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.
For two weeks, from December 17 through January 2, the RAI Amsterdam transforms into the Netherlands’ largest winter wonderland for the Amsterdam Winter Paradise. The event offers plenty of fun for young...
What to do from November 13–15? Fall is in full swing, and we’re already halfway through November. Fortunately, despite the bleak fall weather, the city is bustling with indoor activities. From long n...
While the rest of the Netherlands was building castles surrounded by marshy moats, a rare phenomenon arose around 1075 on the Heunsberg in Limburg. From this massive hilltop castle, the lords of Valkenbur...
Anyone walking down Linnaeusstraat on a Sunday afternoon can already feel the Caribbean warmth radiating out. Right next to Oosterpark, Orchid House opens its doors every week for free salsa and bachata....
From November 18 through 22, 2026, the capital will be all about contemporary visual art during Amsterdam Art Week. More than 250 artists will showcase their work at over 75 locations. Major museums ch...
The Vondelpark will take on a distinctly French flair this weekend. From Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 't Blauwe Theehuis will transform into an intimate Parisian bistro, where Le F...
The holidays are now fast approaching, and the city is slowly beginning to buckle under the weight of winter cheer. For anyone who’s been complaining since September that the kruidnoten hit the shelves e...
Ready for the ultimate musical weekend getaway? On Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, Brussels will transform into one giant dance floor for 24 hours for the tenth edition of Listen Festival....
With venues like Café Alto and Café De Engelbewaarder, and countless festivals including Jazzfest and the Super-Sonic Jazz Festival, the “Venice of the North” has truly made a name for itself as a jazz ci...
From the outside, the colossal building on Dam Square reveals little of its extraordinary past. In the mid-17th century, it was not a royal residence that was built here, but the proud city hall of Amster...