Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
great location on the bank of the Amstel river; established in 1702, really!!
good coffee and nice meals
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijdegreat location on the bank of the Amstel river; established in 1702, really!!
good coffee and nice meals
daily market; lots to see and interesting/exotic things to eat and drink;
make sure to have a "haring", Dutch special
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraatdaily market; lots to see and interesting/exotic things to eat and drink;
make sure to have a "haring", Dutch special
bar around the corner, good atmosphere nice beer and good, not very expensive meals, daily changing menu also vegetarian options
41 locals recommend
Café Bloemers B.V.
70 Hemonystraatbar around the corner, good atmosphere nice beer and good, not very expensive meals, daily changing menu also vegetarian options
Dinner in the dark: you will enjoy your food in the complete dark: smell, taste and hear but not to see what is on your plate! Amazing experience
34 locals recommend
Ctaste
55 AmsteldijkDinner in the dark: you will enjoy your food in the complete dark: smell, taste and hear but not to see what is on your plate! Amazing experience
Authentic Italian food from Puglia. Fresh pasta dishes, very kind hosts, good wines
7 locals recommend
Casa Nostra
233 CeintuurbaanAuthentic Italian food from Puglia. Fresh pasta dishes, very kind hosts, good wines
Surinamese food to eat in or take out. Exotic mixture of Creole, Javanese and Chines kitchens. Large portions and very well priced
Sranant Food
432 CeintuurbaanSurinamese food to eat in or take out. Exotic mixture of Creole, Javanese and Chines kitchens. Large portions and very well priced
Hollands Hap Hmm Restaurant
33 Eerste HelmersstraatDutch Classics
Budget dinner
Pasta Pasta
67 Ferdinand BolstraatBudget dinner
Combine your own pasta
Budget dinners
Excellent take away Indonesian Food Nasi Rames: White Rice with 2 choices of meat and 1 choice of veggies, or the other way around 9 euro
Other meals go by weight,
cheapest 7 eur
14 locals recommend
Indo Jaya
141 Van WoustraatBudget dinners
Excellent take away Indonesian Food Nasi Rames: White Rice with 2 choices of meat and 1 choice of veggies, or the other way around 9 euro
Other meals go by weight,
cheapest 7 eur
Basic Northern European dishes in an interesting setting: on an old ship 'Quo Vadis', manned by volunteers. Open only on Wednesday and Friday evening from 6 pm. Cash only
8 locals recommend
End of the world
61 JavakadeBasic Northern European dishes in an interesting setting: on an old ship 'Quo Vadis', manned by volunteers. Open only on Wednesday and Friday evening from 6 pm. Cash only
IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der HelststraatSmallesst ice cream vending shop. Brilliant ice cream, nice flavours
Quaint sandwhich shop, for breakfast and lunch. Good quality, everything is fresh. Try a Dutch special: broodje kroket or a broodje oude kaas (old Dutch cheese)
Broodje Popov
20 Van WoustraatQuaint sandwhich shop, for breakfast and lunch. Good quality, everything is fresh. Try a Dutch special: broodje kroket or a broodje oude kaas (old Dutch cheese)
Dutch dining in a beautiful ambiance:
The restaurant is a true culinary museum, where you can dine underneath 4 original works of art of the famous Rembrandt. The walls coated with beautiful gold leather wall paper date from the 17th century make the restaurant a unique location in the heart of Amsterdam.
Despite the classic interior, d’Vijff Vlieghen offers Dutch cuisine with a modern twist, seasonal ingredients.
Don't let the ambiance scare you off, the prices are very reasonable
23 locals recommend
d'Vijff Vlieghen
294-302 SpuistraatDutch dining in a beautiful ambiance:
The restaurant is a true culinary museum, where you can dine underneath 4 original works of art of the famous Rembrandt. The walls coated with beautiful gold leather wall paper date from the 17th century make the restaurant a unique location in the heart of Amsterdam.
