Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ iconic capital city
The city transformed from a modest 13th-century fishing village to its current role as a major hub for tourism, culture, and business. Explore the famous canal ring and the beautiful 17th-century warehouses, a popular UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit some of Amsterdam’s many world-class museums, such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the National Maritime Museum. Take a boat trip or ride a bike in the city of nearly 1 million bikes. See the Red-Light District, where the city embraces the Dutch liberal and tolerant attitude in a regulated way. Spend your evening in a trendy restaurant, sophisticated bar, the hottest night club or a typical Dutch brown cafe between the locals.
Highlights of the Amsterdam area
Some of the Netherland’s most unique attractions can be found just outside of Amsterdam. The beautiful Keukenhof flower gardens offer you a chance to watch 7 million flower bulbs bloom over 32 hectares each spring. The Zaanse Schans offers a glimpse into the Dutch industrial past, with its traditional wooden houses, windmills, and historic workshops. The charming fishing village of Volendam is known for its harbor with fishing boats, its traditional wooden homes, and the Cheese Factory. As well as many options to have your picture taken in traditional Dutch clothing. In Edam you can visit a cheese market, as well as the 18th-century cheese warehouses with delicious cheese tastings. Also, lesser-known attractions can be found close to the capital city. We’d love to show you hidden gems such as Naarden Vesting, Haarlem, Pampus, Hoorn, Marken, and Muiderslot.
