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Top 10 Things to do and Attractions in Amsterdam!

Top 10 Things to do and Attractions in Amsterdam

There are so many things to do and attractions in Amsterdam! If you’re looking for a Amsterdam Travel Blog that tells you all the top must do things in Amsterdam, you’re at the right place! Let’s find out what are some of the things that you can do right here in Amsterdam!

Things to do and Attractions in Amsterdam

1. Amsterdam Canal Cruises

View of the Amsterdam Canals
View of the Amsterdam Canals

Ditch the bike (or your shoes) and hop on the Amsterdam Canal Cruises! By taking this cruise, you will be able to cover all the major attractions in Amsterdam, all in the comfort of your seat onboard the cruise!

2. Visit to the Flower Markets (Bloemenmarkt) in Amsterdam

Flower Market Amsterdam
Flower Market Amsterdam

Along Singel, you will be able to find the Bloemenmarkt (aka Flower Market) in Amsterdam! Here you will be able to find many different varieties of the famous flower export of the Netherlands – Tulips!

3. Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

Anne Frank's Statue @ Church near Anne Frank House
Anne Frank’s Statue @ Church near Anne Frank House

Interested in history? Anne Frank House will allow you to step back in time via Anne Frank’s diary that depicts the occupation of Nazi Germany during WW2!

4. Zaanse Schans to see Traditional Windmills near Amsterdam

Traditional Windmills Zaanse Schans
Traditional Windmills Zaanse Schans

A short ride away from Amsterdam Central Station is Zaanse Schans (stop at Koog Zaandijk Station). At Zaanse Schans, you can have the opportunity to see these traditional windmills that still works today!

5. Oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands

Oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands Zaanse Schans
Oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands Zaanse Schans

While you’re in Zaanse Schans, why not visit the oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands that was established since 1887? It is today a museum but still serves good coffee (go to the back!) – the bedrock of this household supermarket chain in the Netherlands!

6. Of Clogs and Wooden Shoes

Rows of Clogs Zaanse Schans
Rows of Clogs Zaanse Schans

Visit the clog making demonstrations at Zaanse Schans and you’ll be amazed at how these simple soft woods can become colourful and intricately designed clogs worn in the Netherlands!

7. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Nicely Warmed Swimming pool at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Nicely Warmed Swimming pool at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Pamper youself at the Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam! Here you can choose to stay at the new Urban wing or the traditional Victoria Wing. Whatever your choice, you’ll enjoy the heated indoor pool with a glass roof even as it snows in the deep winter night!

8. Your pick of La Place Amsterdam OR Japanese “All You Can Eat” Buffet in Amsterdam!

La Place Amsterdam
La Place Amsterdam

La Place is Amsterdam’s version of Marche in Singapore! Here you can find a large variety of food that includes meats, pasta, pastries and desserts!

Salmon Avocado & Tuna Sushi at Amsterdam Buffet
Salmon Avocado & Tuna Sushi at Amsterdam Buffet

Fancy a buffet while you’re in the Netherlands? Why not try the Japanese “All You Can Eat” buffet in Amsterdam? You’ll be surprised by the rules that they have and also pleasantly enticed by the quality of food that they serve up!

9. Albert Cuypmarkt Amsterdam Street Markets!

Arriving at Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam!
Arriving at Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam!

If street market is your thing, remember to visit the Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam! Here you can try out the street food such as stroopwafels or fried fries and even source out for the best deals at the many different street stalls here!

10. Museums & Shopping in Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam - Did you notice the ice skating rink?
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam – Did you notice the ice skating rink?

Museums such as Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum at the Amsterdam Museum Square are the evergreens in Amsterdam. Here you can personally view the famous “Sunflowers” as drawn by Van Gogh himself! If art is not your cup of tea, maybe shopping is? You will be spoilt for choice at the shopping streets in Amsterdam from Nieuwendijk to Kalverstraat!

Amsterdam Shopping Streets
Amsterdam Shopping Streets

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We hope you have enjoyed this post! There are so many things to do in Amsterdam, be sure to check them out the next time you’re in Amsterdam!