Despite the classic interior, d’Vijff Vlieghen offers Dutch cuisine with a modern twist, seasonal ingredients.
Don't let the ambiance scare you off, the prices are very reasonable
Original old skool Dutch cuisine in an authentic setting, a real treat
51 locals recommend
Haesje Claes Restaurant
275 SpuistraatOriginal old skool Dutch cuisine in an authentic setting, a real treat
Canvas
150 WibautstraatGreat roof terrace with a view of the city. Must see
Great Mexican food and cocktails! Always crowded so be prepared to wait with a drink...
46 locals recommend
Rose's Cantina
40 ReguliersdwarsstraatGreat Mexican food and cocktails! Always crowded so be prepared to wait with a drink...
Excellent for a long evening with friends with pitchers Margarita's, Mexican music and proper Mexican food
57 locals recommend
Los Pilones
63 KerkstraatExcellent for a long evening with friends with pitchers Margarita's, Mexican music and proper Mexican food
Nice Indonesian food for a low price: main courses (meat or fish) under 10 eur, vegetables are ordered seperately; nasi rames 15 eur (all on 1 plate); rijsttafel (several dishes) 2p starts at 25 eur
69 locals recommend
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A SpuistraatNice Indonesian food for a low price: main courses (meat or fish) under 10 eur, vegetables are ordered seperately; nasi rames 15 eur (all on 1 plate); rijsttafel (several dishes) 2p starts at 25 eur
A place where you can find salads, juices, soups and snacks so full of flavour ‘you’d forget they’re hearty and healthy‘. Good concept full of flavour
122 locals recommend
SLA
149 CeintuurbaanA place where you can find salads, juices, soups and snacks so full of flavour ‘you’d forget they’re hearty and healthy‘. Good concept full of flavour
For all the vegans, and more. Excellent humus and warm pitta breads, served with pickles. Yummie. Open form 12.00 - 17.00 or when they are sold
40 locals recommend
Sir Hummus
181 Van der HelstpleinFor all the vegans, and more. Excellent humus and warm pitta breads, served with pickles. Yummie. Open form 12.00 - 17.00 or when they are sold
Excellent authentic Indonesian meals, also rijsttafel = a bit of every dish with rice. Good prices
9 locals recommend
Bojo Indonesian Restaurant
49 HS Lange LeidsedwarsstraatExcellent authentic Indonesian meals, also rijsttafel = a bit of every dish with rice. Good prices
Excellent coffee and brilliant poached eggs and salmon on rye bread
172 locals recommend
Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkExcellent coffee and brilliant poached eggs and salmon on rye bread
Homemade mexican food and drinks; fresh salsa’s from scratch and think of the most tasteful combinations, like authentic Cuban ropa vieja, a Mexican smokey tinga chicken taco and the most flavorful ceviches. Every dish is homemade. Open till 3.00 on weeknights, 4.00 weekend; bar bites after kitchen's closes.
35 locals recommend
Calle Ocho
226I Albert CuypstraatHomemade mexican food and drinks; fresh salsa’s from scratch and think of the most tasteful combinations, like authentic Cuban ropa vieja, a Mexican smokey tinga chicken taco and the most flavorful ceviches. Every dish is homemade. Open till 3.00 on weeknights, 4.00 weekend; bar bites after kitchen's closes.
Super location and surroundings. Very old bar, started in 1642. Excellent Dutch apple pie
105 locals recommend
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtSuper location and surroundings. Very old bar, started in 1642. Excellent Dutch apple pie
bruin café in the Jordaan; away from the crowd, afternoon sun on the terrace
160 locals recommend
Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgrachtbruin café in the Jordaan; away from the crowd, afternoon sun on the terrace
De Oranjerie
15hs Binnen Oranjestraatbruin café just off the touristy Haarlemmerdijk
Very central and the most coziest bistro in the Jordaan, near the Anne Frank museum. Dutch cuisine: Dutch pancakes, stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables served with a sausage), mum's stewed beef with red cabbage, Fried mussels with onions. Great desserts. Also steak's and burgers for the less adventures.
