summer: IJburg beach opens 2026 beach season
From yoga to water sports and art to children's activities - IJburg is buzzing like never before this summer
Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh at Fabrique des Lumières
Every day from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. experience art by old masters in Holland's largest immersive art center
IJ-Halls: Europe's largest flea market in North
The best outing for anyone who loves a good bargain
Rooftop bar GAPP is the green escape above East
A laid-back rooftop terrace on high, where Amsterdam sobriety and community come together
Festifest returns to the NDSM wharf with three stages
On June 6, 2026 MCDE, CC:DISCO! and Erol Alkan will spin the tent flat
Everything at Scrambilious is about the perfect scrambled eggs
At Poppies Hotel, you build your own breakfast, from truffle Gouda to crispy bacon
Omnia Gym: Where personal growth and performance come together
Holistic personal training on Westerstraat and Keizersgracht for lasting results
Salmuera: Latin American soul on Rozengracht
From Argentine asado traditions to Amsterdam mezcaleria - Salmuera brings culture, fire and stories
Hot Since 82 plays for three hours at Lofi
Kim April and Ranger Trucco are in support on Friday, May 8
On Cornelis Schuytstraat, among Oud-Zuid's other boutiques, sits 1 Amsterdam: a menswear store run by a...
Amsterdam South
The Gedempt Hammer Quarter in Amsterdam-North has quickly become one of the most exciting culinary areas in...
Amsterdam North
The award-winning West End musical The Little Big Things will be in the Netherlands for the first time this summer,...
Amsterdam Center
On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, Recreation Area Spaarnwoude in Velsen-Zuid is all about Zin in de Zomer....
Amsterdam Surroundings
Seven cocktails, only natural wine, and an interior as if you accidentally walked into a Mexican shrine. Sins of Sal...
Amsterdam West
Directly on the water of the Nieuwe Meer River is a glass pavilion that has stood for more than thirty years,...
Weekend Tips Amsterdam: What to do this weekend?
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
May vacation in Amsterdam with kids: The best outings!
Amsterdam's best rooftop bars: drinking on level
Westergas, the cultural and culinary heart of West
The best cultural festivals in Amsterdam
The best brown bars in Amsterdam - Cheers!
The best tasting rooms in Amsterdam - Cheers!
The best brasseries in Amsterdam for classic French
Amsterdam's best seafood restaurants: 15x the tastiest fish
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01 May T/M 30 August
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01 May T/M 06 September
01 May T/M 31 December
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01 May T/M 14 June
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01 May T/M 27 September
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Padel without the hassle: that's the idea behind The Padellers, which now has three locations in the city....
In De Pijp sits a restaurant that combines Japanese grilling tradition with South American influences. Izakaya runs on small plates....
No tables, no hidden cuisine, no fuss. Restaurant Europa in North puts you right in the middle of the action: at...
Ilario opened in De Pijp in late March 2026 and runs entirely on Bologna's food culture. Think aperitivo first, food will follow naturally....
In the monumental chapel of Hotel Arena, a string ensemble plays ABBA's greatest hits for an hour, lit by nothing but candles....
Amsterdam East
On the Gedempt Hamerkanaal in North sits Benelux Bar, a place that functions as a fine coffee bar by day and transforms into a bustling coffee shop by night....
Multigroove Festival in Gaasperplas back to its roots
Club Sportive at Zuidas: luxury gym, spa, pool and classes
Coppenhagen Beads: Oldest bead store in the Netherlands
Summer of Love at Thuishaven with only house classics
Zin in de Zomer Fest, festival with well-known Dutch artists
The Padellers, padel without membership or waiting list
Izakaya in De Pijp: Japanese grill meets South American flavors
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA echoes at Hotel Arena
Canal Parade: colorful LGBTQIA+ boat parade on the canals
Martin Parr at Foam: Vivid imagery and banal scenes
BO by Bougainville: sophisticated dining, without formality
Musical Our Jordaan brings café life to RAI Theater
GRIMM: Fairy tales come to life in explosive dance mix
Art Island: Art fair with 30 galleries on Fort Island
KunstRAI, the fair for modern art in the RAI
World Press Photo 2026 exhibition at New Church
Red Light Jazz returns for thirteenth edition in the Red Light District
Portrait Biennial 2026 comes to Shed 6 with edgy theme
The Bacchus Wine Festival in the Amsterdam Forest
Photo exhibition Justin Jin brings Central Station to life
One day a year, Amsterdam transforms into a completely different city. This year, the Canal Parade exists thirty...
From Thursday, April 2, Photography Museum Foam will be completely dedicated to British photographer Martin Parr. With...
As soon as the sun shows itself, you really only want one thing: to sit outside in a place that...
Amsterdam gains a culinary hotspot where luxury meets flexibility. In the iconic Hotel TwentySeven, chef...
The Jordaan remains one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighborhoods, and that's not only because of its...
On Sunday, June 28, Oosterpark will be transformed into a festival site for one day for a new edition of...
For one day on Sunday, June 28, the Oosterpark will be transformed into a festival site for a new edition of Amsterdam Roots Festival, a festive day...
Sandwich Popov has been a neighborhood fixture for breakfast and lunch seven days a week for years. The menu runs from homemade...
A bakery has arrived in the Dapper neighborhood that is serious. Olaf Brood runs on fresh sourdough with no additives, with dough that has spent a night...