Tips for Amsterdam

Written by Donovan July 1, 2014 Category: Europe, Netherlands Tags: , , , , Comments
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam (3 nights)

In winter, you can iceskate on the Museumplein or Leidseplein. There are a lot of bars are on Leidseplein and Rembrandplein. If you like art, definitely visit the Rijksmuseum with the real Rembrandt paintings. Shopping at the Kalverstraat and the ‘nine streets’. Amsterdam is more famous for walking around near the canals in the center and enjoying the vibe especially in the bars and maybe a coffeeshop? Coffeeshops are everywhere and if you wanna see prostitues you have to go to the famous red light area.

By the way, I advise you, when you plan to visit these museums, and the Anne Frankhuis, go AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, otherwise you have to wait at least 3 hours, and that is a waste of your time.

Other stuff to visit:
– Heineken experience – drink beer at sub-zero temperatures
– eat freshly made stroopwaffles
– Cheese museum (free entry)

Day trip: Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is a stone’s throw from Amsterdam, where there is so much to do. Bus From Amsterdam Central Station, Connexxion bus 391 departs every hour to Zaanse Schans. The journey takes 40 minutes.

What’s to Do at Zaanse Schans:

Tour the inside of one of five functional windmills that are open to the public. Sawmills, oil mills and a paint mill allow visitors to see how windmills contributed to the manufacture of each product.