They also do breakfast and lunch.
A must try
18 locals recommend
Bistro Bij ons
287H PrinsengrachtVery central and the most coziest bistro in the Jordaan, near the Anne Frank museum. Dutch cuisine: Dutch pancakes, stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables served with a sausage), mum's stewed beef with red cabbage, Fried mussels with onions. Great desserts. Also steak's and burgers for the less adventures.
They also do breakfast and lunch.
A must try
Located at the otherside of 't IJ, great views of the river. On the site of former dockyards great atmosphere. Lunch and dinner . Music, dj & dancing on fridaynight after dinner.
Ferry behind Central Station towards NSDM
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinLocated at the otherside of 't IJ, great views of the river. On the site of former dockyards great atmosphere. Lunch and dinner . Music, dj & dancing on fridaynight after dinner.
Ferry behind Central Station towards NSDM
Brocante on monday morning 9.00-13.00 uur
Saturday also vegetables and food stalls (biological) 9.00-17.00
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBrocante on monday morning 9.00-13.00 uur
Saturday also vegetables and food stalls (biological) 9.00-17.00
Royal Indonesian feast. Lavish, wickedly complex dishes combined to create unique rijsttafels.
Modern Indonesian food on white table clothes, what a pleasure to eat here!!
They also offer candle light dinner cruises on their vintage saloon boat, saturdays and other dates. Check out their website
18 locals recommend
Blue Pepper
366 NassaukadeRoyal Indonesian feast. Lavish, wickedly complex dishes combined to create unique rijsttafels.
Modern Indonesian food on white table clothes, what a pleasure to eat here!!
They also offer candle light dinner cruises on their vintage saloon boat, saturdays and other dates. Check out their website
Bar Restaurant Pompstation
52 Zeeburgerdijkmeat & live musci (thursday-sunday)
Café-restaurant Stork is an unique fish and sea food restaurant at a special location in the north of Amsterdam. Here it is all about daily fresh caught and prepared products. The menu offers a wide range of products for the seafood and fish gourmet. From a classical fruits de mer and also whole served fishes of the season. Stork is situated in an old industrial loft at bussinespark De Overkant, the former Stork factory, at the northern banks of the river IJ. Beside a restaurant there is a huge café for a small bite or drink. During the summer the enormous terrace at the south directly situated at the water is the right spot for the perfect holiday feeling. With a view on the passing boats..
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalCafé-restaurant Stork is an unique fish and sea food restaurant at a special location in the north of Amsterdam. Here it is all about daily fresh caught and prepared products. The menu offers a wide range of products for the seafood and fish gourmet. From a classical fruits de mer and also whole served fishes of the season. Stork is situated in an old industrial loft at bussinespark De Overkant, the former Stork factory, at the northern banks of the river IJ. Beside a restaurant there is a huge café for a small bite or drink. During the summer the enormous terrace at the south directly situated at the water is the right spot for the perfect holiday feeling. With a view on the passing boats..
Vegetables first, also sustainable meats. Also a great spot for a drink or movie in the summer season
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegVegetables first, also sustainable meats. Also a great spot for a drink or movie in the summer season
Breakfast: Our aim is to spread a little bit of cheer with our range of scrumptious homemade cakes, breakfast/lunch or Amsterdam famous pancakes. All served in house by our amazing team of Hospitality proffesionals with years of experience in making you feel right at home.
Our chefs have crafted a wonderful menu to bring British, American & Dutch classics to you in new and vibrant ways. Why not pop in and sample our wonderful range of fresh juices, Pure Leaf teas and exclusive speciality coffees. Our terrace is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the sun or shelter from the Dutch rain.