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We finally rounded off our 10 day Europe Trip with Amsterdam City on Day 9 and 10! On Day 9, we started off early to visit Anne Frank House. It was about a 20 minutes walk away. Eventhough it was drizzling that morning, there was still a crowd when we reached there in the morning!

Crowd outside Anne Frank House
Crowd outside Anne Frank House

After Anne Frank Huis, we visited the shopping street in Amsterdam. There we took a break at La Place, the Amsterdam equivalent of Marche…

La Place Amsterdam
La Place Amsterdam

As it was a cold day, the mustard soup really energised us and warmed us up for the rest of the shopping in Amsterdam! Kate can tell you all about the H&Ms there and where to get the best deals! (read : Go to red label section!)

As it was CNY, we ended off the evening with an excellent Japanese “All You Can Eat” Buffet in the heart of the city! It turned out to be great except that Tom had the runs that evening…read more about Japanese Buffet in Amsterdam here….

Excellent Japanese Buffet in Amsterdam
Excellent Japanese Buffet in Amsterdam

The next morning, after much contemplation, we decided to go for the Amsterdam Canal Cruise to catch all the attractions in Amsterdam!

Amsterdam Canal Cruise to see all the attractions of Amsterdam!
Amsterdam Canal Cruise to see all the attractions of Amsterdam!

Turns out that the cruise was an excellent choice and the running commentary led us to better understand this city of canals – Amsterdam!

As we winded down to the last hours before our departure back to Singapore, we stopped by a local pub for some drinks.

Last pint of ice cold Heineken @ Cafe Del Mondo
Last pint of ice cold Heineken @ Cafe Del Mondo

It was here that I went across to the open markets and got a white Gerbera for Kate! But still she feasted her eyes on the bartender at Cafe Del Mondo…sigh…

Handsome Bartender @ Cafe Del Mondo
Handsome Bartender @ Cafe Del Mondo

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All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed these 10 days trip in Europe! We hope you’ve enjoyed our journey through Europe as much as we have enjoyed writing them! Oh! Remember to stock up on the stroopwafels and choco waffles before you return! Do visit us for more travel ideas, the next time you visit Europe!

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Anne Frank's Statue @ Church near Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House is an attraction in Amsterdam that has attracted visitors from all over the world. The house revolves around the diary of Anne Frank – a Jew who was persecuted by Hitler’s regime during WW2. To avoid the wrath of Hitler, the Frank family escaped to the Netherlands. However, in 1940, German occupation of the Netherlands began and the Frank family went into hiding.

Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House
Crowd outside Anne Frank House
Crowd outside Anne Frank House

Location of Anne Frank House

This is the location of their residence. Prinsengracht. It was actually Otto Frank’s (Anne’s dad) company and it was there that they hid for more than 2 years before being betrayed to the Nazis and deported. One of the key features of this compound was that there was a secret staircase, hidden by a movable bookcase that led to the Annex – the place where the Franks hid.

The museum shows the conditions that the Franks lived in, such as minimal use of the toilet during the day, no noise, only whispers. The food that they ate, how they exercised and of course the thoughts of Anne Frank.

How to get to Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House is located @ 263-267 Prinsengracht, Amsterdam. You can take a slow walk from Amsterdam Central Station (approximately 20 minutes). Buses 170, 172 and 174 & trams 13, 14 and 17 stops nearby.

Ticket Prices and Opening Hours of Anne Frank House

Adults : 9Euro
Teens (10-17) : 4.5Euro
Kids (9 & below) : Free

From September 15 to March 14
9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Saturdays from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm).

From March 15 to September 14
9:00 am to 9:00 pm, (Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm).
In July and August the museum is opened daily till 10:00 pm.

Last entry is at 30 minutes prior to the closing time.

Anne Frank's Statue @ Church near Anne Frank House
Anne Frank’s Statue @ Church near Anne Frank House

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We hope you’ll enjoy this day trip to Anne Frank House and learn about history, Anne’s life as well as the movement that she has started.

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