ONE DAY TRIP IDEA
Once you are in Amsterdam, you'll be grateful for the opportunity you have. And preparing yourself is one of the best things you can do, just simply because there are so many great explorations to do. The city is home to world attractions such as Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
Each museum comes with its own specialty. One is a 19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces and the other is known for collecting the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world.
As a traveler, places like these are the kind of destinations need to be cherished. They brings appreciation to arts and all the little things to a large perspective and mind set. These two destinations are so popular that you have to book your tickets in advance and it's totally worth it.
Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh Museum
SIGHTSEEING
One of the best things about Amsterdam is it's proudly serving some of the most incredible museums in the world. The city is home to unique-looking museums and NEMO Science Museum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam are some of them. One is serving interactive science exhibits, experiments, and shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum and the other is a contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art and design.
Another recommendation for great sightseeing experience is this popular attraction called Skinny Bridge. Located over the river Amstel, this bridge connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. It is a popular historic site for pedestrians and cyclists, and the best thing is it illuminate at night.
NEMO Science Museum
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Skinny Bridge
CULTURE
As the city is internationally recognized, Amsterdam is known for its great tourist destinations, stunning and historic canals, and Red Light Distric. Its history is very rich that there are many different backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts and culture in the city.
There are many aspects that reflects Amsterdam's culture. From museums, music, performing arts, nightlife, to the amazing festivals. These things will definitely be a part of your daily life once you are in the city. For the language, Dutch is the city's official language. English is also largely spoken.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Get ready to be a part of one of the world's best cities. Late spring or early fall are the best seasons to pay a visit to this beautiful city. But if you want to avoid the overwhelming crowds, you can visit it in April, May, September, or in the early October. The good weather will accompany your journey.
LANDMARKS
When it comes to Landmark, Vondelpark is definitely one of the most visited places in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This public urban park is a 47-hectare stunning park that's known since 1865. As popular as it is, the park has around 10 million visitors annually offering nature surrounding, a playground, beautiful ponds, an open-air theater, and many other park facilities.
As a city that's rich with history, Amsterdam is home to many incredible landmarks and destinations. National Monument is among the top ones. This historic monument is located on Dam Square known as one of the icons of the city. It is a 1956 white travertine monument showcasing relief sculpting and the national site for remembering the WWII era.
Vondelpark
National Monument
BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS
Hotel industry is definitely of the most growing business in Amsterdam. As the city is internationally recognized, it offers many hotels with great facilities. Whether the 5-star Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky or the the 3-star XO HOTELS CITY CENTRE - Amsterdam.
These hotels are blessed with good locations, making it the best accommodations for your journey in the city. Great amenities are also guaranteed, from good-looking buildings, elegant and sophisticated rooms, full equipment, restaurants and entertainment, to parking and breakfast.
Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
XO HOTELS CITY CENTRE - Amsterdam
BEST RESTAURANTS
Amsterdam is also home to some of the best restaurants. One of the best ones is this restaurant called Omelegg - City Centre. This breakfast restaurant is a home to a good and tasty dishes such as Croissant and Shakshuka. The place itself is perfectly set with comfortable amenities and has a great vibes to it.
Greenwoods Singel is also popularly known in the city. This brunch restaurant attracts its customers with good set, comfortable space, great food taste and presentation, friendly service and environment, affordable price, and good location. The Eggs Benedict and Banana Bread are worth trying.
Omelegg - City Centre
Greenwoods Singel
BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS
Talking about souvenir shopping, there are so many great places to go to. From the iconic and famous Bloemenmarkt to the well-known Albert Cuyp Market. These markets has been known since forever. One is a unique-floating market dating back from 1862 with many great products such as souvenirs and flowers, while the other is a street market since 1905 offering lots of stands selling clothing, local foods, and many more.
Bloemenmarkt
Albert Cuyp Market