9 locals recommend
Dragons Delight
200 TolstraatBreakfast: Our aim is to spread a little bit of cheer with our range of scrumptious homemade cakes, breakfast/lunch or Amsterdam famous pancakes. All served in house by our amazing team of Hospitality proffesionals with years of experience in making you feel right at home.
Our chefs have crafted a wonderful menu to bring British, American & Dutch classics to you in new and vibrant ways. Why not pop in and sample our wonderful range of fresh juices, Pure Leaf teas and exclusive speciality coffees. Our terrace is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the sun or shelter from the Dutch rain.
Breakfast, lunch, coffee & pie, great wines. Lovely people.
Dutch breakfast or just a croissant & a coffee. Or special buns/rolls great flavors.
Bij Paul
10 HemonystraatBreakfast, lunch, coffee & pie, great wines. Lovely people.
Dutch breakfast or just a croissant & a coffee. Or special buns/rolls great flavors.
International breakfast options in a in an old sandcastle-like theatre in 'de Pijp' district.
Three light filled floors, white-washed walls interplay with the industrial elements of red brick and piping, along with rustic wooden furniture, comfy linnen cushions, long shared tables, and green plants. Easy and natural, reminding you of your ultimate getaway.
Our kitchen is known for our wholesome, happy food, much of it organic and locally sourced. Order from our pacific surf and Harry Nilsson menu's, seven days a week, from sunrise to almost midnight. We're ready to make your cafe and coco dreams come true.
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanInternational breakfast options in a in an old sandcastle-like theatre in 'de Pijp' district.
Three light filled floors, white-washed walls interplay with the industrial elements of red brick and piping, along with rustic wooden furniture, comfy linnen cushions, long shared tables, and green plants. Easy and natural, reminding you of your ultimate getaway.
Our kitchen is known for our wholesome, happy food, much of it organic and locally sourced. Order from our pacific surf and Harry Nilsson menu's, seven days a week, from sunrise to almost midnight. We're ready to make your cafe and coco dreams come true.
Breakfast starts at 7.00 am, they serve breakfast & lunch all day.
Omelegg is the first omelettery in The Netherlands.
We create a special Omelette every week to surprise our guests! You can expect anything, from Tuna Melt to Ratatouille and from Chicken Sateh to Bolognese. All made into a delicous Omelette that you probably will never forget!
121 locals recommend
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatBreakfast starts at 7.00 am, they serve breakfast & lunch all day.
Omelegg is the first omelettery in The Netherlands.
We create a special Omelette every week to surprise our guests! You can expect anything, from Tuna Melt to Ratatouille and from Chicken Sateh to Bolognese. All made into a delicous Omelette that you probably will never forget!
Breakfast, brunch, dinner, wine, beer etc
You’ll find us on a small leafy street in de Pijp, Amsterdam.
With a distinct nod to the food and wine culture of Melbourne’s own Little Collins street, our menu offers a fresh take on seasonally-inspired ingredients and classic dishes from all over the world.
We bring fresh eyes to old favourites, and an open mind to eaters and drinkers of all types. Above all, everything we serve is made with love, making Little Collins a place to feel at home, even when you are far from there.
164 locals recommend
Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatBreakfast, brunch, dinner, wine, beer etc
You’ll find us on a small leafy street in de Pijp, Amsterdam.
With a distinct nod to the food and wine culture of Melbourne’s own Little Collins street, our menu offers a fresh take on seasonally-inspired ingredients and classic dishes from all over the world.
We bring fresh eyes to old favourites, and an open mind to eaters and drinkers of all types. Above all, everything we serve is made with love, making Little Collins a place to feel at home, even when you are far from there.
The menu of THT exists of small dishes from all over the world, and can be shared.
You can not only explore the variety of dishes, but also visit a concert or other performances. There's almost always something going on!
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeThe menu of THT exists of small dishes from all over the world, and can be shared.
