Explore unusual things to do in Amsterdam: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Amsterdam all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Amsterdam, for visitors and locals alike.
It’s been 11 whole years since the very first Amsterdam Light Festival, but it’s become such an institution here that we can’t quite believe it’s only been that long! Last year it opened but with...
Where else in the world can you visit a Christmas market in a cave, or floating atop a canal? Nowhere! The Netherlands is so unique in its approach to Christmas markets, and whilst some may opt to visit neighbouring Ger...
It’s the news we’ve all been waiting to hear: Ice Amsterdam on Museumplein is officially open. So, if you wait all year to dust off those ice skates then start dusting because this iconic Amsterdam ice rink...
Concertgebouw Orchestra are holding a huge, free opening night festival, open to everybody and you’ll find it tonight at Westerpark, so why not come along? Last year it was a roaring success in Dam Square and we...
Amsterdam is beautiful as seen from its many amazing canals. You don’t need a license to hire a boat either. Some of them come with captains so you can sit back and relax, and in others, you can try your hand at c...
Being an adult can be soooo boring, right? Between working, paying the bills and doing chores the magic of childhood imagination can be left behind, but there’s a place in Amsterdam where you can recapture that ma...
Watching films in a different language is a great way to learn but it doesn’t appeal to everybody, and sometimes people just want to watch things in a language in which they’re already fluent. There’s...
There are plenty of beautiful gardens in Amsterdam that are usually closed to the public but these hidden gems are perfect for a summer stroll and soon you’ll be able to see them for yourself! This June over 30 of...
Along Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht canal you’ll find the most spectacular buildings, not least the stunning Felix Meritis where there will soon be a candlelit concert dedicated to Frank Sinatra. This Neo-Classi...
We’ve got a real treat for fans of iconic band Coldplay. You may have thought you’d heard all the medleys/remixes/reworks of the band’s biggest tunes in the last 25 years, but well, we’ve got som...