Your guide to the arts in Amsterdam: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
You probably know the park from school field trips or family outings back in the day, but chances are you’ve never heard this bizarre backstory. Behind the scenes at Madurodam lies a history that even cau...
Anyone who loves surprising spots in the city quickly thinks of parks or courtyards. But did you already know about this legendary spot? Just under 50 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station, these world-f...
Every year on July 1, Amsterdam comes together for Keti Koti to commemorate the abolition of slavery and celebrate freedom. This poignant day marks the moment in 1873 when the last enslaved people were fi...
The historic West Purification Hall is once again transformed into a canvas of light and sound. Fabrique des Lumières is bringing the spectacular digital art experience of “Klimt, Gold, and Colorful” back...
Step into the magical world of the great Dutch Masters, from Vermeer and Rembrandt to Van Gogh. This unique exhibition brings their iconic masterpieces to life thanks to breathtaking 360° projections and...
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its rich history, but nowhere does medieval romance come together as spectacularly as here. Discover the Muiderslot, a 13th-century architectural fairytale castle th...
The oldest city in the Netherlands is undergoing a whisper-quiet transformation in which two thousand years of history blend with a progressive culture. Long before the current capital was even on the map...
Deciding at the very last minute whether you want to catch that World Cup match out and about? No stress. You really don’t have to reserve a table weeks in advance. Throughout Amsterdam, various bars and...
Sometimes you just want to leave the hustle and bustle of the Randstad completely behind. While most people flock to the coast on their days off for a walk through the Schoorl Dunes, the true, serene esca...
Anyone traveling through the Veluwe expects dense forests and purple heathlands. The Kootwijkerzand immediately breaks with that expectation. It is a bone-dry sandy plain of 700 hectares that resembles a...