You can not only explore the variety of dishes, but also visit a concert or other performances. There's almost always something going on!
brunch, lunch, drinks with a view & live music. special location & there has been a restaurant on this site since 1662!
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgrachtbrunch, lunch, drinks with a view & live music. special location & there has been a restaurant on this site since 1662!
Moeders (Dutch for mothers) is known for the traditional Dutch food. For more than 25 years we serve our famous Dutch Ricedish, which is a combination of all our typical Dutch specialties. For those who don't want to enjoy all of this, there are plenty of other things to chose from the extensive, international menu.
252 locals recommend
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtMoeders (Dutch for mothers) is known for the traditional Dutch food. For more than 25 years we serve our famous Dutch Ricedish, which is a combination of all our typical Dutch specialties. For those who don't want to enjoy all of this, there are plenty of other things to chose from the extensive, international menu.
Daily market, exceopt sunday. Local food such as ra herring & stroopwafels but also lots of small food trucks with street food from all over the world
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatDaily market, exceopt sunday. Local food such as ra herring & stroopwafels but also lots of small food trucks with street food from all over the world
Pension Homeland
5 Kattenburgerstraatgreat location, terrace & swimming
As the name suggests, this establishment is built in an old iron hangar, and has a gigantic outdoor area covering around 1,000 m2. The menu offers up dishes like classic Angus hamburgers, ravioli and seafood.
87 locals recommend
Hangar Amsterdam
36 AambeeldstraatAs the name suggests, this establishment is built in an old iron hangar, and has a gigantic outdoor area covering around 1,000 m2. The menu offers up dishes like classic Angus hamburgers, ravioli and seafood.
100% vegan dishes, and the relaxed atmosphere will surprise and please you.
66 locals recommend
Meatless District
65-67 Bilderdijkstraat 100% vegan dishes, and the relaxed atmosphere will surprise and please you.
Saravanaa Bhavan Amsterdam
123-124 StadhouderskadeSouthern India Vegetarian: famous for their dhosa!
Annavilaas | South Indian Restaurant Amsterdam
117 - 119 Van Woustraatvegetarian Soutehrn India kicthen
Essentials
Lidl
25a Hemonylaansupermarket, cheap but good fruit and vegetables
select your own breakfast
supermarket, organic, local,
many things to taste and experience;
select your own breakfast
take out a meal and use the micro wave at the Hidden House
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaansupermarket, organic, local,
many things to taste and experience;
select your own breakfast
take out a meal and use the micro wave at the Hidden House
OLVG location East
9 OosterparkHospital, first aid / doctor (GP) post
Mediacl care for Tourists & Expats;
24/7 emergency service, prescription & hotel visiting service
www.amsterdamtouristdoctors.nl
+31 20 2373654 (24/7)
Amsterdam Tourist Doctors
88 Nieuwe PasseerdersstraatMediacl care for Tourists & Expats;
24/7 emergency service, prescription & hotel visiting service
www.amsterdamtouristdoctors.nl
+31 20 2373654 (24/7)
Velespit
33 Eerste Oosterparkstraatbicycle rent
great breads to bring home or to sit down for breakfast & have a coffee and sandwhich
77 locals recommend
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g Elandsgrachtgreat breads to bring home or to sit down for breakfast & have a coffee and sandwhich
Drinks, Nightlife & Music
superb location at the Amstelriver, a real 'bruin café' an authentic Amsterdam bar with a good selection of beers
terrace at the waterfront, in the sun at the end of the day!!
218 locals recommend
Café Hesp
130-131 Weesperzijdesuperb location at the Amstelriver, a real 'bruin café' an authentic Amsterdam bar with a good selection of beers
terrace at the waterfront, in the sun at the end of the day!!
Our spot to meet friends and a have great beer on the terrace. They also have a "proeverIJtje", to taste 6 beers in a 6 small glasses.
Guided tours of the brewery. Underneath a windmill.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeOur spot to meet friends and a have great beer on the terrace. They also have a "proeverIJtje", to taste 6 beers in a 6 small glasses.
Guided tours of the brewery. Underneath a windmill.
Brewery on a excellent location. Brilliant beers, great selection and food!!
75 locals recommend
Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds ArmsteegBrewery on a excellent location. Brilliant beers, great selection and food!!
Café George
84 Leidsegrachtlovely authentic bruin café; nice location and a terrace
Modern bruin café on a great location in the city centre but of the beaten track
26 locals recommend
Spanjer en van Twist
60 LeliegrachtModern bruin café on a great location in the city centre but of the beaten track
Excellent spot to try different beers mostly from Belgium & Holland but also a few from th rest of Europe: 33 freshly tapped options!!!
This beer café is situated in the oldest bar in the Pijp
8 locals recommend
Foeders
34 CeintuurbaanExcellent spot to try different beers mostly from Belgium & Holland but also a few from th rest of Europe: 33 freshly tapped options!!!
This beer café is situated in the oldest bar in the Pijp
Disco Dolly
11 Handboogstraatwide variety of music
From hip-hop to house and from disco to techno, AIR aspires to deliver an unique experience!
109 locals recommend
AIR Amsterdam
24 AmstelstraatFrom hip-hop to house and from disco to techno, AIR aspires to deliver an unique experience!
Panama
4 Oostelijke HandelskadeJimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatClub NL
169 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalLAB111 is a quirky cult cinema located in a monumental old pathological anatomical laboratory in Amsterdam. Our programming consists of special films that appeal to the imagination, encourage people to think and inspire. From in-depth documentaries, modern classics and small public films to unconventional genre films.
Next to the cinema you can discover exhibitions, debate evenings take place and you can dine extensively in Strangelove or just hang out.
69 locals recommend
LAB111
111 Arie BiemondstraatLAB111 is a quirky cult cinema located in a monumental old pathological anatomical laboratory in Amsterdam. Our programming consists of special films that appeal to the imagination, encourage people to think and inspire. From in-depth documentaries, modern classics and small public films to unconventional genre films.
Next to the cinema you can discover exhibitions, debate evenings take place and you can dine extensively in Strangelove or just hang out.
Sample a flight of experimental creations such as the Thai Thai Tripel flavoured with East Asian aromatics or the Mannenliefde Saison made with lemongrass and Szechuan pepper.
Terrace
105 locals recommend
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalSample a flight of experimental creations such as the Thai Thai Tripel flavoured with East Asian aromatics or the Mannenliefde Saison made with lemongrass and Szechuan pepper.
Terrace
all wines by the glass so you can try them all. All day food & bites (bitterballen is a Dutch treat with some beer or wine).
9 locals recommend
Rayleigh & Ramsay Van Wou
97 Van Woustraatall wines by the glass so you can try them all. All day food & bites (bitterballen is a Dutch treat with some beer or wine).
Arts & Culture
Discover a world of science and technology, where children can playfully experience science and technology all day long. Great location and a large, open terrace to lounge and see the city.
603 locals recommend
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokDiscover a world of science and technology, where children can playfully experience science and technology all day long. Great location and a large, open terrace to lounge and see the city.
A visit to Het Grachtenhuis is the perfect way to learn more about the history of Amsterdam’s canal ring.
89 locals recommend
The Canal House Museum
386 HerengrachtA visit to Het Grachtenhuis is the perfect way to learn more about the history of Amsterdam’s canal ring.
Tucked away in the heart of Amsterdam’s inner city (red light district) lies a small marvel: Our Lord in the Attic Museum: a uniquely preserved seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished livingrooms, kitchens and bedsteads, leading literally to the highpoint of the museum: an entire church in the attic.
172 locals recommend
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
38-40 Oudezijds VoorburgwalTucked away in the heart of Amsterdam’s inner city (red light district) lies a small marvel: Our Lord in the Attic Museum: a uniquely preserved seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished livingrooms, kitchens and bedsteads, leading literally to the highpoint of the museum: an entire church in the attic.
Entertainment & Activities
Much of Dutch prosperity, culture and identity is owed to the peoplewho saw the opportunities the sea gives us and sailed out to seize these opportunities. This Museum, tells their colorful stories.
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinMuch of Dutch prosperity, culture and identity is owed to the peoplewho saw the opportunities the sea gives us and sailed out to seize these opportunities. This Museum, tells their colorful stories.
Swim and relax at a sand beach by the IJsselmeer, restaurant and bar
easily reached by tram
150 locals recommend
Strand Blijburg
Swim and relax at a sand beach by the IJsselmeer, restaurant and bar
easily reached by tram
Unique location for a bar and restaurant at the lakeside, alas no swimming. Also table tennis, table football. On the menu you'll find more than fifty craft beers.
66 locals recommend
Strandzuid
22 EuropapleinUnique location for a bar and restaurant at the lakeside, alas no swimming. Also table tennis, table football. On the menu you'll find more than fifty craft beers.
Houseboat Museum
296K PrinsengrachtSee how Amsterdammers live on an old ship in the canals
Piramide Speeltuin
8 Haarlemmer HouttuinenPlayground for children; take away coffee around the corner
Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatFood & cinema in a fringe setting. Parc nearby
Parks & Nature
The oldest playground in Holland. Football field, large sand pit and water, climbing, slides, swings etc. A place to run around and play.
free entrance
10 locals recommend
Speeltuin UJ Klaren
10 Tweede WeteringplantsoenThe oldest playground in Holland. Football field, large sand pit and water, climbing, slides, swings etc. A place to run around and play.
free entrance
A wide variety of small domestic and farm animals, donkey, pigs, chickens, geese, rabbits, guinea pig, rabbit, sheep, goats. Also a small playground, sand pit.
pony rides wednesday
free entrance
28 locals recommend
Petting Zoo De Pijp
82 Lizzy AnsinghstraatA wide variety of small domestic and farm animals, donkey, pigs, chickens, geese, rabbits, guinea pig, rabbit, sheep, goats. Also a small playground, sand pit.
pony rides wednesday
free entrance
More than a Zoo. Also a beautiful environment to walk a round in a historic setting
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanMore than a Zoo. Also a beautiful environment to walk a round in a historic setting
Lovely green parc. Childrens playground, sand pit and water, climbing, slides, swings etc. A place to run around and play. Also football or badminton, Frisbee etc on the lawns. Ask us for materials.
685 locals recommend
Sarphatipark
37I SarphatiparkLovely green parc. Childrens playground, sand pit and water, climbing, slides, swings etc. A place to run around and play. Also football or badminton, Frisbee etc on the lawns. Ask us for materials.
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanBeautiful exotic & local plants. Quiet spot to relax
Nature playground.Do you want to play with sand and water, sail on a raft, catch aquatic animals, play in a flowing stream, wander through reeds and bushes or just enjoy nature quietly? It's all possible here!
Excellent spot to romp around in Dutch Nature. Coffee, tea etc for parents.
Open everyday; terrain is always open. Guard on wednesday,saturday & sunday 11.00-18.00, all other days 13.00-18.00.
10 locals recommend
Natuurspeeltuin Het Woeste Westen
3 OverbrakerpadNature playground.Do you want to play with sand and water, sail on a raft, catch aquatic animals, play in a flowing stream, wander through reeds and bushes or just enjoy nature quietly? It's all possible here!
Excellent spot to romp around in Dutch Nature. Coffee, tea etc for parents.
Open everyday; terrain is always open. Guard on wednesday,saturday & sunday 11.00-18.00, all other days 13.00-18.00.
Shopping
De afstap
12 Oude LeliestraatThé shop for knitting, embroidery etc in Amsterdam